PHOTOS: ATE PI Conference 2013
This year the ATE program celebrated its 20th anniversary, and the ATE PI Conference provided the perfect setting to celebrate all that this program has achieved over the past twenty years and to plan ahead for the future. There were excellent workshops, sessions, roundtables, showcase exhibits and plenary speakers at the conference this year.
The National CTC was involved with several sessions at the conference, along with our booth and student showcase. Also two of our National Visiting Committee members were the final day’s keynote speakers sharing their views on the future of tech innovation.
Here are a few photos from the conference. Enjoy!
Opening Plenary Session
![Hon. David Price at ATE 2013 PI Conference](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_009.jpg)
The Honorable David E. Price wrote the bill in 1993 establishing the ATE program
![Rick Stephens opening speaker at ATE PI Conference](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_008-804x1024.jpg)
Rick Stephens, retired VP for HR at Boeing, shared his experience with ATE attendees
CTC Booth at the Showcase I Session
![Ann Beheler, Matt Glover and Bill Saichek at CTC booth](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_025.jpg)
Ann Beheler, Matt Glover and Bill Saichek at CTC booth
![Ann Beheler and Matt Glover speaking with attendees at CTC booth](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_020.jpg)
Ann Beheler and Matt Glover speaking with attendees at CTC booth
![Bill Saichek setting up his laptop for the demo](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_032.jpg)
Bill Saichek setting up his laptop to Skype with his class in CA
![CTC Booth at ATE 2013](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_033.jpg)
Ann Beheler and Bill Saichek Skype with Bill’s students in CA at the CTC booth
![CTC Booth at ATE PI Conference](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_037.jpg)
A live demo of convergence technology – Skype session with students
![Helen Sullivan at CTC booth](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_026.jpg)
Helen Sullivan talking to attendee about the CCN at the CTC booth
Plenary Session – Student Panel
![ATE Plenary Session](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_041.jpg)
ATE Plenary Session on Thursday
![Panel](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_042.jpg)
Facilitator: Moira Gunn
Panelists (LtoR): Wenjing Guo, Keqin Gregg, Bryant Lekander, Justin Patten, Johann Garcia, Jerry Hiatt
Session: Industry Voices – What Industry Wants from Graduates
![Industry Voices Panel](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_045.jpg)
Industry Voices Panel: Ann Beheler, Werner Eikenbusch, Matt Glover
CTC Student Posters at Showcase II Session
![Student Presenters](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_047.jpg)
Student Presenters: Steadman Smith, Collin College and James Glenn, UNT
![Steadman Smith Presenting](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_055.jpg)
Steadman Smith speaking to attendee about his IP Networking poster
Closing Plenary Session
![Jeff Wacker](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_058.jpg)
Jeff Wacker five tech trends – biotech, nanotech, enertech, robotech, infotech
![Carolyn Corbin Carolyn Corbin](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_062.jpg)
Carolyn Corbin, President of the Center for the 21st Century
![Ann Beheler asks futurists how colleges can prepare students for changes in tech industry Ann Beheler asks futurists how colleges can prepare students for changes in tech industry](https://connectedtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATE-2013_069.jpg)
Ann Beheler asks futurists how colleges can prepare students for changes in tech industry