What`s the next big idea in automotive electronics? What will drive sales in 2005? Join our ``Plug in and Drive`` partner session to hear industry leaders discuss the current challenges and opportunities facing the automotive industry. This two-part series will focus on what`s new in consumer technologies and finding solutions to OEM challenges. (*Lunch fee is $35)

Speakers and panelists include:

Bob Borchers, Senior Director iPod, Apple Computer

James Buczkowski, Director E/E System, Product Development Center, Ford Motor Co.

Paul Liao, Chief Technology Officer, Panasonic/ Matsushita Electric Corp. of America

John McElroy, Television and Radio Personality, Blue Sky Productions, Inc.

Toyohei (Tony) Nakajima, Director, Honda Motor Company

Patrick Popp, Director, Electronics & Controls Integration, General Motors Corp.

Bob Struble, President and CEO, iBiquity Digital

Volkmar Tanneberger, Head of Function Electronics Development, Volkswagen AG

Stephen Witt, Vice President, Brand Marketing, Alpine Electronics