Schedule for 2012:

12:00pm-9:00pm      Registration

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12:00pm-5:00pm     Student Debate Competition

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5:30-6:30     TBA

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6:00pm-9:00pm       Reception and tradeshow exhibition

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7:00am-8:00am     Breakfast and tradeshow exhibiton

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8:00am-8:15am     Welcome Address

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8:15am-9:45am     Panel Discussion:
Session #1: Reversing the Widget: How Reverse Logistics can Make or Break Your Business
Session #2: Where to locate your Widget: Network Optimization
Session #3: What does your Chinese fortune cookie say? Perspectives on Understanding China
Panelist Bios
David Ross Presentation

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10:00am-11:45am     Breakout Sessions -

Locating The Widget: The Makings of a Good Network Optimization
- Mike Jones will discuss network optimization for domestic and international manufacturing and distribution networks.

China and The Widget: 6 Chinese Challenges = Many U.S. Opportunities:
- If you’re thinking about diving into international business or working with China directly, then Victor Dawson’s your passport to the Far East. China’s global impact is consequential and you should know why. Learn about the challenges and opportunities facing China and how the US should respond.

Reversing The Widget: A Holistic Approach to Managing Returns
- Learn the process to efficiently manage your reverse logistics requirements from Lori Gallegos. In 2012, Reduce/Reuse/Recycle can be achieved within your budget!

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12:00pm-1:00pm     Lunch and Keynote address with Mark McIntosh,
                                        The Comback Coach

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1:00pm-1:15pm     Terry L. Priest Scholaship Presentation
                                        and Student Debate - Finalist Announced

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1:30pm-2:30pm     Rocking the Widget: The Logistics in the Music
                                        Touring Industry

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2:45pm-4:45pm     Final Student Debate Competition

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5:00pm     Competition Winners Announced and Reception

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Ski Bus to Keystone:(space limited to 47 people)
- "Join us for a fun day on the slopes at Keystone Resort, one of the nation’s best ski destinations. Please register for the bus ride to the resort on Saturday and discounted lift tickets." - details below

Colorado Springs Bus Tour:(space limited to 30 people) details below

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More Information about Events:

Keystone Ski Bus:

• There will be a bus from the Hotel to Keystone (approximately 78 mile trip)
• The busses leave the hotel at 6:30am and will arrive at Keystone at approximately 8:30am. Keystone is a great resort with plenty of things to do including restaurants and shopping.
• Bus tickets for Professors and students are $40 and you can register/pay for the bus by contacting Wendy Brice at denvertrans@msn.com or 720-252-2078.
• Go to www.keystoneresort.com for details on ski rentals, and other activities that are available.
• The ski bus will leave the resort at 5:30pm followed by a ski après – you MUST be on the bus by 5:30 pm, returning at 7:30pm.
• We expect the ski bus to fill up quickly (space limited to 47) please register prior to coming to Denver.

Saturday 1/28/11 bus tour of Colorado Springs, CO.
Depart Renaissance Hotel 9am
See .pdf Flyer here!

1st stop US Air Force Academy (visit for 90 minutes).
2nd stop, tour through Garden of the Gods and visitor center.
3rd stop Manitou Springs, CO (historical town with shops, castles, restaurants and shopping)

Return to Denver leaving Manitou Springs at 3:30pm
Cost is $20.00 per person, space is limited to 30 persons.
Dress appropriately for Colorado weather
Register at kevin@k2transportation.com or the registration desk at Operation Stimulus