TECH TRENDS 2000 CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION Tech Trends 2000 April 5-7, 1999 Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, PA During the past century, federally funded research and development has allowed the United States to outpace competing countries through constant innovation in fields such as aviation, atomic energy and electronics. Many of these innovations found later useful civilian applications. The legacy of federally funded research and development is not just one of technical dominance, but of improving the quality of life in America and the world through commitment to science. TechTrends 2000 is the first conference to paint a comprehensive picture of federally funded research and development at the beginning of the 21st century. Plenary sessions followed by small group presentations from government agency, industry and university representatives. will allow for the dynamic exchange of information concerning critical upcoming technology initiatives. The TechTrends 2000 conference and exhibition are UNCLASSIFIED and open to the general public. WEB: Click here for more information about TechTrends 2000, www.techtrends.org. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the TechTrends 2000 POC, cwilkins@ndia.org. Posted 02/26/99 (W-SN302885).

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