Dear PT/MC Professionals & Colleagues,
By now you must have received your personal invitation to
attend EPTDA’s 2009 Annual Convention in Rome, a leading
meeting and business platform for top leaders of the PT/MC
industry.
In the previous issue, we introduced our educational
programme featuring the hot topics of today’s turbulent
business climate, and tough questions answered by
experienced business leaders and celebrated speakers. We
also shared our highly successful and attractive social
programme to attract your partners and spouses to join
you in Rome as well and discover the beauty of an eternal
city.
This issue brings you an exclusive scoop for a discussion
with Mr. Manfred Beitel, President of EPTDA, where he
shares his views on the global economy, the critical role
that an association like EPTDA plays in times like these, and
the reasons to see and be seen at the EPTDA Annual
Conventions.
This year is a tough year and we know costs are under tight
surveillance at every company. As business leaders, you
make tough decisions every day and one such decision is
also your participation at events. While there are many to
choose from, the EPTDA Annual Convention is the only one
of its kind in our industry, where manufacturers and
distributors of the PT/MC industry can have an open
dialogue. And this year, it’s more crucial than ever before to
meet and talk, and find out ways to get out of this recession
with a survivor’s attitude.
As a non-profit organization, EPTDA makes every effort to
keep the costs of our tangible benefits and networking
events as low as possible, and find venues to generate
additional funding. This year again, through our Diamond
Sponsorship, offered by our hosts Marriott Park Hotel,
Rome, we have been to able to give back a saving of 10%
on your room rates and other attractive discounts on the
hotel’s facilities. As an "early bird", you already can save 10%
on your delegation fee, so if you sign up before 15th July,
you can be saving up to 20% on your total investment.
Every penny counts in times like these, and we are doing
our fair bit to help you.
Despite the recession, and limited visibility into the future,
as an association we received strong vibes from our
members and other industry leaders at the recent
Hannover Messe that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
We need to figure out how long the tunnel is! We bring you
an exclusive report from our very successful EPTDA
Welcome Reception in this issue.
I recently heard "never let a good recession go to waste!" I
hope you will join us again in Rome to set the course of
future and find opportunities amidst the crisis.
Onwards and upwards we go, and look forward to
welcoming you in Rome!
Sincerely,
Hans Hanegreefs
Executive Vice President
European Power Transmission Distributors Association
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