Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to Texas Instruments and Happy Hour!
Texas Instruments is a company with unexpected Swedish connections and it’s also about a lot more than calculators. Please join us to hear how technology developed here in Dallas is reshaping the future of the automotive industry and cars as we know them. After the talks you are welcome to join us for Happy Hour at the nearby Pappasito’s Cantina.
Speaking Program
“Introduction to TI and SACC”
Mats Wiberg, Vice President, Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Texas
“The road to self-driving cars”
Mattias Lange, Product Line Manager, Automotive Connectivity
“Curving the lines – Enabling new driving experiences and interior design”
Jeff Dickhart, Product Line Manager, DLP Products
“Did you know that one of the Texas Instruments four founders, Erik Jonsson's parents came from Sweden and that he received several Swedish awards?”
1980 - American Society of Swedish Engineers John Ericsson Award
1980 - Swedish Council of America Great Swedish Heritage Award
1983 - Swedish American of the Year
Erik Jonsson was also mayor of Dallas 1964-1971.
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 10, 2014
5:45 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Thursday April the 10th
Speaking Program:
5.45pm: Registration
6pm: Program starts
7.15pm: Pappasito’s Happy Hour
Location
At Texas Instruments, Entrance via gate 1, North Campus, SC Building, Entrance Main Lobby. We will upload a Map that gives clear direction including parking during the week.
IMPORTANT: Due to Texas Instruments security protocol you need to register online for this event, only those registered will be able to attend!
Happy Hour - Pappasito’s Cantina, 723 S Central Expy, Richardson, TX 75080
Fees/Admission
Cost :
Speaking program at Texas Instruments
SACC members: Free
Non-members: $10 (to be paid cash at the entrance)
Happy hour
Self cost
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