Mid-sized companies work hard to drive growth and revenue while keeping costs low, and given the precarious global economy, they're working harder than ever. The CIO Midmarket Summit will bring together CIOs and IT executives from the midmarket segment to discuss current issues and challenges, network with C-level peers and meet with leading solution providers. The summit will include representatives from health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and other industries. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to address your organization's current concerns, learn about critical solutions and gain insight through the experiences and best practices of other midmarket executives.
Agenda Topics:
- Hot Topics for 2012: Security, Cloud and VDI
- Back to Basics: Improving Efficieny and Cutting Costs
- On-Demand (SaaS) ERP Systems
- Creating Strategic Value with IT
- Social Media and Digital Sales
- Capitalizing on Complexity
- How to Deliver IT as a Service
Target Profile:
- Cross industry, including, but not limited to, healthcare, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance, and finance
- Fortune 2000 Companies
- Annual Revenue: from $200 million to $2 billion
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Crawford and Company
- MAIF
- Plum Creek Timber
- Telephone and Data Systems Inc.
- Bucyrus International
- Universal Health
- Avalonbay Communities
- Southwestern Energy
- Pulte Group
The CISO Summit is a chance for CISOs and IT security executives across North America to meet with their peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This exclusive event features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks, Analyst Q&As and other educational sessions on the latest information security topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CISOs and information security executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and innovative ideas for moving their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Securing the Enterprise
- Cloud Computing Governance
- Myths and Reality of Affordable Storage and Secure Accessibility
- Enterprise Mobility and Secure Smart Devices
- A Guide to Managing Cyber Security Risk
- Data Security & Integrity - Gaining Control & Protecting Your Information
- Designing a Strategy for Database Access and Secure Data Access
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance, finance and more
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Starbucks Coffee Company
- Johnson & Johnson
- eBay
- Salesforce.com
- Quest Diagnostics
- State of Arizona
- PayPal
- Time Warner
- Universal Music Group
- The Home Depot
- Barclays Capital
The CIO Latin America Summit is the premier gathering for leading Latin America-based CIOs eager to network and share insight with high-level peers. Arriving from various industries, these VIP delegates will address the latest technology topics and trends through visionary Keynote Presentations, CIO Think Tanks, Executive Visions panels, Analyst Q&As and much more. The event's strategic format also features unique and enjoyable networking opportunities, as well as a balanced number of one-on-one Executive Exchange meetings enabling VIP delegates and sponsors to discuss products and services of interest. The CIO Latin America Summit gives those in attendance the opportunity to create new and long-lasting business contacts, learn about pressing industry issues and receive the support needed to make real steps toward realizing organizational goals.
Agenda Topics:
- Creating Strategic Value with IT
- Technology Challenges with Focus on Latin America
- Technology Challenges with Brazil in Focus
- The New Governance Structure
- Thriving on the Latin American Market Using Business Intelligence & Analytics
- The Role of the CIO
- Realizing the Promise of the Mobile Workforce Through a Mobile Device Platform
- Leveraging the Cloud and Delivering IT as a Service
Target Profile:
- Cross industry including, but not limited to, utilities, retail, transportation, government, insurance and finance
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Companhia Energerica de Minas gerais
- Decimais
- CPFL Energia S/A
- Grupo Pao de Acucar
- Pepsico do Brasil
- Aerolineas Argentinas
- Grupo Penaflor
- Pan American Energy
- Tenaris
- Grupo Comercial Control
- Wal-Mart Mexico
- Costco Wholesale Mexico
- HSBC Bank Chile
- GE Capital Colombia
- Bancolombia
The CIO Utilities Summit will bring together C-level IT executives and innovative thinkers in the utilities industry from across Europe to debate and discuss technology challenges. Networking opportunities throughout the three-day event will allow participants to share their ideas and opinions, as well as form industry contacts, all of which will help them make smart business decisions for their organization. Attendees will leave the CIO Utilities Summit with new ideas and a better knowledge of IT solutions. The event is an opportunity for executives to step away from their day-to-day tasks and examine the larger role that technology plays within their organizations.
Agenda Topics:
- The Emerging Smart Grid - "Cutting Through the Hype"
- Addressing Cybersecurity Issues in the Utility Industry
- NES and Smart Grid v.2.0
- Goodbye AMR, Hello AMM!
- Work and Asset Management in a Turbulent Market
- Smart Power Grid Security: A Unified Risk Management Approach
Target Profile:
- Electricity
- Oil & Gas
- Clean Energy
- Alternative Energy
- Utilities Organizations
- Energy Providers
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Scottish & Southern
- Enel SpA
- British Gas
- Tauron Polska Energia SA
- Verbund AG
- Thames Water
- Elia System Operator SA
- BKW Energie AG
- Acciona SA
- Gasunie
The CIO Dallas Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in Dallas to meet with technology peers from multiple industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging keynote speeches, open forums, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Bringing Big Data to the Enterprise
- Building a Mobile App is Not a Mobile Strategy
- Cloud Gateway - Simplifying your Adoption of SaaS
- Risk Management and Cost Optimization
- Security, Identity Management and Fraud: Future Proofing the Enterprise IT System
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- AT&T
- Southwest Airlines
- HollyFrontier
- Texas Instruments
- Dean Foods
- Tenet Healthcare
- Energy Transfer Equity
- Energy Future Holdings
- Celanese
The CIO Atlanta Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in Atlanta to meet with technology peers from various industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging Keynote Speeches, CIO Think Tanks, Thought Leadership workshops and Analyst Q&As on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Bringing Big Data to the Enterprise
- Building a Mobile App is Not a Mobile Strategy
- Cloud Gateway - Simplifying your Adoption of SaaS
- Risk Management and Cost Optimization
- Security, Identity Management and Fraud: Future Proofing the Enterprise IT System
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- UPS
- Coca-Cola Company
- Delta Airlines
- Suntrust Banks
- Southern Company
- Genuine Parts
- AGCO
- Newell-Rubbermaid
- Asbury Automotive Groups
The CIO Retail Summit brings together C-level executives, technology analysts, innovative solution providers and IT thought leaders to discuss the critical technology issues currently affecting retail organizations. The event is an opportunity for participants to attend educational sessions, learning about new technology solutions and sharing successes, failures and new ideas in a comfortable, yet focused business setting. Formal and informal networking opportunities allow executives to connect and strengthen ties with past colleagues, while making new, critical business contacts.
Agenda Topics:
- Evaluating the ROI of Digital Signage Deployments
- PCI DSS Compliance in the Cloud
- Mobile Trends and Innovation
- Influencing Consumer Choices with Social Media
- Technology as a Value Provider - The Unique Customer Experience
- Re-mapping the Supply Chain Model
- Building and Managing Excellent Customer Relationships
Target Profile:
- Department Stores
- Grocery & Convenience Stores
- Supermarket Chains
- Big Box
- General Merchandise
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Save Mart Supermarkets
- Coinstar, Inc
- Barnes & Noble
- Victoria's Secret
- Hermes of Paris
- Domino's Pizza
- Lowe's Companies Inc.
- Nordstrom
- Estee Lauder
- Starbucks Coffee Company
- Hallmark
The CIO Utilities Summit will bring together C-level IT executives and innovative thinkers in the utilities industry to debate and discuss technology challenges. Networking opportunities throughout the three-day event will allow participants to share their ideas and opinions, as well as form industry contacts, all of which will help them make smart business decisions for their organization. Attendees will leave the CIO Utilities Summit with new ideas and a better knowledge of IT solutions. The event is an opportunity for executives to step away from their day-to-day tasks and examine the larger role that technology plays within their organizations.
- The Emerging Smart Grid - "Cutting Through the Hype"
- Addressing Cybersecurity Issues in the Utility Industry
- NES and Smart Grid v.2.0
- Goodbye AMR, Hello AMM!
- Work and Asset Management in a Turbulent Market
- Smart Power Grid Security: A Unified Risk Management Approach
- Electricity
- Oil & Gas
- Clean Energy
- Alternative Energy
- Utilities Organizations
- Energy Providers
- Denver Water
- AES Corporation
- US Gas & Electric
- Ambit Energy
- Allegheny Energy
- American Electric Power
- Pepco
- Idaho Power Systems
- Oncor Electric
- Direct Energy
- Pacific Gas & Electric
The CIO Manufacturing Summit brings together CIOs and IT executives to discuss the changing landscape of manufacturing, as well as how technology can bolster growth opportunities within organizations. Through agenda sessions that create opportunities for in-depth conversations, attendees discuss technology topics and trends, sharing best practices, lessons learned and recent projects in an exclusive business setting. The summit is a unique opportunity to connect with peers and learn about the latest technology solutions.
Agenda Topics:
- Manufacturing IT Risk Mgmt and Cost Optimization
- Avoiding Supply Disruptions when Outsourcing
- Do We Need a National Manufacturing Strategy?
- The Real Costs of Outsourcing
- Talent Retention and Dev. - The Growing Skills Gap
- Re-Mapping the Supply Chain Model
Target Profile:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Chemical
- Electronics
- Food & Beverage
- Industrial
- Medical
- Textiles
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Alliant Techsystems (ATK)
- Apple
- Coach
- Coca-Cola
- Colgate-Palmolive
- Dow Chemical
- General Motors
- Intuitive Surgical
- Lockheed Martin
- Mattel Inc.
- Polaris Industries
- Western Digital
The CIO Chicago Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in Chicago to meet with technology peers from various industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging Keynote Speeches, CIO Think Tanks, Thought Leadership workshops and Analyst Q&As on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Bringing Big Data to the Enterprise
- Building a Mobile App is Not a Mobile Strategy
- Cloud Gateway - Simplifying your Adoption of SaaS
- Risk Management and Cost Optimization
- Security, Identity Management and Fraud: Future Proofing the Enterprise IT System
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Boeing
- Walgreens
- Sears Holdings
- United Continental Holdings
- Exelon
- Aon
- Integrys Energy Group
- Sara Lee
As many businesses in the Middle East are building businesses with an eye toward not only regional but global growth, technology is playing a larger role than ever in organizations' advancements in the market. CIOs in this rapidly growing region will gather to discuss the way they've used IT to transform the way the enterprise functions and grows at the CIO Summit Middle East. This event will provide a collaborative, intimate environment where solutions will be found, and common technology problems of a Middle East CIO will be at the forefront of the conversation. Find out how you can join us at this exciting gathering!
Agenda Topics:
- Making Innovation Real through Cloud Computing
- Transformational Leadership
- Positioning IT to Fuel Innovation and Accelerate Growth
- Data Center Virtualization
- What Every CIO Needs to Know about Securing Smartphones & Tablets
- Realizing the Promise of the Mobile Workforce through a Mobile Device Platform
Target Profile:
- Cross industry including, but not limited to, healthcare, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance, and finance
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Sonatrach
- Gulf Air
- Orascom Telecom Holding
- Iraq National Oil Company
- Arab Bank PLC
- Kuwait Petroleum Corp.
- National Oil Company (NOC)
- Maroc Telecom
- Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd.
- Industries Qatar
- Saudi Telecom Company
- Ziraat Bank
- The Emirates Group
- Jumbo Electronics Co. Ltd.
The CIO Finance Summit is an opportunity to meet and network with finance IT leaders representing the largest and most innovative companies in North America. Through educational sessions and candid discussions, the event will allow technology executives and solution providers to develop a new approach to this changing market, one that includes future growth, strategic partnerships and innovation. The 2012 event is shaping up to become the most successful one yet, with a revamped agenda that encourages discussion on technology topics defined by the CIO Finance Summit Content Committee.
Agenda Topics:
- Multi-Channel Integration: A Perspective on Emerging Channels as Catalysts for Architectural and Technology Changes
- High-Performance Analytics
- Managed Services & Outsourcing in a Challenging Climate
- Securing the Cloud in the Financial Sector
- Technical Enablers in an Analytically-Driven Business - The Path to Increased Profitability
Target Profile:
- Wholesale & Retail Banks
- Credit Card Companies
- Insurance Companies
- Consumer Finance Companies
- Stock Brokerages
- Investment Funds
- Capital Markets
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Bank Leumi USA
- AMEX
- Bank of America
- SunTrust Banks
- ING Direct
- M&T Bank
- Wells Real Estate Funds
- Fidelity Investments
The CIO Cloud Summit Europe is an opportunity for CIOs and IT executives from multiple industries to explore critical cloud computing issues, connect with other executives in various stages of cloud computing projects, and learn about the latest cloud computing solutions. The technology event will allow attendees to build relationships with IT executive peers, attend end user-led educational sessions, and network in an intimate and focused environment. Attendees are encouraged to share ideas, explore technology solutions, and learn about the latest cloud computing topics and trends.
Agenda Topics:
- How to Build a Private Cloud and Deliver IT as a Service
- Optimizing the Performance of Cloud Computing
- TCO of the Cloud
- Cloud Integration, Interoperability and Standards
- Safe-Cracking the Cloud
Target Profile:
- Cross industry including, but not limited to, healthcare, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance, and finance
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- ASML
- Archimedes Pharma
- Novomatic
- Groupe SEB
- Randox Laboratories
- Nexus
- Basware
- GECI International
- Basler
- Muhlbauer
- Luxfer
- Dyson James
- Sodra
- Thales
- Lafuma
The Big Data Summit Europe is an opportunity for C-level executives who are involved in data storage, data management and data analysis to gather and discuss how companies can effectively manage, protect and leverage the growing amounts of data in the enterprise. With a focus on best practices, the event will allow attendees to explore strategies and technologies surrounding real-time data processing, data protection and privacy, data storage, and meeting industry regulations and compliance.
Agenda Topics:
- Capacity, Insight and Data Monetization
- Information Overload: The Data-Driven Organization
- Big Data Processing with Hadoop
- Data Center Virtualization
- The Next Generation Network: Data Security & Integrity
- Building a Private Cloud for Your Big Data Analytics
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Force India Formula One
- Dixons Retail
- Paion
- Qiagen
- IMI
- Thales
- CENIT AG Systemhaus
- Wacker Neuson
- Sword
- OHB Technology
- SBM Offshore
- Swedbank
- Hoft & Wessel
- Solvay
- Veritas
The CIO Insurance Summit will bring together a group of more than 50 insurance industry CIOs representing the property and casualty, life and annuity, and health segments to discuss how new and emerging technology solutions can be used to solve current industry challenges. The CIO Insurance Summit is an opportunity for attendees to have candid conversations and make critical business contacts during educational sessions designed and led by their CIO peers. This year's agenda includes sessions on outside-in analytics, deployment challenges within a global claims environment, redefining the customer experience and the role of knowledge management in IT outsourcing.
Agenda Topics:
- Digital Collaboration - The Transformation of Insurance IT Architecture
- eBusiness Strategies for a New Mobile World
- Evaluating Insurance Application Cloud Solutions
- Implementing Modern Core Systems in the Insurance Industry
- The Art of Customer Relationship Management
- Improving Claims Productivity and Compliance
Target Profile:
- Insurance Carriers
- Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
- Property & Casualty
- Life & Annuity
- Health
- Auto
- Home
- Accident, Sickness & Unemployment
- Other
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Aegon
- 21st Century
- The Hartford
- Great American Insurance Group
- Chartis Insurance
- Allstate
- Travelers Insurance
- Farmers Insurance
- Aon Corporation
- MetLife
- Chubb Insurance
- Guardian Life
The CIO Finance Summit Europe is an opportunity to meet and network with Finance IT leaders representing the largest and most innovative companies across Europe. Through educational sessions and candid discussions, the event will allow technology executives and solution providers to develop a new approach to this changing market, one that includes future growth, strategic partnerships and innovation. The event encourages discussion as well as technology topics defined by the CIO Finance Summit Europe Content Committee.
Agenda Topics:
- Multi-Channel Integration: A Perspective on Emerging Channels as Catalysts for Architectural and Technology Changes
- High Performance Analytics
- Managed Services & Outsourcing in a Challenging Climate
- Securing the Cloud in the Financial Sector
- Technical Enablers in an Analytically-Driven Business - The Path to Increased Profitability
Target Profile:
- Wholesale & Retail Banks
- Credit Card Companies
- Insurance Companies
- Consumer Finance Companies
- Stock Brokerages
- Investment Funds
- Capital Markets
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- KfW
- Nederlandse Waterschapsbank
- Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten (BNG)
- Banque et Caisse d’Épargne de l’État
- Zürcher Kantonalbank
- Rabobank Group
- Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank
- NRW Bank
- Caisse des Dépôts Consignations (CDC)
- HSBC
- Landeskreditbank Baden-Württemberg–Förderban
The CIO Toronto Summit will give senior IT executives in Canada the opportunity to meet and network with technology analysts, leading association representatives, solution providers and technology leaders from some of the largest and most innovative organizations in the country. This exclusive gathering, held in a relaxed, yet focused business environment, will bring together more than 50 CIOs to collaborate on key issues, formulate new ideas and learn about the latest technology solutions. The summit will include, but is not limited to, representatives from the following industries: health care, telecom, finance, education, insurance, government, retail, transportation and utilities.
Agenda Topics:
- Paradigm Shifts in Information Technology for 2012 and Beyond
- IT Culture: From Service Provider to Solution Partner
- Globalization vs. Outsourcing
- Security - Safeguards, Enterprise Policies, Data Protection and Insider Threats
- The Role of the CIO
- Using Analytics to Thrive in the New Reality
Target Profile:
- Cross industry including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Annual Revenue: $1 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Bank of Canada
- George Weston
- Manulife Financial
- Bank of Nova Scotia
- Onex
- Toronto-Dominion Bank
- Hudson's Bay Co.
- Canadian Tire Corp.
- Retirement Residences REIT
- Maple Leaf Foods
- Rogers Communications
The CIO Calgary Summit will give senior IT executives in and around Calgary the opportunity to meet and network with technology analysts, leading association representatives, solution providers and technology leaders from some of the largest and most innovative organizations in the country. This exclusive gathering, held in a relaxed, yet focused business environment, will bring together more than 50 CIOs to collaborate on key issues, formulate new ideas and learn about the latest technology solutions. The summit will include, but is not limited to, representatives from the following industries: health care, telecom, finance, education, insurance, government, retail, transportation and utilities.
Agenda Topics:
- Paradigm Shifts in Information Technology for 2012 and Beyond
- IT Culture: From Service Provider to Solution Partner
- Globalization vs. Outsourcing
- Security - Safeguards, Enterprise Policies, Data Protection and Insider Threats
- The Role of the CIO
- Using Analytics to Thrive in the New Reality
Target Profile:
- Cross industry including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Annual Revenue: $1 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Suncor Energy
- Imperial Oil
- Shaw Communications
- Agrium Inc.
- Encana
- Nexen Inc.
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Canadian Utilities
- TransAlta Corp.
- WestJet Airlines
The CIO GAS Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Making Innovation Real through Cloud Computing
- Transformational Leadership
- Positioning IT to Fuel Innovation and Accelerate Growth
- Data Center Virtualization
- What Every CIO Needs to Know about Securing Smartphones & Tablets
- Realizing the Promise of the Mobile Workforce through a Mobile Device Platform
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Lloyd's
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- H&M
- FTSE Company
- Zurich Financial Services
- Transcom
- PayPal
- Christian Dior
- La Poste Group
- Cheuvreux et associes
- Gnrale de Sant
The CIO Insurance Summit Europe will bring together a group of more than 50 insurance industry CIOs representing the property & casualty, life & annuity, and health segments to discuss how new and emerging technology solutions can be used to solve current industry challenges. The CIO Insurance Summit Europe is an opportunity for attendees to make critical business contacts, have candid conversations, and attend educational sessions led by and on topics chosen by their CIO peers. This year's agenda includes sessions on outside-in analytics, deployment challenges within a global claims environment, redefining the customer experience, and the role of knowledge management in IT outsourcing.
Agenda Topics:
- Digital Collaboration - The Transformation of Insurance IT Architecture
- eBusiness Strategies for a New Mobile World
- Evaluating Insurance Application Cloud Solutions
- Implementing Modern Core Systems in the Insurance industry
- The Art of Customer Relationship Management
- Improving Claims Productivity and Compliance
Target Profile:
- Insurance Carriers
- Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
- Property & Casualty
- Life & Annuity
- Health
- Auto
- Home
- Accident, Sickness & Unemployment
- Other
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Lloyd’s
- Aon Corporation
- PZU
- Kooperativa
- Commercial Union Polska
- ING Polska
- Allianz Hungaria
- Generali-Providencia
- QBE
- FM Global
The CIO Latin America Summit is the premier gathering for leading Latin America-based CIOs eager to network and share insight with high-level peers. Arriving from various industries, these VIP delegates will address the latest technology topics and trends through visionary Keynote Presentations, CIO Think Tanks, Executive Visions panels, Analyst Q&As and much more. The event's strategic format also features unique and enjoyable networking opportunities, as well as a balanced number of one-on-one Executive Exchange meetings enabling VIP delegates and sponsors to discuss products and services of interest. The CIO Latin America Summit gives those in attendance the opportunity to create new and long-lasting business contacts, learn about pressing industry issues and receive the support needed to make real steps toward realizing organizational goals.
Agenda Topics:
- Creating Strategic Value with IT
- Technology Challenges with Focus on Latin America
- Technology Challenges with Brazil in Focus
- The New Governance Structure
- Thriving on the Latin American Market Using Business Intelligence & Analytics
- The Role of the CIO
- Realizing the Promise of the Mobile Workforce Through a Mobile Device Platform
- Leveraging the Cloud and Delivering IT as a Service
Target Profile:
- Cross industry including, but not limited to, utilities, retail, transportation, government, insurance and finance
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Companhia Energerica de Minas gerais
- Decimais
- CPFL Energia S/A
- Grupo Pao de Acucar
- Pepsico do Brasil
- Aerolineas Argentinas
- Grupo Penaflor
- Pan American Energy
- Tenaris
- Grupo Comercial Control
- Wal-Mart Mexico
- Costco Wholesale Mexico
- HSBC Bank Chile
- GE Capital Colombia
- Bancolombia
The CIO Transportation Summit will bring together C-level executives, innovative solution providers and analyst thought-leaders in the transportation industry to discuss the critical technology issues affecting shipping and passenger transportation organizations. The technology event will allow participants to attend educational sessions, including panel discussions, open forums, and think tanks, on critical technology topics. Attendees will discuss important issues such as supply chain management, cloud system integration, business alignment and collaboration in logistics, as well as have an opportunity to share their successes, failures and new ideas with a group of their CIO peers.
Agenda Topics:
- Meeting the Demand: The Future of Freight
- Data Center Virtualization: Best Practices and Developing Trends
- Moving into the Cloud
- Intelligent Transport Systems Integration
- Back to Basics: Improving Efficiency and Cutting Costs
- A Matter of Security
- Collaboration in Logistics - Perspectives on the Role that Technology Can Play
Target Profile:
- Rail
- Road
- Water
- Air
- Freight
- Passenger
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Con-way Freight
- UPS Worldwide
- Jetblue Airways
- Boeing Company
- Alaska Air
- Union Pacific Corp.
- Delta Airlines
- Virgin America
- SkyWest Airlines
- Landstar
- BNSF Railway
The CTO Telecom Summit Europe will bring together CTOs, CIOs, network specialists and wireless industry leaders from Europe's largest and most innovative service providers to discuss critical IT topics and trends currently affecting the industry. The agenda include focus groups, think tanks, and analyst Q&A sessions, all of which will encourage more meaningful conversations between the event's delegate, analyst and solution provider attendees. The CTO Telecom Summit Europe Content Committee, a group of telecom industry leaders, will determine the technology event's agenda topics and provide leadership onsite.
Agenda Topics:
- The New Era of Cloud Computing
- Looking at Unified Communications
- What's Next for the Innovative Service Provider?
- Social Networking Trends and the New Face of Communication
- Open Source Solutions for a Competitive Edge
- Capitalize on the Cloud to Drive Organizational Growth
- Accelerating the Delivery of Next Generation Services
Target Profile:
- Tier 1 & 2 Telecommunication Carriers
- National ISPs
- Cell Phone Service Providers
- Cable Providers
- Paging Service Providers
- Aeronautical Applications of Satellite Phones
- Telephone Systems Providers
- Wireless Infrastructure
- IP Telephony Providers
- State Telecommunications Organizations
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- France Telecom
- Deutsche Telekom
- Magyar Telekom
- Telefónica O2
- Nokia
- BTC
- VIPnet
- Tech Data
The CIO France Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Making Innovation Real through Cloud Computing
- Transformational Leadership
- Positioning IT to Fuel Innovation and Accelerate Growth
- Data Center Virtualization
- What Every CIO Needs to Know about Securing Smartphones & Tablets
- Realizing the Promise of the Mobile Workforce through a Mobile Device Platform
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Lloyd's
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- H&M
- FTSE Company
- Zurich Financial Services
- Transcom
- PayPal
- Christian Dior
- La Poste Group
- Cheuvreux et associes
- Gnrale de Sant
The CIO Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with technology peers from various industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This exclusive summit features engaging keynote speeches, open forums, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Making Innovation Real through Cloud Computing
- Transformational Leadership
- Positioning IT to Fuel Innovation and Accelerate Growth
- Data Center Virtualization
- What Every CIO Needs to Know about Securing Smartphones & Tablets
- Realizing the Promise of the Mobile Workforce through a Mobile Device Platform
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Safeway
- PETCO Animal Supplies
- News Corp
- Comcast Cable
- Land O'Lakes
- Costco Wholesale
- PayPal
- Bank of America
- New Orleans Hornets
- Wyndham Hotel Group
- SanMar Corporation
The Mobility Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with technology peers from multiple industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This exclusive event features engaging keynote speeches, open forums, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions on the latest mobility topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new, innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas for moving their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Initiating a Business Transformation on the Global Marketplace
- Do you have a BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) Strategy?
- Mobile Broadband Acceleration
- Mobility Killed the Desktop Star
- Concerns on Security, Compliance and Efficiency
- Remaking the Enterprise with Innovative IT Solutions
- Social Networking Trends and the New Face of Communication
Target Profile:
- Cross industry, including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Annual Revenue: $1 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Bank of New York Mellon
- BELCO
- RCN
- Southeast Corporate FCU
- Nestle
- Dominion Enterprises
- OnStar
- United Stationers
- Johnson & Johnson
- MSC Industrial Supply
The CTO Telecom Summit brings together CTOs, CIOs, network specialists and wireless industry leaders from the nation's largest and most innovative service providers to discuss critical IT topics and trends currently affecting the industry. The agenda features interactive educational sessions and networking breaks, all of which encourage more meaningful conversations between the delegates, analysts and solution providers in attendance. The CTO Telecom Summit Content Committee, a group of telecom industry leaders, will determine the technology event's agenda topics and provide leadership onsite.
Agenda Topics:
- The New Era of Cloud Computing
- Looking at Unified Communications
- The 4G Revolution - The Future Takes Shape
- What's Next for the Innovative Service Provider?
- Social Networking Trends and the New Face of Communication
- Open Source Solutions for a Competitive Edge
- Capitalize on the Cloud to Drive Organizational Growth
- Accelerating the Delivery of Next Generation Services
Target Profile:
- Tier 1 & 2 Telecommunication Carriers
- National ISPs
- Cell Phone Service Providers
- Cable Providers
- Paging Service Providers
- Aeronautical Applications of Satellite Phones
- Telephone Systems Providers
- Wireless Infrastructure
- IP Telephony Providers
- State Telecommunications Organizations
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Verizon
- Sprint Nextel
- Telus
- Rogers Communications
- Qwest Communications
- RCN
- T-mobile
- Clearwire
- AT&T
- XO Communications
- Allestra
The media and entertainment industry is being transformed by a global business environment, with increasing customer demand for innovation and higher value - all while confronting new competitors.
To compete in today's volatile economy, the industry is looking at new business models in alignment with changes in the marketplace, demanding an unprecedented and ever-increasing performance from technology solutions and IT teams to improve success in meeting business goals.
Agenda Topics:
- Business Transformation in the Digital Convergence Marketplace
- Moving into the Cloud
- Media Enterprise Mobility and Smart Devices
- Social Networking Trends - Influencing Consumer Choices through Social Media
- Realizing the Promise of Enterprise Mobility through a Mobile Device Platform
- Creating Strategic Value with IT
Target Profile:
- Print Media
- Television
- Cable Networks
- Film
- Radio
- Internet-based Media
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- NBA
- Sony Pictures
- Dreamworks
- MLB
- New York Times
- News Corp.
Mid-sized companies work hard to drive growth and revenue while keeping costs low, and given the precarious global economy, they’re working harder than ever. The CIO Midmarket Summit will bring together CIOs and IT executives from the midmarket segment to discuss current issues and challenges, network with C-level peers and meet with leading solution providers. The summit will include representatives from health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and other industries. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to address your organization’s current concerns, learn about critical solutions and gain insight through the experiences and best practices of other midmarket executives.
Agenda Topics:
- Hot Topics for 2012: Security, Cloud and VDI
- Back to Basics: Improving Efficieny and Cutting Costs
- On-Demand (SaaS) ERP Systems
- Creating Strategic Value with IT
- Social Media and Digital Sales
- Capitalizing on Complexity
- How to Deliver IT as a Service
Target Profile:
- Cross industry, including, but not limited to, healthcare, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance, and finance
- Fortune 2000 Companies
- Annual Revenue: from $200 million to $2 billion
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Crawford and Company
- MAIF
- Plum Creek Timber
- Telephone and Data Systems Inc.
- Bucyrus International
- Universal Health
- Avalonbay Communities
- Southwestern Energy
- Pulte Group
The CIO Summit Europe is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Making Innovation Real through Cloud Computing
- Transformational Leadership
- Positioning IT to Fuel Innovation and Accelerate Growth
- Data Center Virtualization
- What Every CIO Needs to Know about Securing Smartphones & Tablets
- Realizing the Promise of the Mobile Workforce through a Mobile Device Platform
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Lloyd's
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- H&M
- FTSE Company
- Zurich Financial Services
- Transcom
- PayPal
- Christian Dior
- La Poste Group
- Cheuvreux et associes
- Gnrale de Sant
The CISO Summit is a chance for CISOs and IT security executives across North America to meet with their peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This exclusive event features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks, Analyst Q&As and other educational sessions on the latest information security topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CISOs and information security executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and innovative ideas for moving their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Securing the Enterprise
- Cloud Computing Governance
- Myths and Reality of Affordable Storage and Secure Accessibility
- Enterprise Mobility and Secure Smart Devices
- A Guide to Managing Cyber Security Risk
- Data Security & Integrity - Gaining Control & Protecting Your Information
- Designing a Strategy for Database Access and Secure Data Access
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance, finance and more
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Starbucks Coffee Company
- Johnson & Johnson
- eBay
- Salesforce.com
- Quest Diagnostics
- State of Arizona
- PayPal
- Time Warner
- Universal Music Group
- The Home Depot
- Barclays Capital
The CIO UK Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Making Innovation Real through Cloud Computing
- Transformational Leadership
- Positioning IT to Fuel Innovation and Accelerate Growth
- Data Center Virtualization
- What Every CIO Needs to Know about Securing Smartphones & Tablets
- Realizing the Promise of the Mobile Workforce through a Mobile Device Platform
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Lloyd's
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- H&M
- FTSE Company
- Zurich Financial Services
- Transcom
- PayPal
- Christian Dior
- La Poste Group
- Cheuvreux et associes
- Gnrale de Sant
The Mobility Summit Europe is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from multiple industries across Europe including, but not limited to, healthcare, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This three-day summit features engaging keynote speeches, open forums, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions on the latest mobility topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their business forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Initiating a Business Transformation on the Global Marketplace
- Do you have a BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) Strategy?
- Mobile Broadband Acceleration
- Mobility Killed the Desktop Star
- Concerns on Security, Compliance and Efficiency
- Remaking the Enterprise with Innovative IT Solutions
- Social Networking Trends and the New Face of Communication
Target Profile:
- Cross industry including, but not limited to, healthcare, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance, and finance
- Annual Revenue: $1 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- MediGene
- Meda
- LPKF Laser & Electronics
- SYGNIS Pharma
- Itesoft
- NKT
- Caixa Geral de Depositos
- Nexus
- Tikkurila
- Royal Cosun
- Stonesoft
- Roth & Rau
- LFB
- Saft
- Galapagos
The CIO San Francisco Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in San Francisco to meet with technology peers from multiple industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging keynote speeches, open forums, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Bringing Big Data to the Enterprise
- Building a Mobile App is Not a Mobile Strategy
- Cloud Gateway - Simplifying your Adoption of SaaS
- Risk Management and Cost Optimization
- Security, Identity Management and Fraud: Future Proofing the Enterprise IT System
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- McKesson
- Wells Fargo
- PG&E Corp.
- Gap
- URS
- Visa
- Core-Mark Holding
- Charles Schwab
- PG&E
The Big Data Summit is an opportunity for C-level executives who are involved in data storage, data management and data analysis to gather and discuss how companies can effectively manage, protect and leverage the growing amounts of data in the enterprise. With a focus on best practices, the event will allow attendees to explore strategies and technologies surrounding real-time data processing, data protection and privacy, meeting industry regulations and compliance, and data storage.
Agenda Topics:
- Capacity, Insight and Data Monetization
- Information Overload: The Data Driven Organization
- Big Data Processing with Hadoop
- Data Center Virtualization
- The Next Generation Network: Data Security & Integrity
- Building a Private Cloud for Your Big Data Analytics
Target Profile:
- Cross industry including, but not limited to, healthcare, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance, and finance
- Fortune 500 Companies
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Key Bank
- American Electric Power
- City of San Antonio, Texas
- Sprint
- Shane Company
- Graphic Packaging International
- Diamond Marketing Solutions
- Genworth Financial
The CIO Cloud Summit is a unique opportunity for CIOs and IT executives from various industries to explore critical cloud computing issues, connect with other executives in various stages of cloud computing projects and learn about the latest cloud computing solutions. The technology event will allow attendees to build relationships with IT executive peers, attend end user-led educational sessions and network in an intimate and focused environment. Attendees are encouraged to share ideas, explore technology solutions and learn about the latest cloud computing topics and trends.
Agenda Topics:
- How to Build a Private Cloud and Deliver IT as a Service
- Optimizing the Performance of Cloud Computing
- TCO of the Cloud
- Cloud Integration, Interoperability and Standards
- Safe-Cracking the Cloud
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance, finance and more.
- Annual Revenue: $1 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- CVS Caremark
- City of Detroit
- Red Roof Inn
- SunTrust Bank
- Wells Fargo
- Arizona Department of Education
- Hilton Worldwide
- Pinnacle Foods Group
The CIO Life Sciences Summit will bring together C-level executives, innovative solution providers and analyst thought-leaders from the life sciences industry to discuss the critical technology issues currently affecting life sciences organizations. The technology event is an opportunity for participants to share their successes, failures and new ideas in a comfortable, yet focused business setting. Attendees will discuss important issues such as data security and storage, fraud protection, asset management and more. Networking opportunities and open forum-style sessions encourage executives to have candid and in-depth conversations about their IT project successes and failures, as well as their future goals.
Agenda Topics:
- Using Data to Accelerate Clinical Trials
- Social Media and Pharmaceutical Sales
- Can Life (Sciences) Prosper in the Cloud?
- The End of the Information Silos
- Pharmaceutical Trends, Issues and Best Practices
- Catching the Next Life Sciences Wave
- Achieving Globalization Objectives
- Maintaining Regulatory Compliance
Target Profile:
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Biotech Companies
- Diagnostics Companies
- Medical Suppliers
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Pfizer Inc.
- Bayer Healthcare Diagnostics Division
- Tyco International
- Johnson & Johnson
- Covance Inc.
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Medtronic
- Eli Lilly
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
- Boston Scientific Corp.
- Phillips Medical Systems
The CIO Education Summit is a unique opportunity for IT executives in education to discuss the latest technology topics and trends with executive peers, as well as meet with leading solutions providers. This premiere event features an array of educational sessions, including one-on-one business meetings, panel discussions and case studies. The event's strategic agenda is designed by IT end users to ensure that attendees are discussing the technology topics that are most important to them and their organizations. Networking sessions throughout the event allow executives to have in-depth conversations, share technology project successes and failures, and learn from their peers.
Agenda Topics:
- Top 10 IT Issues in Higher Education
- Enhancing the Academic Experience
- Encouraging Faculty Adoption and Innovation in Teaching and Learning with IT
- K-12 Education Technology
- Technology Solutions That Will Transform the Education System in 2012
- Web 2.0 for Administrators
Target Profile:
- State, Federal and Private Education
- K-12 Schools
- Colleges & Universities
- Higher Education
- Academic Organizations
Past and/or Invited Institutions:
- Princeton University
- Columbia University
- University of Chicago
- UCLA
- Ohio State University
- University of California Berkeley
- CalTech
- Northwestern University
- University of the Pacific
- University of Baltimore
The CIO Energy Summit will bring together CIOs and IT executives to discuss the changing energy industry and how technology can bolster growth opportunities within their organizations. Through agenda sessions that create opportunities for in-depth conversations, attendees can share their best practices, lessons learned, and recent projects, as well as discuss technology topics and trends in an exclusive, peer-to-peer business setting. The event is a unique opportunity to connect with peers and learn about the latest technology solutions.
Agenda Topics:
- Making Innovation Real through Cloud Computing
- Transformational Leadership
- Positioning IT to Fuel Innovation and Accelerate Growth
- Data Center Virtualization
- What Every CIO Needs to Know about Securing Smartphones & Tablets
- Realizing the Promise of the Mobile Workforce through a Mobile Device Platform
Target Profile:
- Oil & Gas
- Coal
- Green Energy
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
- Berry Petroleum Co.
- Delta Petroleum Corporation
- Exxon Mobil
- Questar Corporation
- Royale Energy, Inc.
- Santos, Ltd
- Shell
- Swift Energy Co., Inc.
- Valero Energy Corporation
The CISO Chicago Summit is a chance for CISOs and IT security executives in Chicago to meet with peers from various industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This interactive summit features engaging keynote speeches, open forums, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions on the latest information security topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CISOs and information security executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees ultimately leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Bringing Big Data to the Enterprise
- Building a Mobile App is Not a Mobile Strategy
- Data Management for the Enterprise: How to Leverage Analytics and Turn Data into Insight
- Risk Management and Cost Optimization
- A Guide to Managing Cyber Security Risk
- Security, Identity Management and Fraud: Future Proofing the Enterprise IT System
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance, and finance
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Safeway
- MillerCoors
- Orbitz
- United Airlines
- Boeing
- Costco Wholesale
- Abbott Laboratories
- Hyatt Hotels
The CIO Montreal Summit will give senior IT executives in and around Montreal the opportunity to meet and network with technology analysts, leading association representatives, solution providers and technology leaders from some of the largest and most innovative organizations in the country. This exclusive gathering, held in a relaxed, yet focused business environment, will bring together more than 50 CIOs to collaborate on key issues, formulate new ideas and learn about the latest technology solutions. The summit will include, but is not limited to, representatives from the following industries: health care, telecom, finance, education, insurance, government, retail, transportation and utilities.
Agenda Topics:
- Paradigm Shifts in Information Technology for 2012 and Beyond
- IT Culture: From Service Provider to Solution Partner
- Globalization vs. Outsourcing
- Security - Safeguards, Enterprise Policies, Data Protection and Insider Threats
- The Role of the CIO
- Using Analytics to Thrive in the New Reality
Target Profile:
- Cross industry including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Annual Revenue: $1 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Bank of Montreal
- BCE Inc.
- National Bank of Canada
- Power Corp. of Canada
- Metro Inc.
- Quebecor Inc.
- Gildan Activewear Inc.
- Astral Media
- Dollarama Inc.
- Saputo Inc.
The CIO Vancouver Summit will give senior IT executives in and around Vancouver the opportunity to meet and network with technology analysts, leading association representatives, solution providers and technology leaders from some of the largest and most innovative organizations in the country. This exclusive gathering, held in a relaxed, yet focused business environment, will bring together more than 50 CIOs to collaborate on key issues, formulate new ideas and learn about the latest technology solutions. The summit will include, but is not limited to, representatives from the following industries: health care, telecom, finance, education, insurance, government, retail, transportation and utilities.
Agenda Topics:
- Paradigm Shifts in Information Technology for 2012 and Beyond
- IT Culture: From Service Provider to Solution Partner
- Globalization vs. Outsourcing
- Security - Safeguards, Enterprise Policies, Data Protection and Insider Threats
- The Role of the CIO
- Using Analytics to Thrive in the New Reality
Target Profile:
- Cross industry including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Annual Revenue: $1 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Bank of Canada
- Alberta Health Services
- Procter & Gamble
- ENMAX Corporation
- ATCO Ltd.
- Research in Motion
- TransCanada Corporation
- Intel Corporation
- Manulife Financial
- Canadian Western Bank
- Simon Frasier University
The CIO Boston Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in Boston to meet with technology peers from multiple industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging keynote speeches, open forums, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Bringing Big Data to the Enterprise
- Building a Mobile App is Not a Mobile Strategy
- Cloud Gateway - Simplifying your Adoption of SaaS
- Risk Management and Cost Optimization
- Security, Identity Management and Fraud: Future Proofing the Enterprise IT System
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Group
- State Street Corp.
- American Tower Corporation
- Boston Properties
- Bain & Company
- Boston University
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- City of Boston
The CIO Austin Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in Austin to meet with technology peers from various industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging Keynote Speeches, CIO Think Tanks, Thought Leadership workshops and Analyst Q&As on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Bringing Big Data to the Enterprise
- Building a Mobile App is Not a Mobile Strategy
- Cloud Gateway - Simplifying your Adoption of SaaS
- Risk Management and Cost Optimization
- Security, Identity Management and Fraud: Future Proofing the Enterprise IT System
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Whole Foods Market
- MHD Enterprises
- Patient Conversation Media
- City of Austin
- Charfen Institute
- CLEAResult
- Kinnser Software
- OriGen Biomedical
The CIO Washington D.C. Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in Washington D.C. to meet with technology peers from various industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging Keynote Speeches, CIO Think Tanks, Thought Leadership workshops and Analyst Q&As on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Bringing Big Data to the Enterprise
- Building a Mobile App is Not a Mobile Strategy
- Cloud Gateway - Simplifying your Adoption of SaaS
- Risk Management and Cost Optimization
- Security, Identity Management and Fraud: Future Proofing the Enterprise IT System
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Fannie Mae
- Danaher
- Pepco Holdings
- Capital One Financial
- Cogent Communications Group
- Corporate Executive Board
- DuPont Fabros Technology
- Washington Post Co.
The CIO Germany Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Making Innovation Real through Cloud Computing
- Transformational Leadership
- Positioning IT to Fuel Innovation and Accelerate Growth
- Data Center Virtualization
- What Every CIO Needs to Know about Securing Smartphones & Tablets
- Realizing the Promise of the Mobile Workforce through a Mobile Device Platform
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Lloyd's
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- H&M
- FTSE Company
- Zurich Financial Services
- Transcom
- PayPal
- Christian Dior
- La Poste Group
- Cheuvreux et associes
- Gnrale de Sant
The CIO Benelux Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Making Innovation Real through Cloud Computing
- Transformational Leadership
- Positioning IT to Fuel Innovation and Accelerate Growth
- Data Center Virtualization
- What Every CIO Needs to Know about Securing Smartphones & Tablets
- Realizing the Promise of the Mobile Workforce through a Mobile Device Platform
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Lloyd's
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- H&M
- FTSE Company
- Zurich Financial Services
- Transcom
- PayPal
- Christian Dior
- La Poste Group
- Cheuvreux et associes
- Gnrale de Sant
The CIO Canada Summit will give senior IT executives in Canada the opportunity to meet and network with technology analysts, leading association representatives, solution providers, and technology leaders from some of the largest and most innovative organizations in the country. This exclusive gathering, held in a relaxed, yet focused business environment, will bring together more than 50 CIOs to collaborate on key issues, formulate new ideas and learn about the latest technology solutions. The summit will include, but is not limited to, representatives from the following industries: healthcare, telecom, finance, education, insurance, government, retail, transportation, and utilities.
Agenda Topics:
- Paradigm Shifts in Information Technology for 2012 and Beyond
- IT Culture: From Service Provider to Solution Partner
- Globalization vs. Outsourcing
- Security - Safeguards, Enterprise Policies, Data Protection and Insider Threats
- The Role of the CIO
- Using Analytics to Thrive in the New Reality
Target Profile:
- Cross industry including, but not limited to, healthcare, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance, and finance
- Annual Revenue: $1 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Bank of Canada
- Alberta Health Services
- Procter & Gamble
- ENMAX Corporation
- ATCO Ltd.
- Research in Motion
- TransCanada Corporation
- Intel Corporation
- Manulife Financial
- Canadian Western Bank
- Simon Frasier University
The CIO Summit Africa is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from across Africa in multiple industries including, but not limited to, healthcare, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This three-day summit features engaging keynote speeches, open forums, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their business forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Making Innovation Real through Cloud Computing
- Transformational Leadership
- Positioning IT to Fuel Innovation and Accelerate Growth
- Data Center Virtualization
- What Every CIO Needs to Know about Securing Smartphones & Tablets
- Realizing the Promise of the Mobile Workforce through a Mobile Device Platform
Target Profile:
- Cross industry including, but not limited to, healthcare, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance, and finance
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Standard Bank Group
- Metropolitan Holdings
- Orascom Construction
- First Rand Banking
- Royal Caribbean Liberia
- Sasol Oil & Gas Operations
- Telecom Egypt
- Sanlam Insurance
- Attijariwafa Bank
- MTN Group
The CIO New York Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in New York to meet with technology peers from multiple industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging keynote speeches, open forums, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.
Agenda Topics:
- Bringing Big Data to the Enterprise
- Building a Mobile App is Not a Mobile Strategy
- Cloud Gateway - Simplifying your Adoption of SaaS
- Risk Management and Cost Optimization
- Security, Identity Management and Fraud: Future Proofing the Enterprise IT System
Target Profile:
- Cross-industry, including, but not limited to, health care, retail, transportation, government, education, insurance and finance
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Annual Revenue: $2 billion+
Past and/or Invited Companies:
- Safeway
- Verizon Communications
- J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
- Metlife
- Pfizer
- PepsiCo
- Goldman Sachs Group
- Time Warner
- Este Lauder
- CBS
The CIO Government Summit will bring together leaders representing state and local government departments throughout the U.S. to discuss the key IT issues facing these administrations. As security becomes an increasing concern with many government agencies, advancements in data security and integrity are required in order to prevent information leakage. CIOs and key IT decision makers will attend this technology conference in order to participate in educational sessions, network with their peers, and discover new IT solutions that they may not have been previously aware of or considered.
Agenda Topics:
- Lowering Cost & Complexity Through Desktop Virtualization
- Strategic Fiscal Management: Reducing Budget Deficits Without Cutting Services
- The eLearning Revolution
- Optimizing Service and Collaboration For a Successful Unified Communications Strategy
- Reaching for the Cloud
- Develop Good DLP Policies with Data Classification
Target Profile:
- U.S. State Departments
- U.S. City and County Departments
- Federal & State Departments of Education, Health, Transportation, and Law Enforcement
Past and/or Invited States, Cities and Counties:
- City of Dallas
- Cook County, Illinois
- City and County of Denver
- State of Arizona
- San Jose Police Department
- State of Kentucky
- City of Orlando
- Arizona Department of Education
- City of Memphis
- Orange County, California
- City of Hartford, Connecticut




























































