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40th NSBE Annual Convention * March 26-30, 2014 Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center * Nashville, Tenn. 'NSBE40: Engineering and Leadership in Harmony' National Society of Black Engineers Technical Professionals Conference - TPC R egion III is READY to carry the torch for the 2014 Technical Professionals Conference (TPC) in Nashville, Tenn. The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is a relaxing location for professionals to enjoy the nature, tastes and musical gifts the unique city of Nashville has to offer. The ultimate goal of the TPC is to enhance your professional skills by offering interactive programming that not only will enhance your professional brand but also help you advance as individuals. We will lead you to this path by means of our core, staple events consisting of: * Corporate Roundtables Special Interest Group Panel Discussions Inside the Executive Suite Mentoring Professional Development Training The Premier Networking Events * * * * This TPC will show "Music City" how NSBE has been fulfilling its mission for more than 40 years and how we plan to become "the premier technical professional organization" of choice. We welcome you to Nashville and know you will experience a convention that will leave you completely fulfilled, professionally and personally. INSIDE THE EXECUTIVE SUITE Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific and IBM Corporation Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28 This session is a one-on-one interview format presentation with a high-profile corporate executive, government official, nonprofit leader or celebrity figure with relevance to STEM. This is an opportunity for attendees to take a technical dive into industry trends and also learn what it takes to ascend and thrive in the executive office. NSBE PROFESSIONALS' AWARDS LUNCHEON Saturday, March 29 The Professionals' Awards Luncheon will serve as an opportunity for all six NSBE regions to gather and acknowledge their new Regional Professional Executive Boards. Regional and national awards will be presented to outstanding chapters and members as recognition of their hard work this year. EXECUTIVE MENTORING Thursday, March 27 The Executive Mentoring program exposes technical professionals to executive leaders within their field, allowing them invaluable one-on-one time to discuss professional and career development, work-life balance best practices and any other matters that only an executive can field. Mentees will provide their resumes and points of concern for the executive to review. The executive then will discuss several possible solutions for the professionals. Mieah Turner, NSBE40 Technical Professionals Conference Chair PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Thursday, March 27; Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 The following certification professional development training workshops will be offered during the Technical Professionals Conference: "Introduction to LEAN," "Project Management Fundamentals," and "Emerging Leaders." NSBE PROFESSIONALS REGIONAL MEETINGS Friday, March 28 Come out, and join your region for a presentation of the State of the Region: a recap of the accomplishments of your outgoing Regional Professional Executive Board (RPEB). Also vote for your incoming RPEB. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP LUNCHEON Sponsored by Intel Corporation Friday, March 28 Join the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) at their annual luncheon. The SIG Luncheon provides our target audience the opportunity to gain additional knowledge of the SIGs and will showcase the Information Technology Think Tank (ITTT) and Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) SIGs. www.nsbe.org TPC WORKSHOPS The TPC Workshops are designed to enhance NSBE Professionals at all stages of their careers. A few of the topics include: "The Innovation in Technology and Business," presented by Alcoa; "Young Professionals - Your Next Move...," presented by CH2M Hill; "Software Using Not So Smart Phones for Service Delivery in Africa"; and many more. CONTINUED ON PAGE 80 NSBE MAGAZINE * C ONVENTION 2014 * 79 http://www.nsbe.org

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