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CalcuQuote Presents accelerateEMS
September 22, 2020 | CalcuQuoteEstimated reading time: 1 minute
CalcuQuote, a quoting and supply chain software provider for the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry, is hosting a virtual conference for EMS leaders and innovators on Wednesday, Oct. 28,
The event will provide a truly interactive online experience for EMS professionals to grow their network, learn industry best practices and new ideas from a variety of expert speakers and panelists, and explore the future of EMS. The one-day conference will kick off at 8:30 a.m. CDT and conclude with a virtual happy hour that starts at 4 p.m. CDT.
“As a company, we’ve operated virtually from the beginning, so we knew we were ready to take on the challenge of creating a uniquely engaging virtual conference just for EMS industry professionals,” said Chintan Sutaria, founder and president of CalcuQuote. “We have an exciting line-up of presenters focused on educational content on the main stage and a virtual exhibition area for connecting with CalcuQuote partners.”
Highlights include a keynote presentation about bringing a product to market by the founder of Robokind (https://www.robokind.com/), a panel discussion on security protocol for CMMC and ITAR compliance, a presentation on the future of EMS and the digitalization of the supply chain, and more.
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