Midwest Technology Leaders 2008 Announces Top Line-up of Speakers and Topics

April 2, 2008

by Steven

If you attended Midwest Technology Leaders 2007, you are in for a treat. The 4th Annual Midwest Technology Leaders 2008 on June 4th and 5th, 2008 promises to be even better. We are pleased to announce our full agenda of speakers and sessions for this year’s event to be held at the MGM Grand Detroit. This invitation-only event for CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, CSOs, CFOs, VPs and Directors, features the information and networking opportunities you need to stay on the cutting edge. Midwest Technology Leaders 2008 will focus on everything from how to handle challenges in the boardroom, to the latest regional and global IT trends. As the premier technology symposium for IT executives in the Great Lakes Region, Midwest Technology Leaders 2008 promises to deliver the most current information you need to remain effective in this ever-changing field. By emphasizing issues specific to our region and providing the global perspective, Midwest Technology Leaders 2008 gives you an updated knowledge base that further solidifies your position as a top IT leader.

We are excited to welcome Tony Scott, CIO, Microsoft as our keynote speaker for the symposium.

Other distinguished speakers include:

• Sam Kahan · Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, who will discuss US and regional economic trends in a global context; the role of trade and the dollar; and the current weakness in the U.S. housing market, and its impact on fiscal activity and the financial markets.
• Steve Swartz · CTO, University of Toledo, who will speak on issues related to mergers and acquisitions, such as the key to long-term happiness, successfully blending different corporate cultures, what to do when there’s too much work, retaining employees and capturing knowledge, and managing change and creating a winning infrastructure.
• Tom Peck · Senior VP and CIO, MGM MIRAGE, who will speak on successfully deploying technology to deliver both business benefits and an exciting and engaging guest experience.

Additionally, a panel discussion on how to treat electronic data will be presented by Thomas M.J. Hathaway and Brian M. Ziff, attorneys with Clark Hill PLC, and moderated by Matt Roush, Editor, Great Lakes IT Report/WWJ Newsradio 950.

Other topics covered include:

• Facing Global Challenges in a Weak Economy
• The Future of the CIO
• The CIO Facing Business Challenges in the Boardroom
• What it Takes to be a Leader in IT
• Future Trends in IT
• Top IT Spends for 2008/2009

Information-packed sessions combined with the opportunity to network with other technology leaders who are facing similar challenges, makes attendance at Midwest Technology Leaders 2008 a don’t miss opportunity. Register today!

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