About The Strategy Series for Executives

What CEOs Want From The IT Organization:
Charting a Course Through Challenging Times

Introduction to the Event -

The 2009 Strategy Series for Executives will attract 100 CIOs/IT leaders and C-level executives from the greater Memphis area.  The CIO and his team have a huge job to do.  Roles and responsibilities are forever changing.  The CIO is no longer the technology person.  CEOs want them to be business people first and foremost.  For these reasons, we have designed the program to span the needs of today’s CEOs and CIOs.

The Strategy Series will start at 7:30 am with registration and close at 6:30 pm following a cocktail reception. The sessions will cover the key subject areas affecting business and IT today. Ample time will be allowed for networking.

This event is the primary funding vehicle for community programs sponsored by SIM Memphis. These programs include its annual week-long Teen Tech Camp which is conducted each summer in partnership with the Memphis Public Library, IT Career Day for college students, funding for SIM-sponsored educational programs at the STAX Music Academy, and SIM IT scholarship programs at both the University of Memphis and Lemoyne-Owen College.

Prior Feedback -

"The event gave me the knowledge of current issues and trends. This information is critical to deliver deliver quality service and solutions to the business."

“For me this was my introduction to SIM and I will definitely join this great organization. Breakout sessions provided for excellent dialogue”.

“Lots of excellent, informative, current topics and content. Very worthwhile - time well spent!”

Some of Our Speakers Are:

	Constantine Alexandrakis	Information Officers Practice, Russell Reynolds Associates
	Ed Charbonnet	Director Application Architecture, ACH Food Companies
	Mark Colombo	Senior Vice President Digital Access Marketing, FedEx
	KC Goodman	IBM Distinguished Engineer, CTO - IT Strategy and Architecture Services, IBM Corporation
	Dr. Gene Huang	Chief Economist and Managing Director, Economic and Industry Analysis Group, FedEx
	Gerry McNamara	North American CIO Practice Leader, Heidrick & Struggles
	Tom Pankey	Managing Director, IT Advisory Practice, KPMG
	Mark Polansky	Managing Director, North America Information Technology Officers, Korn/Ferry International
	Scott Smith	Director, Information Officers Practice, Spencer Stuart
	David Zanca	Senior Vice President E-Commerce Technology, FedEx

Registering for the Summit -

Attendees must be currently active senior level executives of medium to large organizations, who
are C-Level executives (non-vendor) or equivalent, CIOs, Direct Reports of CIOs, or Senior Most IT Professional in an organization. Academicians are also welcome to attend. Attendance is complimentary for these qualified attendees. It is complimentary for all Memphis SIM members. All registration requests will be reviewed and approved based on meeting specific criteria as an IT or C-level executive.

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