The Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distribution Association (STAFDA) Convention will begin with a technology and consultants fair on Nov. 14 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. More than 15 technology companies - including Intuit Eclipse, Activant Solutions, Computer Pundits Corp., DDi System and Infor Global Solutions - will show their products. Industry leaders will present on topics: “Are you spending too much or not enough on information technology?” and “Turning over rocks: Finding hidden value in your system.” Industry experts including Bart Basi, Robert Footlik, Steve Epner and Dave Kahle will be on hand to answer questions.