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2018 STEM College and Career Fair -Baltimore

Thursday 03/22/18 - Thursday 03/22/18   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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STEM -- College and Career Fairs

Giving students interested in science, technology, engineering and math an opportunity to explore and gather career and college information. Make plans to attend today!

Ready to learn more about the opportunities available to students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)? College admission representatives and industry professionals are all gathered in one place. Their goal: To help you envision educational and career paths in STEM

2018 Stem College & Career Fairs - St Louis

Sunday 03/04/18 - Sunday 03/04/18   1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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STEM -- College and Career Fairs

Giving students interested in science, technology, engineering and math an opportunity to explore and gather career and college information. Make plans to attend today!

Ready to learn more about the opportunities available to students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)? College admission representatives and industry professionals are all gathered in one place. Their goal: To help you envision educational and career paths in STEM

SMB TechFest

Thursday 01/18/18 - Thursday 01/18/18   8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Start 2018 off right. SMB TechFest is your source for success.

You will learn from our experts on sales, marketing, operations and technology. And experience our large 12,000 SqFt Expo Hall packed with vendor solutions plus our large IT Mixer with Hosted Bar to enhance your networking. Join 250 Technology Colleagues on January 18, 2018

Our Lineup Focused to Kick-Off 2018

• Marketing Guru Kendra Lee
• Sales Expert Gil Cargilll
• Power Talks
• Business Coach Manuel Palachuk
• Security
• Partner Panels
• 2018 Platform Tools for Operations

Rated a TOP 50 Channel Conference
• Expand your solutions at the Expo Hall
• Network with 250+ partners and Technology Professionals
• Win Prizes
• Hosted Bar and appetizers
• Exotic Car. Raffle. 130+ mph experience
• Parking Included
• 2018 Platform Tools for Operations
• Includes breakfast, lunch and more
• Great for Partners & IT Pros of all industry focus
• Always a high-value packed agenda
• View our 200+ testimonials

Build a Data-Savvy Data Center

Thursday 11/09/17 - Thursday 11/09/17   8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Attend the November 9 virtual event and learn how to get more from your data with all-flash solutions. Join sessions with executives and thought leaders to learn how to:
• Capitalize on flash now, while getting ready for emerging technologies like NVMe, NVMe-oF, and 100G fabrics.
• Pull ahead of competitors with strategies for moving to the cloud and for existing and emerging applications.
• Accelerate critical applications and increase the relevance of IT to your business.
• Harness the power of hybrid cloud to simplify data management and future-proof your data infrastructure.

Leverage the Power of the Next-Generation Data Center

Thursday 11/02/17 - Thursday 11/02/17   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Attend the November 2 virtual event and learn how a next-generation data center (NGDC) helps you scale and accelerate business performance. Join industry visionaries and experts in interactive sessions featuring these key topics:
• Simplify and automate to speed service delivery and drive outcomes faster. • Fast track application development with continuous experimentation through DevOps.
• Boost your data center's flexibility and resilience to scale based on business and workload needs.
• View hands-on demos and watch real-life customer accounts to see the advantages of an NGDC in action.

Board of Directors Center of Excellence Summit

Thursday 11/02/17 - Thursday 11/02/17   7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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The Board of Directors Center of Excellence is a non-profit organization providing business leaders the forum and expertise needed to meet the ever-changing challenges of corporate governance.

Please join us for an informative morning of industry expert panel discussion on the topic of Diversity in the Boardroom. This is an invitation-only event for C-Level Executives, Current Board Members of middle market and larger organizations and Senior Private Equity Professionals. Service providers strictly restricted to our sponsors.

IT/Dev Connections 2017

Monday 10/23/17 - Thursday 10/26/17   7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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IT/Dev Connections features more than 190 in-depth sessions across five different tracks, teaching developers, DevOps, & IT Pros the skills they need! There's simply no better place to go to develop new skills essential to your position.

Get ready to connect face-to-face with industry peers, experts speakers and Microsoft MVPs who speak your language! You'll work side-by-side with your peers and make new connections during the Pre-Conference Workshops

IT/Dev Connections 2017 is considered the "Anti-Keynote" conference – which essentially means we don't force attendees to manually sift through fluff or marketing content, nor do we base the event on vendor messaging. IT/Dev Connections offers the most intense training opportunity available – more than you’ll get at any vendor-sponsored conference. So skip the marketing and get to the meat!

2017 Stem College & Career Fairs

Sunday 10/08/17 - Sunday 11/05/17   1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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STEM -- College and Career Fairs

Giving students interested in science, technology, engineering and math an opportunity to explore and gather career and college information. Make plans to attend today!

Security Congress 2017

Monday 09/25/17 - Wednesday 09/27/17   8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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ISC)² Security Congress cybersecurity conference brings together nearly 1,500 industry colleagues, offers 100+ educational and thought-leadership sessions, and fosters collaboration with other forward-thinking companies. The goal of our conference is to advance security leaders by arming them with the knowledge, tools, and expertise to protect their organizations.

(ISC)² members are eligible for special discounted pricing and will have opportunities to attend exclusive member events.

About (ISC)²

(ISC)² is an international nonprofit membership association focused on inspiring a safe and secure cyber world. (ISC)² is best known for the acclaimed CISSP®. Visit .

DataWeek + API World 2013 Conference + Expo

Saturday 09/28/13 - Thursday 10/03/13   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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DataWeek + API World 2013 Conference & Expo!

You are invited to participate in DataWeek + API World 2013 Conference & Expo (Sept. 28 - Oct. 3), San Francisco's largest data event where over 3,000+ developers, executives, and entrepreneurs will converge around topics and technologies in big data, social data, open data, and data dev tools!

Register for a free pass for the DataWeek Expo >Big Data Beer Tasting October 2nd using this pass: http://dataweek13.eventbrite.com/?discount=dataweekexpo

One DataWeek Pro pass gets you into the entire week of events: Get 25% off your DataWeek + API World pass here!

DataWeek + API World 2013 will host more than 80 exhibitors and 300 speakers across 150 sessions from the data industry’s top companies including Google, Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Dun & Bradstreet, Factual, Mozilla and more. Over 20 summits, tracks, and workshops are part of the programming, including a half-day “Disqus Summit” about social data APIs, a full-day “Hadoop Summit”, and a full-day “Marketing Intelligence Summit” focusing on data-driven advertising.

Together, the DataWeek + API World 2013 Conference & Expo will feature a weekend hackathon (Sept. 28-30), an SF Beta :: Data + API Demo event, two days of technical workshops/courses (Sept. 30 – Oct. 1), a 2-day conference and co-located expo centered around the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion (Oct. 2-3), a technology hiring mixer, and over 20 partner events throughout the city of San Francisco.

SANS Network Security 2013

Tuesday 09/24/13 - Monday 09/23/13   9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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I'm pleased to invite you and your colleagues to attend SANS Network Security 2013 when we return to the magnificent Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, on September 14-23. Network Security is your annual networking opportunity! SANS will bring you the best in network security training, certification, and up-to-the-minute research on the most important topics in the industry today

Adobe Max 2013

Saturday 05/04/13 - Wednesday 05/08/13   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Learn directly from industry and Adobe experts

One of the best places to learn about innovations in the industry and within Adobe is at Adobe MAX 2013! Don't miss this opportunity to discover the latest tools and techniques, network with peers, and be inspired by the brightest minds in the industry.

IFIP World Congress

Monday 09/24/12 - Wednesday 09/26/12   8:45 AM - 3:30 PM
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Stephen Ibaraki NPA Director, Founder and Chair IP3 Global Industry Council (UN-founded / UN Consultative Body IFIP - Presenting at the IFIP World Congress in Amsterdam I’m chairing session 3 stream 3 on ICT Capacity Building and Economic Growth where I will be presenting and working with three notable world speakers.

Black Hat USA 2012

Saturday 07/21/12 - Thursday 07/26/12   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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For the 15th year, industry professionals from all over the world will gather for six days of learning, networking and skill building.

ISACA World Congress INSIGHTS 2012

Monday 06/25/12 - Wednesday 06/27/12   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Stephen Ibaraki NPA Director, Founder and Chair IP3 Global Industry Council (UN-founded / UN Consultative Body IFIP . . . Is presenting at the ISACA World Congress INSIGHTS 2012 in San Francisco which is focused on having interactive dialogues rather than traditional PPT presentations:

I’m in two discussion panels:
CIO/CTO discussion: This panel is designed to have a candid discussion on emerging technologies, CIO vs CTO, technology to grow revenue vs technology to increase efficiencies, impact of business driving the technology decisions, technology perspectives from the customer’s point of view, are CIO becoming the chief innovation officer and other hot topics.

Board/Governance discussion: This panel is designed to have a candid discussion on what the board is really thinking, the board top 3 concerns as it relates to the integration of technology and business, who do board members rely on within the organization, deploying an IT governance program, innovation and its impact on tan organization’s future success, preparing the work force for the future.

V Astana World Economic Forum

Tuesday 05/22/12 - Thursday 05/24/12   10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Stephen Ibaraki NPA Director, Founder and Chair IP3 Global Industry Council (UN-founded / UN Consultative Body IFIP . . . . . Will be presenting at the V Astana World Economic Forum
Title: Investment into Models for ICT Innovation as a Driver for Growth
Description: The common denominator for sustained growth is examining and implementing innovative resources or models in policy, education, entrepreneurship, building communities and workforce professionalism. We will explore the current state of ICT trends and then spotlight innovative models or resources to create sustainable excellence in ICT.

Agenda:
Current State of ICT Trends
Global Innovation Policy Index
Innovative Models in Education
Innovation in Entrepreneurship
Power of Communities
Innovation in Workforce Professionalism

Or
He be talking about Improving Economic Development, Regional GDP, Innovation, Investment, Education, Skills, Sustainability and Security by creating and growing a professional ICT workforce. However the focus here will be on financial investment for ICT innovation and capacity building. “The common denominator for sustained growth in economic development, GDP, investment, innovation, sustainability and security is a professional workforce supported by internationally accredited industry relevant education, demonstrated skills development, recognized ethical conduct, adherence to proven best practices and standards. This involves the collaboration of business, industry, governments, academia, and professional societies. What is the current state of ICT, what are the future ICT trends, what actions needs to be taken to move forward to sustainable excellence in ICT?
These questions are explored targeting a vibrant ICT ecosystem.”

Migration to Exchange 2010 - Windows IT Pro

Thursday 05/17/12 - Thursday 05/17/12   7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Free one-day, online conference on migration to Exchange 2010.
Thursday, May 17, 2012 | 10:00 am Eastern
Join Windows IT Pro for Exchange 2010 Migration, a free online one-day conference for IT Pros preparing for a migration to Exchange 2010 . This conference brings industry experts straight to your computer, offering free, technical Exchange 2010 training.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask live questions via our platform’s interface, network with other attendees, and chat directly with vendors in the Exhibit Hall. Various benefits also include a prize giveaway, announcements, and more!

You'll be able to join experts Paul Robichaux, Tony Redmond, and others for a series of free technical sessions that will help you get the most value from Exchange 2010.

Session 1 - Ensuring a Smooth Exchange Migration
Session 2 – Mailbox Moves with Exchange 2010 MRS
Session 3 - Getting to Know Microsoft's Free Exchange Tools
Session 4 – The Office 365 Alternative
And More!

Exchange 2010 Migration provides everything that an in-person, peer-to-peer-to-expert event offers -- without the travel, without the cost, and without the time away from your desk.

UN/ITU World Summit in Geneva

Monday 05/14/12 - Friday 05/18/12   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Stephen Ibaraki NPA Director, Founder and Chair IP3 Global Industry Council (UN-founded / UN Consultative Body IFIP . . . . . will be talking about “Improving Economic Development, Regional GDP, Innovation, Investment, Education, Skills, Sustainability and Security by creating and growing a professional ICT workforce” by presenting a case study on professionalism and industry support for professionalism.

24 Hours in a Private Cloud online event

Thursday 05/10/12 - Thursday 05/10/12   12:01 AM - 11:59 PM
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Following the very successful 24 Hours in the Cloud on line event last year MS are now running 24 Hours in a Private Cloud online event scheduled for May 10, 2012.

Every organization has the power to employ cloud technologies in their own way, at their own pace and with their own terms. The use of private cloud technologies help transform how organizations manage infrastructure resources, provision applications and automate services for their business. It also helps them leverage and manage public cloud services that expand their current infrastructure and application capabilities. As an end result, organizations increase IT operational agility, improved business focus and achieve value-add economics that evolves their IT infrastructure into a strategic asset.

Over 24 hours, you will hear from top industry and technical professionals from around the world to help you better understand the private cloud technology solutions that are available today. You will hear from industry organizations about how they view the public cloud and how the role of the IT Professional will evolve as more and more organizations begin a private cloud transformation. Listen to the number of technical professionals who will be on hand talking about the required components to simplify private cloud creation and management. Talk with them and your peers about the numerous operational efficiencies that come from deploying a private cloud with the reduction of servers and the benefits of provisioning and managing virtual applications across multiple platforms.

We hope that you will come away from this event with the knowledge and experience to help you in your private cloud infrastructure decisions and be prepared to have thought-leadership based discussions focused on building and managing your organization’s agile and efficient private cloud environment.

Keynote Speakers
• Jim Reavis, Founding Director, Cloud Security Alliance
• Kevin Smith, Marketing Director, Private Cloud, Dell
• Dejan Milojicic, TBD, IEEE

Technical Areas of Focus
• Private Cloud Infrastructure
• Infrastructure Components
• Application Management
• Service Delivery and Automation

SQL Server 2012 and SharePoint Connections

Tuesday 05/08/12 - Wednesday 05/09/12   8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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SQL Server and SharePoint comes to the beautiful resort of Berchtesgaden

Why you should attend

• SQL Server & SharePoint Connections speakers will share strategies on how you can successfully get the most out of your IT infrastructure. Delegates will walk away with tangible information to help them achieve their goals.
• 36 sessions over 2 days
• Delivered by some of the industry’s top international speakers including Michael Noel, Margarita Naumova, Asif Rehmani, Klaus Aschenbrenner, Agnes Molnar, Charley Hanania,Wouter van Vugt and many more.

This event will sell out, so register now to secure your place.

Interop Las Vegas 2012

Sunday 05/06/12 - Thursday 05/10/12   8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Leading Comprehensive, Independent Business Technology Event
Keynote Sessions feature top executives from Cisco, Avaya, Vmware, Zynga, Dell and HP

Over 100 sessions focused on providing solutions to the most pressing challenges in IT including Cloud Computing, Wireless & Mobility and Security

Register by May 12 to save up to $200 Off On-Site Pricing

For over 26 years, Interop has been the world's largest independent & comprehensive event for IT professionals. Interop’s 350+ exhibitors cover a wide range of products and solutions.

The Cloud in Your Hands – Marriage of Cloud Computing with Smart Devices!

Thursday 01/26/12 - Thursday 01/26/12   2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Register NOW for the ACM's [GITCA Federation Member] first-ever, free learning webinar, presented on January 26, 2012 at 2 PM EST

The Cloud in Your Hands – Marriage of Cloud Computing with Smart Devices!

Space is limited and is filling up VERY fast - so don't delay.

Innovations in wireless networking technology are driving our increasingly connected world, with mobile devices gaining acceptance for both professional and private use. In the future, a vast majority of devices will rely on cloud services to enhance end user experiences-with services being a natural extension of such devices. This webinar will provide an introduction to the exciting new world of cloud-enabled mobile computing. A few complex user scenarios possible with this new paradigm will be discussed, along with a hands-on tutorial for developing such mobile applications on Microsoft’s Windows Phone Platform.

Duration: 60 minutes

What You'll Learn:

· Why use cloud services with mobile devices?

· What user scenarios are possible by marrying cloud services with mobile devices?

· How do you develop cloud-enabled mobile apps?

Presenters:
Arjmand Samuel, Senior Research Program Manager, Microsoft Research
Arjmand Samuel is a Senior Research Program Manager at Microsoft Research Connections. He is responsible for building academic research partnerships related to Mobile Computing and Software Engineering. Arjmand's recent research interests are in the areas of cloud-enhanced mobile computing. He is spearheading the academic outreach component of Project Hawaii, a cloud-enabled mobile development platform for the Windows Phone. Arjmand holds a Ph.D. in Information Security and Privacy from Purdue University.

Danny Dalal, Senior Development Lead, Microsoft Research
Danny's work in declarative multimedia formed the spiritual foundation for what later became WPF and Silverlight. He has contributed to Visual Studio, BizTalk, and Windows Fabric. Danny currently manages engineering teams in Microsoft Research working on various open source projects intended to accelerate research and innovation in various domains such as Computational Biology, Big History education, Machine Translation, Earth Visualization, and Cloud-enabled Mobile Computing. He received his degree in Math and Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University.

Moderator:
David B. Johnson, Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University
David B. Johnson is Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University, Past Chair of ACM SIGMOBILE, and a member of the ACM Mobility Tech Pack Committee. David was one of the main designers of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Mobile IP protocol for IPv4, is the primary designer of Mobile IP for IPv6, and his group's Dynamic Source Routing protocol (DSR) for wireless ad hoc networks has been published by the IETF. He has edited six different journals, served on the Technical Program Committee for more than 40 international conferences and workshops, and chaired several major conferences, including MASS, COMSNETS, MobiCom, and MobiHoc.

Enjoy the Webinar -- GITCA Global Board

SQL Azure: The Breakfast of DBA Champions

Tuesday 12/13/11 - Tuesday 12/13/11   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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SQL Azure: The Breakfast of DBA Champions
Are you used to administering on-premise SQL Server databases? Are you interested in tuning up your skill set to handle SQL Azure Database, which delivers SQL Server like functionality as a service on the Windows Azure Platform? In this December 13th TechTrax session, join Michal Lesiczka from the SQL Azure Team while he shows you everything you need to get started provisioning, deploying and managing your databases in the cloud.

At the end of this session, you will:

» Know more about the Windows Azure Platform and the fit of SQL Azure

» Understand the SQL Azure architecture and cloud specific features

» Be able to use some of the core fundamental tools of SQL Azure

Interop New York 2011

Monday 10/03/11 - Friday 10/07/11   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Learn about the latest IT innovations at Interop New York including cloud, virtualization, mobility and networking. Meet with leading technology vendors including Cisco, Dell, HP and Microsoft.

Attend 100+ sessions and see 150+ exhibitors.

CIO Boot Camp
Find out how to land and excel in IT's top job.

Enterprise Cloud Summit
Explore how cloud technologies, from big data to turnkey cloud stacks, are transforming the IT infrastructure.

Virtualization Days
Learn how organizations are moving beyond basic server consolidation and virtualizing servers and mission critical applications.

Principles of Effective IT Management
Focus on specific steps you can take to improve your IT organization, business model, tools, staffing and skill levels, as well as your policies and operational procedures.

Carrier Cloud Forum
Learn to use the cloud to capitalize on existing network and data center resources while building in new flexibility for delivery of on-demand services and management of user experience.

Workshops
Top instructors tackle your mission-critical challenges in full day workshops.

24 Hours in the Cloud

Wednesday 06/01/11 - Thursday 06/02/11   9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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The Network Professional Association as member organization of GITCA
invites the IT Community to participate in the
GITCA 24 Hours in the Cloud

The GITCA 24 Hours in the Cloud round-the-world virtual event focusing on Cloud Computing -- June 1^st.

24 Hours in the Cloud speakers will be available via twitter to answer questions (tweet using #24hitC to submit a question).

The first session, keynote by Doug Terry of Microsoft Research, will start at 9am Pacific Daylight Time.
The event can be accessed via http://vepexp.microsoft.com/24hitc.

 

NPA will provide links to session recordings in the next NPJ.

Open Source Business Conference

Monday 05/16/11 - Tuesday 05/17/11   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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p>Building Your Big Data Future With Open Source

Every business is, or should be, a data-driven business today, as the Web and mobile technologies have made it possible and imperative to collect massive quantities of data on customers, competitors, and more. Yet the tools and processes for making sense of that data, analyzing it in real time and using it wisely, are still a work in progress at companies as diverse as Google and Bank of America.  This problem and opportunity of Big Data is a product of the open-source software and infrastructure that powers it, from Cassandra to Hadoop to Linux. At the same time, many of the principles that govern open source offer the scalability and flexibility necessary for the effective adoption of Big Data. OSBC2011 offers the chance to connect with the developers, users and companies behind the most significant open-source Big Data technologies, learning their strategies so that you can make your business more effectively data-driven, as well.

Why You Should Attend

Nowhere else will you hear such a comprehensive perspective on the open source industry. You’ll be able to network with your peers, share strategies and tactics, and hear some of the most current thinking on open source from the top experts in the field.

SNW Spring 2011

Monday 04/04/11 - Thursday 04/07/11   8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Experience the World's Largest Storage, Data Center and IT Infrastructure Conference

Join us for SNW where we bring together top information technology executives, leading product and service providers and key industry influencers for the world’s largest conference focused on managing information infrastructure.

Produced by Computerworld and co-owned by Computerworld and SNIA (The Storage Networking Industry Association), SNW features more than 120 educational sessions and presentations by top IT management experts covering today’s hottest IT topics — from cloud computing to energy efficient data centers to virtualization to storage -- and so much more.

During 4 action-packed days, SNW attendees have a one of a kind opportunity to:

• Participate in sessions, tutorials, and hands-on labs
• Attend SNIA certification workshops
• Visit with top solution providers in the world's largest Expo devoted to IT infrastructure and storage-related technologies.
• Capitalize on countless networking opportunities

If you manage any part of your organization’s IT infrastructure, SNW is your best opportunity to quickly gather reliable, firsthand, practical knowledge you can put to work right away. And it’s where you can learn, share experiences and make decisions — all in one place.

RSA Conference 2011

Monday 02/14/11 - Friday 02/18/11   8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Join Gigamon at RSA, the premier networking security event in North America, where the latest innovations in the industry will be on display.

RSA Conference offers information security professionals around the world an unparalleled opportunity for networking and knowledge-sharing.

SMB Nation Fall 2010

Friday 10/22/10 - Sunday 10/24/10   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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This year we're right there with YOU as everyone pivots to the CLOUD and defines new business models. It's times of change where the next fortunes are made. So it's GAME ON at SMB Nation Fall 2010, October 22-24, Las Vegas.

The Technology World in One Location

Monday 10/18/10 - Wednesday 10/20/10   8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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First time ever! Six leading market-focused events! Each attracts leading technical professionals in their respective field. Together, it means a show floor populated by top design engineers, system engineers, manufacturing and facility managers, control and wireless communication specialists, and management executives from multiple industries and markets throughout North America.

Five separate in-depth annual conferences and more than 20 intensive workshops and master classes covering many of today's hottest technologies and fastest-growing markets. Additionally, a series of free educational classes on energy efficiency for engineers and managers will take place on the exhibit floor for Energy Efficiency Expo.

Click on one of the links below for more information, and to register to attend:
Antenna Systems 2010
Battery Power 2010
Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Expo
Energy Efficiency Expo 2010
Remote Site & Equipment Management 2010
Thermal Management & Technology Symposium 2010

Web 2.0 Expo New York

Monday 09/27/10 - Thursday 09/30/10   9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Platforms for Growth, diving into the platform opportunities for the whole web ecosystem, particularly mobile, real-time, and the social web. We'll be talking about real-time data and the content being generated, how that data is consumed, and the platforms and applications enabling various services. We'll also be concentrating on the players that have spawned their own ecosystems, creating huge opportunities for partners, vendors and competitors.

Web 2.0 Expo New York highlights the important debates and the challenges faced by the industry's key players, and helps you pick the winning platforms for growth in a web-fueled world. Connect with other designers, developers, entrepreneurs, marketers, business strategists, and investors at one of the most vibrant events of the year.

Register with code webny10emp46 to save 30% on all conference passes. Offer ends August 5.

SMB VoIP workshop

Monday 09/20/10 - Wednesday 09/22/10   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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SMB VoIP workshop for channel partners, computer consultants, resellers and VARs. "Our intentions at SMB VoIP are two-fold," shared Harry Brelsford, CEO of SMB Nation. "First, we want to properly introduce our long-time SMB technology consultants to the amazing world of voice and specifically VoIP. Second, we want long-time telephony experts including interconnects and agents to embrace the SMB opportunity. This second group can benefit from our speeches on how to be a managed services provider. Our intent is to bring the SMB data and voice communities together and do good business."

Flash Memory Summit

Tuesday 08/17/10 - Thursday 08/19/10   8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Flash memory is a key technology enabling new designs for many products in the consumer, computer and enterprise markets

The Flash Memory Summit is the only place where you will hear the people making these products happen! Network with companies and people that will create the next generation of hardware and software at the Flash Memory Summit.

Black Hat USA

Wednesday 07/28/10 - Thursday 07/29/10   8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Black Hat USA 2010 is a technical security event for members of the security industry to gather and learn about the cutting-edge research — that address challenges to today's senior-level IT professional. This year Black Hat USA will host over 60 training courses from top industry experts with curriculum to help senior IT professionals hone the skills necessary in protecting their enterprise. The current lineup of courses focus on the areas of Networking, Physical Security, Reverse Engineering, System Administration, Virtualization, Vulnerability & Exploitation. These courses are meant to give you an understanding of what's happing across the wire and transmitted through the air.

Gov 2.0 Expo

Tuesday 05/25/10 - Thursday 05/27/10  
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Gov 2.0 Expo is your most comprehensive, leading-edge technology conference and expo providing hands-on training for IT professionals working for and with government. Three days of workshops, keynotes, sessions, and rapid fire presentations give you access to the practical tools, in-depth training, and industry contacts needed to answer this new mandate for transparency, efficiency, and cost containment.

Netbook Summit

Monday 05/24/10 - Wednesday 05/26/10   8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Netbook Summit focuses on netbooks, streamlined mobile devices designed for the Internet and allowing users to stay connected on the go.

They can bring education closer to the “One Laptop Per Child” goal.

They can save enterprises large amounts of money while providing road warriors and other mobile users with lighter, more convenient packages and giving many users exactly what they need.

Find out more about this exciting event!

Highlights • Special Events
This important two-day event will be packed full of tutorials and in-depth sessions. The program will also feature the following:

•Full-day tutorials: Netbooks in the Enterprise; Improving Netbook Performance; Networking Netbooks and Netbook Security
•Keynotes from major industry leaders
•Shootouts on processors, operating systems, and platforms
•New Paradigms and Report Card sessions
•All Industry Reception
•Beer and Pizza & Chat with the Experts
•Special session on The Future of Netbooks

Featured and Keynote Speakers: Larry Roberts (Chairman, Anagran), Rene Haas (GM Notebook Business Unit, NVIDIA), Leslie Sobon (VP Worldwide Product Marketing, AMD), Ben Thacker (VP Systems Business Group, ASUS)

VoiceCon

Monday 03/22/10 - Thursday 03/25/10   7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Major industry changes continue at a rapid rate. Avaya swallows Nortel. Cisco marches into collaboration. Microsoft launches new communications initiatives. The ripple effects will felt by everyone — buyers and sellers alike.

It all begins, of course, with new technologies and services, and VoiceCon will feature three that are reshaping enterprise communications and collaboration:
•SIP Trunking: 5 hours of sessions devoted to analyzing the opportunities, trade-offs and case studies.
•Mobility: 8 hours of sessions covering your best options for wireless devices and infrastucture, and vendors will respond to a mock RFP to integrate mobility and UC.
•Unified Communications: UC is pervasive on the VoiceCon program -- market updates, mock RFP sessions and technical analyses and reviews.

Cloud Connect

Monday 03/15/10 - Thursday 03/18/10   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Only cloud computing event to bring together the entire community, including IT leaders, industry executives and developers.

See it all in one place: Conference, Pre-Conference Programs, Expo, and Keynotes and General Sessions covering the spectrum of cloud computing.

International Swine Flu Conference (ISFC)

Wednesday 03/10/10 - Friday 03/12/10   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Distinguished scientists, public health officials, law enforcers, first responders, and other experts will discuss pandemic prevention, preparedness, response and recovery at the International Swine Flu Conference (ISFC) on March 10-12, 2010 in London United Kingdom.

ISFC focuses on latest prevention, preparedness, response and recovery measures being developed to address the deadly human-to-human transmission of H1N1. The speakers are selected to represent the widest possible range of perspectives.

Security Inside Out: Lowering the Costs of IT Security & Compliance

Wednesday 02/17/10 - Wednesday 02/17/10   8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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A piecemeal approach to information security can put your business at risk of costly data breaches—and can prevent you from keeping up with ever-changing SOX, PCI or HITECH requirements. A comprehensive security-inside-out strategy ensures that you can meet your IT security and compliance requirements for less cost than you think. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served.

Learn how to make the most of your IT budget with cost-effective integrated security and compliance solutions from Oracle—and come away with:

+ Proven practices for developing a cost-effective end-to-end security architecture

+ Advances in securing applications and assets in a cloud computing environment

+ Transparent data encryption that requires no changes to existing applications

+ Effective privileged-user preventive controls and insider threat mitigation

+ Solutions for automating activity monitoring, auditing and compliance reporting

Produced by: CSO and Network World . . . . . Sponsored by: Oracle

-- Network World seminars are designed to be learning opportunities for invited executives and managers in IT end-user organizations. Attendance is restricted to individuals who have influence to buy or lease computer hardware, software or services for their organization. As a result, registration applications submitted by those who represent IT vendor organizations may be subject to further review, with approval at the discretion of Network World.

CommunityTechDays Feb'2010

Saturday 02/13/10 - Sunday 02/14/10   9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location:

A community TechDays event. Sessions include: Windows Azure Platform App Fabric, Silverlight, ASP.NET & AJAX 4.0, WF, SQL BI, SharePoint 2010 Features, Manage your Windows images with DISM - Windows 7, Locking and Blocking with SQL Server,ISA 2006 Technical Overview, Windows Power Schell Scripting, Exchange 2010 High Availability, How to Achieve More in Less Time

IT Roadmap - San Francisco

Thursday 12/10/09 - Thursday 12/10/09   7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Location:

Come to IT Roadmap San Francisco and Learn...

Ways cloud computing and SaaS - both public and private - are ready now to save you money on everything from apps to servers without compromising security.

Ways to go green - and immediately cut your energy costs and building expenses - that are both bottom-line and eco-friendly.

Ways to transform your data center into a profit center. With virtualization. Service-oriented architecture. Blade computing. And a dynamic infrastructure that maximizes your current assets instead new spending.

You’ll find an expo hall with leading IT vendors ready to talk about delivering solutions you wouldn’t even consider last year.

And it’s all FREE ... just click, quality, register and attend IT Roadmap San Francisco. You can do it in a day ... with benefits you’ll see enterprise wide tomorrow.

IT Roadmap San Francisco: The one-day, full focus event, event that combines a professional conference with a private expo on 9 mission-critical topics of enterprise IT:

• Application Delivery
• Building a Resilient, Dynamic Data Center
• Making Your Green IT Initiative a Success - NEW!
• Network Management, Automation and Control
• SaaS, Cloud Computing, & Managed Services
• WAN, Wireless & Mobility Strategies
• Security and Compliance
• UC, VoIP & Collaboration
• Virtualization

SD ISSA CYBER SUMMIT

Thursday 11/19/09 - Thursday 11/19/09   7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:

What really matters in Cyber Security - where the opportunities are!

General theme/key objectives: Collaboratively identify, assess and then distill the key cyber issues and activities we must all address collectively, to then tailor our organizational capabilities and products around them. Otherwise the current high level organizational and political focus in cyber will continue with no government consensus on an actionable technical way forward. Thus industry needs to decipher and decide what THEY collectively see as the key technical actions to move "cyber security" forward asap, as the threat is upon us ALL NOW - see the recent, very telling "60 Minutes"  CBS presentation on Cyber Terrorism"
http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=4865   
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/06/60minutes/main5555565.shtml 

If you saw 60 minutes Monday night, you know there are many security incidents happening NOW (as all the IA folks know anyway): MANY banks ($100m stolen already THIS year, of KNOWN thefts), power plants being affected (one in Brazil, that had a several million folks w/o power for many days), etc, etc that have ALREADY been and are being comprised NOW...   Even our own "CENTCOM" command, among many others!
Until February of this year, ADM McConnell was the nation's top spy. As chief of national intelligence, he oversaw the Central Intelligence Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency.
Today it's not only possible, all of that has actually happened, plus a lot more we don't even know about. 
It's why President Obama has made cyber war defense a top national priority and why some people are already saying that the next big war is less likely to begin with a bang than a blackout.  "Can you imagine your life without electric power or electronic banking ?"  as all it will take is ONE partial successful effort to destroy our confidence in banking - electronic money /  credit is everything now - and we'll all panic....   """
That is, many, many "cyber" threats are in ACTION NOW, as we know cyber crime is huge and growing fast, but we have seemingly no enterprise, top down, technical "implementation level" action on DOING collaborative IA things as a USA TEAM... So THIS is YOUR opportunity to speak up!!!

Interop New York

Monday 11/16/09 - Friday 11/20/09   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:

Don't miss Interop New York in New York this fall, where you'll see the full range o solutions, learn what's new and identify technology must-haves for your business.

Interop is the one event you need to attend in 2009 to gain a comprehensive understanding of technologies that will drive down costs and position your organization for growth. Register today.

Learn about all the latest innovations at Interop New York—including virtualization, mobility, cloud computing and data center advances—and learn how to leverage new technologies to drive down costs, increase productivity and improve collaboration.

IT Roadmap - DC

Tuesday 10/27/09 - Tuesday 10/27/09   7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Location:

Come to IT Roadmap Washington DC and Learn...

Ways cloud computing and SaaS - both public and private - are ready now to save you money on everything from apps to servers without compromising security.

Ways to go green - and immediately cut your energy costs and building expenses - that are both bottom-line and eco-friendly.

Ways to transform your data center into a profit center. With virtualization. Service-oriented architecture. Blade computing. And a dynamic infrastructure that maximizes your current assets instead new spending.

You’ll find an expo hall with leading IT vendors ready to talk about delivering solutions you wouldn’t even consider last year.

And it’s all FREE ... just click, quality, register and attend IT Roadmap DC. You can do it in a day ... with benefits you’ll see enterprise wide tomorrow.

It’s doesn’t look like tough time are going away anytime soon. Which makes attending IT Roadmap more important than ever.

IT Roadmap DC: The one-day, full focus event, event that combines a professional conference with a private expo on 9 mission-critical topics of enterprise IT:

• Application Delivery
• Building a Resilient, Dynamic Data Center
• Making Your Green IT Initiative a Success - NEW!
• Network Management, Automation and Control
• SaaS, Cloud Computing, & Managed Services
• WAN, Wireless & Mobility Strategies
• Security and Compliance
• UC, VoIP & Collaboration
• Virtualization

SMB Nation Fall 2009!

Friday 10/02/09 - Sunday 10/04/09   7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location:

SMB Nation Fall returns for its 7th year with all new content and an expanded view of the SMB technology opportunity. Now more than ever, SMB consultants and channel partners need a "makeover" that includes new business practices, increased professionalism, and new technology opportunities above and beyond network infrastructure.

SMB Nation Fall is a blend of business content (BusinessSpeak) and technical content (GeekSpeak). This curriculum, presented in an academic learning environment, fosters professional peer interaction that will continue long after the weekend. Much of the content is oriented toward creating immediate results you can use the following day (for example, the "How To" paradigm). The goal of our rich content is to help you immediately generate more cash!

IT Roadmap - Seattle

Thursday 09/17/09 - Thursday 09/17/09   7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Location:

Come to IT Roadmap Seattle and Learn...

Ways cloud computing and SaaS - both public and private - are ready now to save you money on everything from apps to servers without compromising security.

Ways to go green - and immediately cut your energy costs and building expenses - that are both bottom-line and eco-friendly.

Ways to transform your data center into a profit center. With virtualization. Service-oriented architecture. Blade computing. And a dynamic infrastructure that maximizes your current assets instead new spending.

The fact is if you get out there now - to Network World’s IT Roadmap event when it comes to Seattle on September 17 - you’ll find an expo hall with leading IT vendors ready to talk about delivering solutions you wouldn’t even consider last year.

And it’s all FREE ... just click, quality, register and attend IT Roadmap Seattle. You can do it in a day ... with benefits you’ll see enterprise wide tomorrow.

It’s doesn’t look like tough time are going away anytime soon. Which makes attending IT Roadmap more important than ever.

IT Roadmap Seattle: The one-day, full focus event, event that combines a professional conference with a private expo on 9 mission-critical topics of enterprise IT:

• Application Delivery
• Building a Resilient, Dynamic Data Center
• Making Your Green IT Initiative a Success - NEW!
• Network Management, Automation and Control
• SaaS, Cloud Computing, & Managed Services
• WAN, Wireless & Mobility Strategies
• Security and Compliance
• UC, VoIP & Collaboration
• Virtualization

IT Roadmap - Dallas

Wednesday 09/02/09 - Wednesday 09/02/09   7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Location:

Come to IT Roadmap Dallas and Learn...

Ways cloud computing and SaaS - both public and private - are ready now to save you money on everything from apps to servers without compromising security.

Ways to go green - and immediately cut your energy costs and building expenses - that are both bottom-line and eco-friendly.

Ways to transform your data center into a profit center. With virtualization. Service-oriented architecture. Blade computing. And a dynamic infrastructure that maximizes your current assets instead new spending.

The fact is if you get out there now - to Network World’s IT Roadmap event when it comes to Dallas on September 2 - you’ll find an expo hall with leading IT vendors ready to talk about delivering solutions you wouldn’t even consider last year.

And it’s all FREE ... just click, quality, register and attend IT Roadmap Dallas. You can do it in a day ... with benefits you’ll see enterprise wide tomorrow.

It’s doesn’t look like tough time are going away anytime soon. Which makes attending IT Roadmap more important than ever.

IT Roadmap Dallas: The one-day, full focus event, event that combines a professional conference with a private expo on 10 mission-critical topics of enterprise IT:

• Application Delivery
• Building a Resilient, Dynamic Data Center
• Making Your Green IT Initiative a Success - NEW!
• Network Management, Automation and Control
• SaaS, Cloud Computing, & Managed Services
• WAN, Wireless & Mobility Strategies
• Security and Compliance
• Simplifying the Data Center Network
• UC, VoIP & Collaboration
• Virtualization

IT Roadmap - Philadelphia

Tuesday 07/14/09 - Tuesday 07/14/09   7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Location:

Come to IT Roadmap Philadelphia
and Learn...

Ways cloud computing and SaaS - both public and private - are ready now to save you money on everything from apps to servers without compromising security.

Ways to go green - and immediately cut your energy costs and building expenses - that are both bottom-line and eco-friendly.

Ways to transform your data center into a profit center. With virtualization. Service-oriented architecture. Blade computing. And a dynamic infrastructure that maximizes your current assets instead new spending.

The fact is if you get out there now - to Network World’s IT Roadmap event when it comes to Philadelphia on July 14 - you’ll find an expo hall with leading IT vendors ready to talk about delivering solutions you wouldn’t even consider last year.

And it’s all FREE ... just click, quality, register and attend IT Roadmap Philadelphia. You can do it in a day ... with benefits you’ll see enterprise wide tomorrow.

It’s doesn’t look like tough time are going away anytime soon. Which makes attending IT Roadmap more important than ever.

IT Roadmap Philadelphia: The one-day, full focus event, event that combines a professional conference with a private expo on 9 mission-critical topics of enterprise IT:

• Application Delivery
• Building a Resilient, Dynamic Data Center
• Making Your Green IT Initiative a Success - NEW!
• Network Management, Automation and Control
• SaaS, Cloud Computing, & Managed Services
• WAN, Wireless & Mobility Strategies
• Security and Compliance
• UC, VoIP & Collaboration
• Virtualization

IT Roadmap - Atlanta

Wednesday 06/24/09 - Wednesday 06/24/09   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:

IT Roadmap 2009... scheduled in 10 U.S. cities!
The 1-day, 10-city event that combines a professional conference and with private IT expo focused on the most-important topics in IT today:

Network Management, Automation & Control Simplifying the Data Center Network WAN, Wireless & Mobility Strategies Virtualization UC, VoIP & Collaboration

SaaS, Cloud Computing, & Managed Services Security & Compliance Green IT Application Delivery Building a Resilient, Dynamic Data Center

You’ll get insights from IT leaders
It’s where IT’s best and brightest gather locally for one day a year to gain forecasts from the industry’s most-followed analysts. Case histories from successful end users. Answers from IT’s key vendors.

Plus a private IT expo of leading vendors
In person with the latest, most-effective enterprise-ready solutions for you to compare and evaluate. An open opportunity for you to get personal consults and ask for rate quotes. A chance to meet top management and fellow IT professionals who are ready to personalize solutions for your enterprise..

You are invited to attend IT Roadmap free-courtesy of Network World.

The 6th annual "The Security Summit" in San Diego

Wednesday 05/20/09 - Thursday 05/21/09   7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location:

The Security Network is pleased to announce its 6th annual The Security Summit with exhibition and competition May 20-21. The 2008 Summit was our most successful to date, and we expect to exceed that this year. The conference will again feature speakers and panels with government, military, academia and industry representatives from multiple countries.

The "Most Innovative Products & Services" competition is the highlight of the event. Products are being sought in eight categories: 1) Command & Control; 2) Communications Interoperability & Hastily Formed Networks; 3) Disaster Preparedness & First Responders; 4) Information Assurance, CyberSecurity & Security Software; 5) Port and Maritime Security; 6) Robotics; 7) Surveillance and Sensors (including CBNRE); and 8) Transportation & Logistics Security. Register or get more event information.

About
The Security Network & Center for Maritime Systems & Security Executive Board is comprised of a diverse cross-section of San Diego business, civic and government leaders. The mission of The Security Network is to advance security by "Fostering Innovation through Collaboration" worldwide. The non-profit, non-partisan The Security Network promotes rapid commercialization of dual usage security technologies and development of effective regional security.

Interop Las Vegas - NPA discount

Sunday 05/17/09 - Thursday 05/21/09   8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:

Interop Las Vegas
May 17-21, 2009
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
www.interop.com
Interop’s comprehensive IT Conference and Expo is the best place to learn how technology can build your competitive edge. See all the latest innovations—including virtualization, mobility and cloud computing—that will help you increase efficiency, drive revenue and cut costs. Attend 200+ sessions and see 400+ exhibitors at the leading business technology event, May 17-21, 2009. Register today with this link for a special discount of $100 off any educational offering for members of NPA.

IT Roadmap

Wednesday 05/06/09 - Wednesday 05/06/09  
Location:

Come to IT Roadmap Boston and Learn...

Ways cloud computing and SaaS - both public and private - are ready now to save you money on everything from apps to servers without compromising security.

Ways to go green - and immediately cut your energy costs and building expenses - that are both bottom-line and eco-friendly.

Ways to transform your data center into a profit center. With virtualization. Service-oriented architecture. Blade computing. And a dynamic infrastructure that maximizes your current assets instead new spending.

And it’s all FREE ... just click, quality, register and attend IT Roadmap Boston. You can do it in a day ... with benefits you’ll see enterprise wide tomorrow.

4th Annual SMB Nation Spring Conference

Friday 05/01/09 - Sunday 05/03/09   9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location:

Become A Trusted Business Advisor!
The 4th annual SMB Nation Spring show is less than a month away and the EARLY BIRD RATE expires soon. So sign-up now for this "SMB Technology Makeover Weekend" where you will leave with immediately useful information to increase your earnings. So STOP WHINING about the economy and start WINNING by investing in yourself at SMB Nation Spring!

Think of this event, held at an amazing college campus conference facility just outside NYC, as the weekend "Executive MBA" program for the "rest of us". Below you will find specific content and speaker information but visit smbnation.com to learn much more about this event, our complete offering and agenda.

IT Roadmap

Thursday 04/02/09 - Thursday 04/02/09  
Location:

Welcome to IT Roadmap 2009

Opportunities await you. IT Roadmap, the one-day, free, regional IT event comes to you with the best solutions and best practices to keep your company moving through these tough times.

IT Roadmap Chicago: The one-day, full focus event, event that combines a professional conference with a private expo on 10 mission-critical topics of enterprise IT:

• Application Delivery
• Building a Resilient, Dynamic Data Center
• Making Your Green IT Initiative a Success - NEW!
• Network Management, Automation and Control
• SaaS, Cloud Computing, & Managed Services
• WAN, Wireless & Mobility Strategies
• Security and Compliance
• Simplifying the Data Center Network
• UC, VoIP & Collaboration
• Virtualization

Give to Casa de Los Pobres - shoes for the poor

Monday 12/22/08 - Monday 12/22/08  
Location:

TIJUANA -- They gather each day outside the iron gates, waiting to feed their hunger.

As the short blast of a whistle breaks the calm, they inch their way toward the kitchen at Casa de los Pobres, where a mixture of squash and bologna, soup and tortillas await them. Some in this downtrodden flock of 600 lean on crutches or walkers, and others rock their babies in their arms. Many wear long faces brought on by hunger and despair. This is the every day affair.

This year on December 22nd, about 1,400 families will recieve food, a blanket, one pair of shoes, gifts, and fresh fruit from Casa de Los Pobres, assisted by the hardworking, dedicated, and loving nuns that collect and distribute the goods every year.

Friends of the Poor is proud to support this day annually and asks for your supporting donation. Volunteers welcome.

VoiceCon San Francisco

Monday 11/10/08 - Thursday 11/13/08  
Location:

In a time of tight budgets, VoiceCon San Francisco 2008® is more important to you than ever. The Conference program and exhibition is designed to help you address two key questions that affect your company's bottom line:
How to select, build and manage the communications platform that's right for your enterprise.
How to leverage that platform with the services and applications that will enable the enterprise to control costs, increase revenues and maximize its opportunities.

VoiceCon San Francisco will run November 10-13, 2008 at the Moscone North Convention Center, and registration is now open.

2008 ISSA SoCal Security Symposium

Thursday 10/30/08 - Thursday 10/30/08   7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Location:

“Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management:
Balancing Vital Security Issues”

Hear internationally acclaimed speakers on current security topics

Dave Cullinane, CISO of eBay
International Risk Issues

Gene Schultz, CTO of HighTower
Balancing Compliance Needs and Security-related Risks
Through a Governance Framework

Daniel Garrie, Esq. of CRAI
Technology Risk Mgmt. & eDiscovery

Marcus Sachs, Executive Dir. Govt. Affairs & Nat’l. Policy of Verizon
The Latest in Privacy Legislation and Compliance

BrightTALK™ IT Certification and Training Summit

Tuesday 10/14/08 - Tuesday 10/14/08  
Location:

Network Professional Associaion, ISACA, (ISC)2, LPI, ISSA and CompTIA signed on to speak on the importance of certification and training

UCSB - Graduate Student Workshop in Computing

Friday 10/03/08 - Friday 10/03/08  
Location:

UC Santa Barbara's Computer Science department is holding its annual graduate student workshop in computing on Oct 3rd sponsored by Microsoft and Google. NPA members invited

Data Protection Summit

Tuesday 03/11/08 - Thursday 03/13/08  
Location:

StoragePlus 2006 conference

Tuesday 09/12/06 - Wednesday 09/13/06  
Location:

About StoragePlus 2006
StoragePlus 2006 includes two parts: a conference and an exhibition. The conference will be a forum full of unique content developed explicitly for this event by leading corporate technology architects and strategic thinkers. We'll be talking tiered storage and ILM, the use of 10-Gbit/s Ethernet versus Fibre Channel in the data center, virtualization of block-level storage and filing systems, and other elements of today's streamlined and centralized storage networks. The exhibition will comprise three-and-a-half hours of attendee visiting hours per day. Meals and refreshments will be served in the exhibition center.

IT Roadmap

Tuesday 06/27/06 - Tuesday 06/27/06  
Location:

Six Sigma for IT & Software Development Conference and Workshops

Monday 06/19/06 - Wednesday 06/21/06  
Location:

INBOX 2006

Wednesday 05/31/06 - Thursday 06/01/06  
Location:

INBOX is the first and only event focused on the Internet’s first and central application: email. In just two days, you’ll get a rock-solid email system and email marketing plan you can count on. Marketing directors, IT management, messaging managers, systems administrators, brand development staff, system engineers and email marketing professionals all need a place to learn, discuss and debate best practices, products and cost-effective systems. Vendors need a place where they can talk to, learn from and sell to the email product and service-buying marketplace. That place is INBOX: The Email Event.

NPA members get a FREE Buyer Pass, or save $100 on a full-conference pass.

Web Globalization

Monday 05/22/06 - Wednesday 05/24/06  
Location:

INTEROP 2006

Sunday 04/30/06 - Friday 05/05/06  
Location:

Interop makes you smart. Master key technologies in 200+ sessions, see the full range of IT solutions from 400+ exhibitors and gain insight from industry leaders. Interop will show you exactly how to make your IT department more informed and responsive to business needs. Increase your IT IQ.

LinuxWorld and NetworkWorld Conference and Expo 2006

Monday 04/24/06 - Saturday 04/26/08  
Location:

Featuring the latest in strategic technology, this conference/tradeshow will draw a host of key figures in the IT community, from forward-thinking users to decision-making executives.

The three-day conference of 80+ sessions is completely non-commercial and unlike any other of its kind. Get true informative value minus the sales pitch! Exceptional educational programming includes dynamic keynotes, case studies, tutorials and hands-on labs. View conference schedule, presentation abstracts and speaker bios.

NPA members receive a 25% discount on ALL admission packages

PLUS, get free access to the 20,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall-including special features and keynotes from IBM, Novell, HP and Samsung.

Service Oriented Architecture and Web Services

Monday 03/27/06 - Wednesday 03/29/06  
Location:

AITP San Diego - Cloud Conference

Saturday 06/29/01 - Saturday 06/29/01   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:

AITP’s 8th Annual “Cloud and Beyond” is not your typical cloud conference. We are 400+ of your IT peers whose goal is to help the professional growth and education of the SoCal IT community. Come hear thought leaders as well as peer use-cases on cloud, innovative technologies and Big Data/IoT.

Education - NPA Booth - Awards for Professionalism Partner
The single most important business technology event of the year, where you'll see the tremendous amount of innovation in the IT market on display. Free Pass to the Leading Business Technology Event. Now is the time to register for the single most important business technology event of the year, where you'll see the tremendous amount of innovation in the IT market on display. Your free Expo Pass gives you access to 500+ exhibitors and 70+ free sessions. You'll see the full range of IT solutions, and get the latest information on key technology issues. See all the latest business technologies and meet with more than 500 leading vendors in the Interop Exhibition including: Bonus Programs@Interop—Open to All Attendees Take advantage of a calendar of free sessions and events open to all Interop attendees. Highlights include: Energy Camp: A new unconference dedicated to reducing IT's global carbon footprint. Software 2008 Expo: Explore software's contribution to your IT strategy. The Unconference: Discuss the future of web operations, security, virtualization and mobility in an informal, collaborative setting. Strategic Design for Places in the Network Track: Architectural designs to revolutionize your business. Interoperability Track: Learn to leverage a real-world mix of technologies. SMB Solutions Summit: Maximize productivity and return on investment. InteropNet Tours: See monitoring, redundant virtualization, green IT and integrated services in action. InteropLabs: Learn from experts as they develop, implement and test NAC and UC solutions. Best of Interop Awards: Find out which new products and services earn Information Week's top honors. Booth Crawl: Enjoy a refreshing beverage while you see the latest products and services. Attend these and other free sessions and events with any pass, including a FREE EXPO PASS. INTEROP LAS VEGAS SPECIAL OFFER: Register with priority code CMCFNL80 to receive a FREE EXPO PASS. Register for an Expo Plus pass to receive all the benefits of the Expo pass, plus access to one session from the paid Conference program, Interop bag, invitation to attendee party and much more. Educational Programs Conference: Choose sessions from 17 Conference tracks, where you'll find comprehensive thought leadership across the range of technologies impacting your business: • Virtualization • Data Center • IT Service Management • Green IT • IT Security • Physical Security • Networking and Services • Application Delivery • Storage • Unified Communications • VoIP • Wireless and Mobility • SOA • SaaS and Cloud Computing • Enterprise 2.0 • Offshoring • Open Source CIO Boot Camp: intensive two-day program that helps CIOs, CTOs and senior IT executives understand, get and keep IT's top job. NAC Day: the best way to authenticate and control all of your network connections. Workshops: full-day and two-day courses with up to the minute, in-depth information on key topics. Attend sessions in the leading management, strategy and policy event for today's security professionals, delivering a business-focused view of enterprise security.
Today’s IT leader has opportunities far beyond the hopes and dreams of twenty years ago. IT business leaders today can and should play an instrumental role in shaping the vision of an organisation and driving paradigmatic change. More than ever before, the IT leader’s effectiveness will determine the destiny of the company and more than ever before IT leader’s must dare to be what they aspire to be - the strategic difference-maker, the change warrior and ultimately the business leaders of tomorrow. As the role of technology leaders evolve, learn how award winning CIOs from around the world have capitalised on technology and innovation to move to the forefront as strategy leaders, business builders and masters of their industries. Only the IT Business Leaders Forum brings the intelligence, innovations, and leadership of the IT industry together in one place at one time. This event will focus on a broad range or perspectives from global macroeconomic issues to corporate IT strategy and tactics. Date: 7th & 8th April 2008 Topic: IT Business Leaders Forum Venue: Swissotel Sydney Key Topics Increasing the linkage between business strategy and IT capability Managing the human capital in Information Technology in line with skill shortages Showing the benefits of IT - ROI of new technologies Prioritising Green IT initiatives while saving IT costs Achieving evolutionary success by using unified communications "NPA members are entitled to a 10% discount upon registration with Ms. Esther Wong." For further details and brochures, please contact: Ms. Esther Wong    Tel No: +603 2723 6736    Fax No: +603 2723 6699    Email add: estherw@marcusevanskl.com
	14th Web Site Globalization October 22 - 24, 2007 Crowne Plaza, San Diego, CA For the 14th time, IQPC has developed its Web Site Globalization conference, which includes insight on the good, the bad, and the ugly of web site globalization. Focused on case studies from leading organizations, this conference will focus on the ideal blend of localization, internationalization, infrastructure models, global content management and other strategies to maintain your brand integrity while achieving maximum ROI on your global investments.
Interop New York Oct. 22-26, 2007 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center See all of the latest technologies in action at Interop New York, October 22-26, 2007. Visit 200+ exhibitors, attend 100+ sessions, and check out live demos of practical business solutions. Interop is the gathering place for business and IT leaders who want to find out what's next in business technology. Free Expo Passes as a benefit to members - free admission to the Exposition (a $50 value) or a savings of up to $500 on conference packages.
Culminis group members (NPA is a founding memebr of Culminis) are invited to Get Connected at the San Diego T3 Symposium. It’s presented by AITP – San Diego The Dream Car Tour prize is really unique! This Culminis VIP Pass gives you free admission to a new and exciting IT event series that connects you with your industry peers, market leading solution providers and the latest technology. Be part of the technology think tank coming to San Diego on October 25. With informative keynote presentations by Tony Kender, SVP of SMB Markets for Oracle, and Mario Armstrong, Technology Futurist…you’ll learn valuable insights that will help you become an increasingly effective IT leader. Your Culminis VIP status gets you into the event free (a $295 value).

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	IT Roadmap: Dallas September 6, 2007 1 day, 8 tracks, 40 all-stars, analysts, vendors, and end users with new technology, best practices, case histories and practical solutions for IT's best and brightest!
	IT Roadmap: Santa Clara June 27, 2007

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INBOX: The Messaging Industry Event May 31 - June 1, 2007 San Jose Marriott San Jose, CA

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Server Blade Summit May 1 - 3, 2007 Anaheim Marriott Anaheim, CA

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IT 360° “Enterprise Networks Full Circle” - Canada’s IT conference and expo for IT professionals responsible for enterprise networks, is dedicated to all aspects of the Network, including:

We are excited to announce that we are offering a 10% discount for the SMB Easy Conference in New York on May 4th and 5th.

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1 Day ** 8 Tracks ** 40 IT All-Stars and Analysts, Vendors, User Case Studies and...
YOU with a passport to explore it all FREE!

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Data Protection Summit March 12-15, 2007 Hilton Irvine/OC Airport 18800 McArthur Blvd. Irvine, CA

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InfoWorld's Virtualization Executive Forum

Enterprise Virtualization combines system and storage virtualization technologies to create a more flexible, cost-effective infrastructure that paves the way to dynamically manage your IT environment. Attend InfoWorld's Virtualization Executive Forum, September 25-26, 2006 in New York City, and learn from IT Professionals that speak from experience.

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2005 e-Financial WorldExpo
October 27-28, 2005
National Trade Centre at Exhibition Place
Toronto, Canada

The most anticipated international exposition and conference that covers all aspects of information technologies and enterprise solutions employed by the world's financial service sectors, including banking institutions, insurance providers, investment and brokerage houses, securities and mortgage providers. Delegates at the event will discuss many financial applications and solutions for Business Intelligence, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Outsourcing /ASP, Security, Systems Integration and many others. NPA MEMBERS! Receive a free 1-Session Conference Pass or 30% discount on Conference Day passes.

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e-Gov Forum & Expo 2005 Government & Health Technologies Forums. The Leading IT Event for Government & Health Sectors August 30-31, 2005, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ottawa , Canada The 2005 Government Technologies Forum and 2005 Health Technologies Forum are the premier learning and networking events for IT professionals from all levels of government and health services in Canada , including the federal and MASH (Municipalities, Academic Institutions, Schools and Hospitals) sectors. Both of these important IT conferences will be hosted simultaneously at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Ottawa . Delegates at these events will discuss many Government and Health initiatives and solutions, including Information Management, Privacy, Security, Government to Citizen (G2C) Electronic Service Delivery, e-Health, Government Portals, Health Technologies, IT Outsourcing and many others. Receive your promotion code and receive a free 1-Session Conference Pass or to purchase Conference Day passes.

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June 13-15, 2005, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona Why You Should Attend Are mobile and wireless technologies pushing your enterprise envelope? Is the proliferation of more devices challenging your organization's ability to stay on the cutting edge? Do you need to learn how other companies and industries apply the latest and greatest mobile and wireless tools? Then attend Computerworld's Mobile & Wireless World Conference, the place where you can gain first-hand, cutting-edge knowledge that can enhance your organization's mobile and wireless strategies.

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NetWorld+Interop Las Vegas 2005 is the most comprehensive IT infrastructure event and is the only event to address today’s challenges and opportunities with a systems-wide approach by focusing every aspect of the event around six key themes - Network Infrastructure and Services, Wireless, Security, Performance, VoIP and Collaboration, Data Management and Compliance. Networld+Interop, May 1-6, 2005 - Your Complete Source for Building a Better IT Infrastructure. NPA Members can receive $100 off educational products.

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2005 Wireless & Mobile WorldExpo May 18-19, 2005, National Trade Centre at Exhibition Place, Toronto, Canada The 2005 Wireless & Mobile World Expo is the global event for the wireless and mobile industry, attracting key decision-makers, to learn and purchase the latest products and solutions, including Wi-Fi/802.11/802.16, Wireless Security, Bluetooth, VoIP, RFID, ZigBee offered by technology vendors and service providers. Together the exhibition and conference facilitates networking for over 2,000 leading industry delegates, and is an unrivalled platform for generating new business and exchanging ideas. Free Expo passes. Members receive your discount code for 10% off on conference passes.

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LinuxWorld Canada Conference & Expo 2005 and NetworkWorld Conference & Expo 2005 April 18-20, 2005 - Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Bldg The largest Linux/Open Source and Network IT events in Canada for the year 2005. Both events are running concurrently providing a powerful combination of education and vendors. A compelling conference offering dynamic keynotes, case studies, tutorials and hands-on labs by renowned industry specialists - 80 sessions now finalized – Pick and choose from either show to suit your uniqueneeds. And a must see trade show featuring high profile experts from 150+ leading vendor companies. Platinum Sponsors: Novell, IBM & HP *Each of these sponsors is giving a Keynote Presentation that is available for Free to all registrants. All this under one roof - A Total Linux & Network Experience! NPA MEMBERS Receive: 1) FREE trade show pre-registration and 2) 25% discount off pre-registration on all seminars/tutorials at the conference.

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Learn about the latest in open source and desktop Linux! Come to the Desktop Summit (www.desktopsummit.com), February 9-11, 2005 in sunny San Diego, CA. Find out about practical ways to migrate your systems to affordable, secure desktop Linux and open source applications. Get a professional Linux certification from LPI during the Summit for only $25! Hear Real Networks' CEO Rob Glaser discuss "Digital Media on the Desktop." Other exciting speakers include Mitch Kapor (creator of Lotus 1-2-3 and Founder of the Open Source Applications Foundation), Michael Robertson (CEO, Linspire), and Mitchell Baker (Mozilla Foundation). Highlights include: Enterprise migration, Linux in the Movies, OpenOffice.org and Mozilla, Linux ease-of-use study, and gaming tournament. All presentations, over 40 exhibits and demos, meals, and T-shirt are just $50 for NPA members (regular early-bird price $99).

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2004 e-Financial WorldExpo November 18 & 19 National Trade Centre at Exhibition Place, Toronto, Canada

The e-Financial WorldExpo is the most anticipated worldwide exposition and conference of its kind and covers a wide range of information technologies utilized by financial institutions. Topics of the event include CRM, Online Banking Applications, Business Intelligence, Risk Management, Outsourcing, Security, Web Services, etc NPA members - You can enjoy a 15% discount on exhibition space and sponsorship package for 2004 e-Financial WorldExpo and 10% discount on all conference passes.

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The Adam Smith Institute’s Inaugural Conference BUSINESS INFORMATION SECURITY Tuesday 30th November 2004 Café Royal, London Taking a proactive and strategic approach: placing IT security on the corporate agenda. The ASI’s Business Information Security conference will bring together key decision-makers to address the most critical issues facing companies as they strive to protect themselves in this challenging environment. We are offering you, a member of the NPA, the unique opportunity to register with a 15% discount off the standard price.

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IT Program Management Office Best Practices December 13-15, 2004 Miami, FL

Improve Project Success Rates by Implementing Standard Practices. This event will take place on Dec 13-15, 2004 at the Hotel Intercontinental in Miami FL. Attend this conference to find out what 90% of the top organizations do that you can leverage on to ensure successes to your IT projects. Their successes are simply by adhering to a common project methodology managing IT projects through a permanent Program Management Office. PDU Certification Points available for this conference. NPA members are entitled to a 10% discount!

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Networking Decisions Conference November 3-5, 2004 Atlanta, GA     Looking for the most practical advice for the optimization and security of your enterprise network? Attend the 3rd annual Networking Decisions Conference in Atlanta this November and gain the perfect blend of technical and strategic content from industry experts that you can take back and utilize immediately into your existing network. Registration is free for qualified IT professionals.

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National Cyber Security Awareness Month What is National Cyber Security Awareness Month? National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), observed in October and organized by the National Cyber Security Alliance, is an intensive awareness campaign reaching out to consumers, small businesses, educators, children and other stakeholders. NCSAM focuses on raising awareness of the importance of computer security and educating users, particularly those listed above, about practices and technologies they can use to protect themselves online. The objective is to improve the state of computer security for individual users, our information networks and our nation as a whole.

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May 9-14, 2004 Las Vegas, NV NPA is again elated to offer the third annual NPA Awards for Professionalism, NPA Member Meeting and Party, some of the best education available all in co-operation with NetWorld+Interop 2004.

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June 2-4, 2004 San Jose Marriott - San Jose, CA

NPA is proud to partner with INBOX - The Email Event. As an endorsing association, NPA members are invited to join us for INBOX which will be held in San Jose, CA June 2-4. We are pleased to offer VIP rates to our NPA members. INBOX is the only event focused on the Internet's first and central application: email. The event provides the most comprehensive, in-depth conference and show floor ever focused on email. The most pressing AND substantive issues will be covered, ranging from security concerns such as anti-spam, anti-virus and content filtering to wireless email access to critical IT infrastructure, cost of ownership and ROI.

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	Enterprise Messaging Decisions May 4-6, 2004 Chicago, IL.
At Enterprise Messaging Decisions you'll get a front row seat to experieince Howard Marks discuss protecting your Exchange and Domino systems from disasters small and large. In addition to Howard Marks, Mark Minasi, best-selling author of Mastering Windows NT Server will discuss "Yukon Coming to the Operating System and More: Microsoft OS Update."

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	Gartner PlanetStorage 2004 June 14-17, 2004 Las Vegas, NV
NPA partners with Gartner to bring the best to you. Gartner asked Storage end-user executives their top concerns for 2004. Then we created a conference to address them: Full Track of “Best Practices” plus perspectives on Resource Management; Cost Justification/Infrastructure Design; Security/Disaster Recovery; Technology Roadmaps.

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Wireless & Mobile WorldExpo July 21 & 22, 2004 National Trade Centre Toronto, Canada

This WorldExpo is the most comprehensive international tradeshow and conference on wireless and mobile technologies and their applications in Canada. While other tradeshows have been too narrow in focus, the WorldExpo addresses wireless and mobile technologies more extensively than any IT event in North America. Technologies and topics covered WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth, WLAN, Web Services and Security, Wireless/Mobile Enterprise…. NPA members - You can enjoy a 15% discount on exhibition space and sponsorship package for 2004 Wireless & Mobile WorldExpo and 10% discount on all conference passes.

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e-Financial WorldExpo September 14 & 15, 2004 National Trade Centre Toronto, Canada The e-Financial WorldExpo is the largest international exposition and conference that covers all major technologies used by financial institutions. As Toronto is the financial and technological capital of Eastern North America, the e-Financial WorldExpo will be the ultimate international event for all professionals involved with banking, insurance, security and other financial institutions. Topics covered: Web Services, Security, Database Management, Real-Time Business & Collaboration, Financial Services Convergence, CRM, Outsourcing, E-Commerce… NPA members - You can enjoy a 15% discount on exhibition space and sponsorship package for 2004 e-Financial WorldExpo and 10% discount on all conference passes.

The second annual ILM Summit West has selected Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance as the topical emphasis. To encourage your participation in this data-centric event, they are offering FREE ADMISSION to all NPA members. In addition, they are offering reduced rates for Exhibitors and some very affordable Sponsorship packages, which all include PR, Exhibit table, and full attendee contact list . Just mention your NPA membership.

2005 e-Financial WorldExpo
October 27-28, 2005
National Trade Centre at Exhibition Place
Toronto, Canada

http://e-financial.wowgao.com

The most anticipated international exposition and conference that covers all aspects of information technologies and enterprise solutions employed by the world's financial service sectors, including banking institutions, insurance providers, investment and brokerage houses, securities and mortgage providers. Delegates at the event will discuss many financial applications and solutions for Business Intelligence, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Outsourcing /ASP, Security, Systems Integration and many others

NPA MEMBERS! free 1-Session Conference Pass or 30% discount on Conference Day passes. Promotion code located on members welcome page.

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