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News Release from: Fieldbus Foundation | Subject: FFEUC-ME: Multaqa 2004
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 05 July 2004
Foundation fieldbus end-user conference
in Bahrain
The Fieldbus Foundation End User Council Middle East will hold its inaugural meeting and conference, Multaqa 2004, on September 13-15, 2004, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Manama, Bahrain
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced that the Fieldbus Foundation End User Council Middle East (FFEUC-ME) will hold its inaugural meeting and conference on September 13-15, 2004, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Manama, Bahrain The conference, named "Multaqa 2004", will bring local and international Foundation fieldbus experts together with end users from across the Middle East to share their experiences
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 18 Nov 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Anyone implementing the technology, or considering doing so, will wish to attend this meeting.
The first day of the conference, September 13th will be dedicated to training.
A class will be offered for those with a limited knowledge of Foundation fieldbus technology.
Topics include: Understanding Foundation Fieldbus Technology; Foundation Fieldbus Technical Installation Requirements; Foundation Fieldbus Operational Aspects; and Foundation Fieldbus Hands-on Demonstrations.
The USD550 registration fee for this training day includes handout materials, refreshments and lunch.
Registration is limited to 40, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course information can be found on the FFEUC-ME website.
The End User Council meeting and conference will be held September 14th and 15th, and a USD150 registration fee covers refreshments, lunch and the event CD.
Registrations received prior to July 15th will receive a discount.
Expected end user presentation topics include: Fieldbus Standards and Specifications; Experiences on Recent FF Projects; CapEx and OpEx Savings from FF; Commissioning Experiences and Lessons Learned; New Maintenance Procedures Required by FF; FF Training Experiences and Lessons Learned; and Interoperability Issues, Fixes, and Lessons Learned.
Presenters interested in participating in the FFEUC-ME meeting are invited to submit presentation summaries no later than July 14, 2004, for consideration.
All presentations will be reviewed prior to approval.
In addition to end user presentations, participants will view tabletop exhibits showcasing Foundation fieldbus products and services available from the vendors present.
An evening social on September 14th will offer refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.
Registration and information can be found on the FFEUC-ME website,or contact the Fieldbus Foundation direct.
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