Conference and Workshop Programmes Confirmed for Engineering Design Show

LONDON, September 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

The Engineering Design Show's Conference and Workshop Programmes are now complete, with some of the UK's leading names in design and engineering set to take part.

Running alongside the Engineering Design Show at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry between 10^th and 11^th October, the Conference and Workshop sessions will offer delegates an opportunity to hear about the latest technologies, techniques and strategies employed by experts at the forefront of their fields.

Those signed up to address the Conference comprise representatives from some of the UK's most illustrious names, including BAE Systems, ARM Holdings, McLaren, AgustaWestland, Siemens PLM and Cambridge Consultants.

Speakers confirmed include:

• James Godman, head of Innovation, research and development, AgustaWestland, who will deliver the Aerospace keynote titled 'The sky is NOT the limit'

• Sir George Cox, former chair of the Design Council and current president of the Institution of Engineering Designers, who will speak on 'The strategic use of design'

• Tim Strafford, business development manager, McLaren Electronic Systems on designing and manufacturing an F1 engine control unit

• Dr Jamie O'Hare, eco design product manager of Granta Design, speaking about making more sustainable product choices

Running parallel to the Conference Programme, the Engineering Design Show Workshop Programme will offer more immediately practical, hands-on advice on a range of technical and technological subjects.

Two workshop theatres will cover 20 sessions across the two days, with highly relevant and practical content delivered by representatives from the likes of Schaeffler, Altium, National Instruments, Henkel, Analog Devices, Autodesk and The Barden Corporation.

If you are interested in attending any of the sessions and wish to reserve your place, register now for the Engineering Design Show by visiting http://www.engineeringdesignshow.co.uk. Delegate places are currently limited to 100 attendees per session.

About The Engineering Design Show
Taking place on 10^th and 11^th October 2012 at the Jaguar Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, the Engineering Design Show is the only event of its kind catering specifically to the needs of design engineers in the mechanical, electromechanical and electronic fields. To learn more, visit http://www.engineeringdesignshow.co.uk.

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