The 2010 Memphis Strategy Series for Executives
Surviving and Thriving in Any Economy
Thursday, September 23, 2010
The Holiday Inn at University of Memphis
| 7:30 - 8:15 AM |
Registration and Networking |
| 8:15 - 8:30 AM |
Welcome and Introduction
Richard Vandenberg, President Memphis Chapter of SIM and Senior Consultant, CIO Services Group |
| 8:30 - 9:15 AM |
KEYNOTE:State of the Economy and Future Trends
 Dr. Kellie Maske, Economist, FedEx Corporate Economics
Moderator: Dr. Brian Janz, Professor of MIS, The University of Memphis
Having emerged from "the Great Recession" now is the time to reassess the outlook for the U.S. and global economies. Where are we likely to find new sources of growth? What role will the emerging markets and Asia in particular play going forward? What economic challenges and opportunities lie ahead for business? |
| 9:15 - 10:00 AM |
KEYNOTE:The New Voice of the CIO
Mark Ernest, IBM Distinguished Engineer, IT Optimization, GTS
Moderator: Brian Janz
In a fast-moving business environment, how can today's Chief Information Officer (CIO) make the biggest impact on behalf of the entire organization? To answer that question, IBM listened to over 2,500 CIOs worldwide. These one-hour, face-to-face conversations, along with our statistical and financial analyses, made clearer the changing demands on CIOs. Not content to be known only as consummate IT experts or perpetual seekers of savings, CIOs are redefining their role. This presentation will highlight this "new voice of the CIO". It's no surprise that CIOs must reconcile seemingly opposing mindsets. But our findings revealed ways they can be more effective in this everyday balancing act. |
| 10:00 - 10:30 AM |
Coffee Break in Solutions Exchange Pavilion |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM |
CIO PANEL: Getting and Keeping a Seat at the Table: A CIOs Perspective Lee Congdon, VP & CIO, Red Hat, Inc.
Donnie Steward, CIO, ACH Food Companies, Inc
Bruce Livesay, CIO, First Horizon National Corporation
Brian Brittain, VP IT, Corporate Systems, FedEx Services
Moderator: Brian Janz
This panel of distinguished CIOs will discuss how they have developed, and continue to nourish, relationships with senior business executives to move IT from the “cost center” mentality to a true business partner. |
| 11:30 - 12:00 PM |
Networking Appetizer Break, Meet Our Partners |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM |
Buffet Luncheon |
| 1:00 - 1:45 PM |
KEYNOTE: Leadership and Innovation: Powerful Forces for Real Change
Roger Berry, former SVP & CIO, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
Moderator: Brian Janz
Leadership and Innovation can be powerful forces for consistently driving and improving results in any business. As the Chief Information Officer of Walt Disney’s $16 billion global Parks and Resorts Entertainment businesses over the last 10 years, Roger has lead multiple transformational technology initiatives that significantly changed how Disney “creates magic” and grows the “bottom line.” In this Executive Briefing Roger will share his view of the five key areas that a successful transformation CIO must master to earn and sustain a seat in the C-Suite. Roger’s proven “personalized” approach and straight forward perspective on the essentials of leveraging technology and information can be applied to drive and sustain change in any business and can be utilized by CIO’s and C-Suite executives across all industries. |
| 1:45 - 2:30 PM |
KEYNOTE: Innovation in Tough Times
Mark Hamm, VP Innovation, FedEx Corporation
Moderator: Brian Janz
As businesses deal with the impact of a less than stellar economy and the cost pressures that come with it, can they even afford to consider innovation as a means to not only survive but thrive in these turbulent times? As VP of Innovation at FedEx, Mark Hamm has had to continually address that question and lead a team of creative innovators during the toughest economy most of us have witnessed. Listen as Mark shares his knowledge, experience and advice for how we might continue to innovate even during the toughest economic conditions. |
| 2:30 - 3:00 PM |
Coffee Break in Solutions Exchange Pavilion |
| 3:00 - 4:00 PM |
EXECUTIVE PANEL: The Changing Role of the C-Suite Executive Roger Berry, former SVP & CIO, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
Susan Caldwell, Sr. Partner, Corner Office Consultants
John Lewis, Administrator & CEO, Semmes-Murphey Neurologic & Spine Institute
Steve Kendrick, President, KER Partners, LLC
Moderator: Hunter Muller
Coming out of the recent economic crisis, C-Suite executives require dramatically different competencies in building effective teams. What are the new competencies? What leadership development is important to this process and how has it changed? Listen, learn and interact with this world-class panel of thought leaders who have invaluable insights into the changing role of the C-suite executive. |
| 4:00 PM |
Event Wrap-up and Prize Drawings
Hunter Muller, President & CEO, HMG Strategy, LLC
Dr. Brian Janz, Professor of MIS, The University of Memphis
Stephen Schaefgen, CPA, CITP, Professional Financial and Technology Services |
| * The agenda is subject to change. |
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