The University of Houston Chapter 877 formed a committee to tackle the intensive planning and responsibilities associated with organizing the conference. This committee is made up of 15 IIE members, and consists of chapter officers and members alike. One of the many tasks requiring diligent attention is the wrangling of sponsors to aid in events and other expenditures. The committee has done an outstanding job of networking with the community, and has already obtained the following sponsors: Cintas, Cameron, FMC Technologies, University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering, Caterpillar Inc., and Technetics Group.