2018 IEEE SEM Spring Section Conference - Government Regulation and Engineering/Industry
IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section
Keynote Speaker: Rodney Cole, Director, State Governmental Affairs, DTE Energy
Keynote Speech: State Government Energy Policy and Advocacy: Industry Perspective
Venue: Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy, MI 48083
Date and Time
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- Date: 05 May 2018
- Time: 09:30 AM to 02:00 PM
- All times are (GMT-05:00) US/Eastern
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Conference Chair: Irina Sullivan isullivan@ieee.org
Conference Co-Chair: Amanda Mohan
Conference Co-Chair: Bob Adams
Scott Lytle Event Registrar 734-983-6012
- Co-sponsored by Amanda Mohan
- Starts 05 February 2018 08:20 AM
- Ends 05 May 2018 08:20 PM
- All times are (GMT-05:00) US/Eastern
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- Menu: Regular, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, None
Speakers
Rodney Cole of DTE Energy
State Government Energy Policy and Advocacy: Industry Perspective
Biography:
Rodney Cole is a Director of State Government Affairs at DTE Energy and is leading the company's policy and advocacy efforts in Lansing, Mich. In his role, Cole leads DTE's Lansing office and continues strengthening relationships with Michigan's public sector leaders to create and implement policy that benefits DTE's customers throughout the state. Cole previously led DTE's Wayne County Regional Relations team, where he served as the primary contact between DTE and local municipalities – including the City of Detroit ̶ and community partners.
Cole received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Michigan State University, and soon after served as an HR consultant with Capital H Group, providing client-focused recruiting services. Cole joined DTE Energy in 2006 working in Human Resources and supported the company's gas utility and non-regulated gas businesses, electric distribution operations and its Corporate Services and Information Technology areas.
Cole serves on the boards of City Connect Detroit, Don Bosco Hall, Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan, Booker T. Washington Business Association, Teen Hype and the Wayne State University Press Board of Visitors.
Jennifer Dukarski of Butzel Long
Regulations for Preserving Privacy in Biometrics
Biography:
Jennifer Ann Dukarski is a Shareholder based in Butzel Long's Ann Arbor office, practicing in the areas of intellectual property, media and technology. She focuses her practice at the intersection of emerging technology and communications with an emphasis on the legal issues arising from emerging and disruptive innovation: connected and autonomous vehicles, product safety, the internet of things, privacy and cybersecurity. Accompanied by her practical industry experience in high-level management and engineering positions, she leads clients in securing, protecting and applying their technology through transactions and litigation.
In her practice, she has negotiated contracts for autonomous vehicle components, reviewed contracts involving wireless updates to in-vehicle technology, assisted companies in achieving successful Petitions for Inconsequential Noncompliance with NHTSA and has addressed multiple vehicle component recalls. Dukarski has become a national leader in legal issues facing emerging automotive technology and is the leader of Butzel Long’s connected car working group. She also has spearheaded the reporting efforts for two national data breaches and focuses on the threat vectors facing automotive component design.
She has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a Best Lawyer in America by Woodward/White and a Top Lawyer by "dBusiness." She is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and has worked with PAR1912, developing standards for the Internet of Things.
Agenda
Registration Fee Schedule:
Early Online Registration ends April 20
Late Online Registration ends May 3 (deadline for meal orders)
Day-Of / In-Person Registration Available - Credit Cards Only (No Cash or Checks).
Conference Attendee Fees: Early / Late
Students/Retired/Unemployed (Members).........$25 / $35
IEEE, SWE, and ESD Members ........................$45 / $60
Non Members ...............................................$60 / $80
Student Table Sponsor (8 students)..................$250
Silver Sponsorship Registration*.......................$500
Gold Sponsorship Registration*.........................$1000
Platinum Sponsorship Registration*...................$2000
Diamond Sponsorship Registration*...................$3000
MEETING AGENDA
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TIME |
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9:30AM - 10:00AM |
Registration / Breakfast / Networking / Posters |
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10:00AM |
Welcome & Opening Remarks: Irina Sullivan (Conference Chair) |
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10:05AM-10:30AM |
Speaker #1: Erik Cipparone, ZF Group Governmental Regulation in Cybersecurity Space |
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10:30AM-11:00AM |
Speaker #2: Jennifer Dukarski, Shareholder, Intellectual Property, Media and Technology, Butzel Long Regulations for Preserving Privacy in Biometrics |
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11:00AM- 11:30AM |
Speaker #3: Henrique Martins, Manager, Office of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Mahindra Automotive NA An Overview of the Global Automotive Regulatory Framework and Certification Processes |
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11:30AM-12:00PM |
Speaker #4: Bob Neff, Sales and Marketing Insight, Strategic Consulting, Analysis and Planning Vehicle Communications to Facilitate Autonomous Vehicles |
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12:00PM- 1:00PM |
Lunch |
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12:30PM- 1:00PM |
SEM IEEE Awards |
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1:00PM - 2:00PM |
Conference Keynote: Rodney Cole, Director, State Governmental Affairs, DTE Energy State Government Energy Policy and Advocacy: Industry Perspective |
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2:00PM |
Closing Remarks: Irina Sullivan (Conference Chair) |
Call for Posters
Abstract Submission: April 13, 2018: https://getfoureyes.com/s/762zh/
Acceptance Notice: By April 20, 2018 | Free Registration for the Primary Poster Author
Conference Date: May 5, 2018
The suggested poster size is 4 feet by 3 feet, and should contain large text to be read from a distance. Poster authors should attend and present their posters during the Poster Session and Student Competition on the day of the conference. Free Registration for the Primary Poster Author (Please wait to get more information after submitting poster request). All the additional student authors for a particular poster needs to be registered as a Student Poster at the Registration link https://events.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_registration/register/160622 with a $25 Fee and every participant will receive a Certificate of Participation along with the top 3 winners of the competition.
IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section