Industry Leaders and IT Decision Makers To Converge in Orlando for Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2004 October 17-22
CEOs Ballmer, Barrett, Chambers and McNealy to Participate in Keynote Interviews with Gartner Analysts
STAMFORD, Conn., October 6, 2004 — Gartner, Inc. today announced the line-up of leading technology company CEOs who will participate in Mastermind Keynote Interviews at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2004, to be held October 17-22 in Orlando, Florida.
During these on-stage interviews, Gartner analysts address topical questions to the CEOs on information technology (IT) issues of vital concern to the audience. Interview guests will include:
Steve Ballmer, CEO Microsoft
Craig Barrett, CEO Intel
John Chambers, President & CEO Cisco Systems
Scott McNealy, President & CEO Sun Microsystems
Gartner analysts will also conduct a Mastermind Keynote interview with Sean O'Keefe, administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Mr. O'Keefe will explore with the analysts how IT supports NASA's space exploration mission, the role of emerging information technologies in the future of manned space exploration, and the specific challenges public sector organizations face that push the envelope of technology adoption.
Gartner Symposium/ITxpo is one of the largest gatherings of senior IT and business professionals from virtually every major industry category. Attendees will hear Gartner analysts take stock of the IT industry and present actionable advice on how best to meet the challenges of 2005 and beyond. More than 200 presentations are organized into 37 topical tracks. Featured topics include computing infrastructure, enterprise software strategies and the impact of continued market consolidation.
"What separates Gartner Symposium/ITxpo from other IT conferences is the depth, breadth and diversity of our agenda," said Scott Winkler, vice president and Gartner Fellow. "This has become the premier IT conference. Attendees get the advice they need by attending presentations, talking to Gartner analysts, meeting with experts from leading vendors and networking with other IT professionals - all in one venue." Last year's event attracted more than 6500 participants.
Examples of other focus areas at this year's Symposium/ITxpo in Orlando include:
Emerging Technologies - how future technologies will transform business, the workplace and society
Adopting Global Sourcing - where, when, why and why not
Disruptions and Discontinuities ? anticipating the unexpected
The Future Role of the IS Organization ? drivers of change and how to take action now
The New CIO Leader - challenging traditional notions of management, metrics, risk and IS's role in creating competitive advantage. This is also the subject of a new book by Gartner analysts Ellen Kitzis and Marianne Broadbent, ?The New CIO Leaders: Setting the Agenda and Delivering Results?, scheduled for release this fall.
Compliance & Corporate Governance ? how to meet public expectations and improve corporate performance
About Gartner Symposium/ITxpo:
Gartner Symposium/ITxpo is the IT industry's largest and most strategic conference, providing business leaders with a look at the future of IT. For more than 10,000 IT professionals from the world's leading enterprises, Gartner's annual Symposium/ITxpo events are key components of their annual planning efforts. Attendees rely on Gartner Symposium/ITxpo to gain insight into how their organizations can use technology to address business challenges and improve operational efficiency.
In Orlando, an integral part of the Gartner Symposium is the ITxpo showfloor, where more than 190 technology companies will showcase the latest technology solutions. There will be 13 ITxpo marketplaces, including mobile and wireless, business intelligence and data warehousing, IT services, security and a compliance pavilion. ITxpo marketplaces are focused areas designed to aggregate solution providers into a specific market and link conference topics to market solutions. Attendees can attend technology company presentations and schedule face to face meetings with exhibitors of their choice.
For more information, please visit www.gartner.com/us/symposium. Members of the media can register by contacting Maria Di Masi at 212-699-2734, or by e-mail at marai.dimasi@eurorscg.com.
About Gartner:
Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT and ITB) is the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry. Gartner serves more than 10,000 clients, including chief information officers and other senior IT executives in corporations and government agencies, as well as technology companies and the investment community. The Company focuses on delivering objective, in-depth analysis and actionable advice to enable clients to make more informed business and technology decisions. The Company's businesses consist of Gartner Intelligence, research and events for IT professionals; Gartner Executive Programs, membership programs and peer networking services; and Gartner Consulting, customized engagements with a specific emphasis on outsourcing and IT management. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and has more than 3,500 associates, including approximately 1,000 research analysts and consultants, in more than 75 locations worldwide For more information,
visit www.gartner.com.
