Dell computer CEO Michael Dell speaks at forum
Connectivity 2001 aims at getting Ohio wired for technology opportunities

Dell Computer chairman and CEO Michael Dell will give the keynote speech at Connectivity 2001: The TechPartners Forum for Ohio Leaders Monday (5/21) at the Hyatt on Capital Square, 75 E. State St. Dell’s address is part of a series of events to study ways for Ohio to take advantage of technology business opportunities.

Dell will talk about how he started Dell Computers and also about the roles of higher education and state government in the technology driven economy. He will be available to reporters briefly after the speech.

Following Dell’s comments at the luncheon, a moderated panel discussion will focus on Ohio as a place to create and expand technology companies.

Other Connectivity 2001 events include Connectivity 2001: The TechPartners Awards on Tuesday (5/22) at the Longaberger Alumni House, 2200 Olentangy River Road. Following a luncheon, a panel will discuss ways to expand central Ohio as a technology powerhouse. Guests and speakers include Ohio Governor Bob Taft, technology business leaders, state legislators and university officials. The final event, on Friday (5/25), is Connectivity 2001: The TechPartners Venture Summit. Venture capital and technology business leaders will meet with university officials to learn more about technology commercialization opportunities at Ohio State.

WHAT: Michael Dell, Chairman and CEO of Dell Computers, will give the keynote speech to Connectivity 2001: The TechPartners Forum for Ohio Leaders

WHEN: The luncheon is from noon-1:30 p.m. on Monday (5/21) Dell’s talk will begin around 12:45 p.m.

WHY:Ohio State offers information and leadership in technology commercialization