"Seven Revolutions" Director Erik Peterson To Address AISI's 2006 General Meeting May 8

Erik Peterson, senior vice president of The Center for Strategic and International Studies and director of "The Seven Revolutions Initiative," will deliver keynote remarks on the seven revolutions research that promotes strategic forward thinking at the AISI's 114th General Meeting, which will be held May 7-9 in Boca Raton, Fla.

In his research and presentations, Erik Peterson focuses on the seven revolutions in the areas of (1) population; (2) strategic resource management; (3) technological innovation and diffusion; (4) the flow of information and knowledge; (5) global economic integration; (6) the nature and mode of conflict and (7) the challenge of governance.

An expert in geopolitical and country risk assessment, international trade and finance, international business strategy and global strategic planning, Peterson will present in detail on the seven revolutions, focusing on different regions in the world, and helping steel producers identify their various roles in each area.

With the AISI annual meeting's theme Focus on Competition, this premier meeting of steel producers, suppliers and service centers provides a forum for the industry to discuss issues affecting the competitiveness of North American manufacturing. Several steel industry chief executives will examine major trends shaping the future of the global steel industry in a joint session (May 8) that will be moderated by Steven P. Anderson, a director in the Corporate and Investment Banking department of Credit Suisse. Speakers include: Louis L. Schorsch, Mittal Steel USA; Daniel R. DiMicco, Nucor Corporation; Michael H. Hoffman, Macsteel Service Centers USA; Bill Jones, O'Neal Steel; Bud Siegel, Russel Metals, Inc.; John P. Surma, United States Steel Corporation; and David Sutherland, IPSCO Inc.

Charlie E. Cook, The Cook Political Report, will deliver luncheon remarks on May 8 in a joint session. He will provide his analysis on the 2006 mid-term elections and will handicap 2008 Presidential contenders. Tony Blankley, The Washington Times, will deliver closing remarks on May 9, based upon his newly-released book The West's Last Chance: Will We Win the Clash of Civilizations?

The AISI 2006 General Meeting's general sessions will begin at 8:15 am on Monday, May 8, at The Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton, FL. All joint general sessions are open to the media. AISI will hold a media briefing from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm at The Boca Raton Resort and Club on May 8. For more information, contact Katie Gallagher.