Paul Will, vice chairman, president and COO of the Celadon Group, will deliver the keynote address at the 2011 ALK Transportation Technology Summit. In making a return visit, Will brings a unique perspective on the new industry challenges and opportunities to surface "one year later."


Now in its seventh year, the 2011 ALK Transportation Technology Summit is an annual event that brings together senior transportation executives and industry thought leaders to highlight cutting-edge technology trends and to share a strategic vision for opportunity and business success.

This year's event will be held May 3-5 in Princeton, NJ.

The conference, themed Driving Cost Control and Efficiency Through Technology Innovation will provide transportation, logistics and manufacturing companies with valuable guidance on how to increase operational efficiency in this recovering economy. Topics include driver performance and operating cost management, safety and CSA compliance automation, supply chain efficiency, and innovations in wireless technology and in-cab solutions.

ALK Technologies' Founder and Chairman, Dr. Alain Kornhauser, will lead the program. Kornhauser is a Professor of Operations Research and Financial Engineering, as well as the Director of the Transportation Program at Princeton University. He is a pioneer in GPS navigation and routing technology for consumers, mobile professionals and commercial vehicle fleets.

Keynote speaker Paul Will has more than 20 years experience in accounting and finance. He is a certified public accountant and serves on the board of Celadon as well as the American Trucking Associations' National Accounting and Finance Council and the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.

This unique thought leader symposium offers rewarding discussions with senior executives and customers of leading industry technology providers. Participants will receive the opportunity to debate, benchmark and learn from other leaders through a forum that consists of expert presentations, case studies, panel discussions, facilitated roundtables and unparalleled networking.

Speakers include:
* Norm Ellis, Vice President, Sales and Marketing - Qualcomm;
* David McKinney, Vice President, Professional Services - TMW Systems;
* Tom McLeod, President and CEO - McLeod Software;
* Christian Schenk, Vice President, Product Marketing - XATA Corporation;
* Jeff Sibio, Director, Industry Marketing, Transportation Logistics - Intermec

Presentations and roundtables will address key challenges facing all sectors of the industry today, including truckload, LTL, intermodal, private fleets, manufacturers, and logistics services providers.

The three-day event includes a golf outing on May 3rd at the prestigious Tournament Players Club - Jasna Polana in Princeton. A dinner reception on the Princeton University campus will be held on the evening of May 4th.

More info: www.alk.com/techsummit2011.