SIMposium09

WHEN

Sunday, November 8, 2009 - 8:00am - Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 5:00pm

WHERE

Westin Seattle- Seattle, Washignton

Fear in IT, Focus on the Future: Driving Productivity and Growth Through Emerging Technologies, Innovation Leadership Panel

Hundreds of highly influential CIOs, CTOS, and senior IT leaders will gather at SIMposium 09, Fresh Ideas for Peak Performance to discuss current business issues, identify industry best practices, and lay the foundation for developing business alliances. The event provides two-and-a-half-days for IT leaders to take advantage of the unique combination of learning, networking, and entertainment opportunities. There's no better place for learning how leading-edge practices and technologies can impact your business strategies.

Sponsors

Sunday, November 8
8:00am – 11:00am RLF Learning Experiences and Final Sessions
11:00am – 12:00pm RLF Graduation
12:00pm – 3:00pm Sunday Afternoon Technology Tour
4:45pm – 6:00pm Opening General Session Keynote – The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with
Pictures, Dan Roam, author of The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures
6:00pm – 7:00pm Welcome Reception in the Solutions Expo (Hosted by the Advisory Council)

Monday, November 9
7:00am – 8:00am Continental Breakfast
8:00am – 9:15am General Session Keynote – Building and Leading a Cohesive Team in Challenging Times,
Patrick Lencioni, author of eight bestsellers, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, The Three Signs of a
Miserable Job, and The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive
9:15am – 9:45am Break in the Solutions Expo
9:45am – 10:15am Sponsor Case Studies
10:30am – 11:30am Focus Area Sessions
11:30am – 1:00pm Lunch in the Solutions Expo
1:00pm – 2:00pm Featured Speakers – Fear in IT and Focus on the Future: Driving Productivity and Growth through
Emerging Technologies
2:00pm – 2:30pm Break in the Solutions Expo
2:30pm – 3:30pm Focus Area Sessions
3:45pm – 5:30pm General Session Keynote – It’s About the People: The REI Story, Bill Baumann, Vice President of Information
Technology, Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
7:00pm – 10:00pm Experience Music Project Networking Event

Tuesday, November 10
7:00am – 8:00am Continental Breakfast in the Solutions Expo
8:00am – 9:45am General Session Keynote – Tomorrow’s Threats: Creating Strategies Today, Eric Cowperthwaite,
Chief Information Security Officer, Providence Health & Services
9:45am – 10:15am Break in the Solutions Expo
10:15am – 10:45am Sponsor Case Studies
11:00am – 12:00pm Focus Area Sessions
12:00pm – 1:15pm Lunch and SIM Leader of the Year Award Presentation in the Solutions Expo
1:15pm – 2:15pm Focus Area Sessions
2:15pm – 2:45pm Break in the Solutions Expo
2:45pm – 3:45pm Featured Speakers — Innovation Leadership Panel
4:00pm – 5:00pm Closing General Session — Life on the Front Line: Perspectives on the Role of the CIO and the Evolution of IT,
Tony Scott, Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Microsoft Corporation

Download the SIMposium 09 Advance Program.

Event Policies

SIM Chicago events are focused on providing content-rich, peer-networking opportunities for the IT executive community.

As such, we strictly enforce a Dress Code Policy, No-Solicitation Policy, and Guest Policy.