The truth is that achieving a single view across the enterprise, is key to running your business. The effective management and governance of master data is both an opportunity and challenge for many large enterprises. Gartner Master Data Management (MDM) Summit 2008 highlights key trends and identifies best practices, technologies, software tools and vendors that will guide you through successful implementation of your master data management initiatives.

Agenda Tracks

3 Powerful Tracks focused on:

• Strategy
  Explore the decisions your enterprise will take as you develop your MDM program.
• Implementation
  Realize the activity you have to undergo as you implement MDM.
• Technology
  Discover the relationship between MDM and the IT technology stack.

Analyst/User Roundtable Topics

Analyst/User Roundtables are a great forum for hearing what your industry peers are experiencing on issues similar to those you face. Gartner analysts kickoff and moderate the sessions and will also add relevant research and user experiences to the discussion. Discussions are focused on a specific conference topic. Please refer to the list below for session topics being offered.

All end-user attendees at the event are invited to register for Analyst/User Roundtable by reserving at the Gartner One-on-One Reservation Desk. Seating is limited to 12 persons per session and appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reserve your spot early these sessions always sell-out quickly!

AUR1 - Best Practices for Information/Data Governance in Master Data Management
Andrew White, Research VP, Gartner
Monday, November 17, 5:15-6:15pm

AUR2 - SOA and MDM
Mark Beyer, Research VP, Gartner
Monday, November 17, 5:15-6:15pm

AUR3 - Building a Business Case For Master Data Management Initiatives
Michael Smith, Research VP, Gartner
Monday, November 18, 10:15-11:15am

AUR4 - The Relationship Between Performance Management and MDM
John Van Decker, Research VP, Gartner
Monday, November 18, 10:15-11:15am

AUR5 - Best Practices In Data Quality
Ted Friedman, VP Distinguished Analyst, Gartner
November 18, 5:00-6:00pm

AUR6 - MDM in Financial Services (Industry)
John Radcliffe, Research VP, Gartner
November 18, 5:00-6:00pm

AUR7 - MDM in Manufacturing and Distribution (Industries)
Andrew White, Research VP, Gartner
November 19, 8:30-9:30am

AUR8 - Information Architecture
David Newman, Research VP, Gartner
November 19, 8:30-9:30am

AUR9 - Anarchy, Federation or Globalization: To What Degree Are You in Control of Your Procurement Master Data?
Debbie (Deborah) Wilson, Research Director, Gartner
November 19, 10:30-11:30am

AUR10 - Reconciling Operational and Analytical Master Data Management
Mark Beyer, Research VP, Gartner
November 19, 1:30-2:30pm

AUR11 - Creating A Winning Vision & Strategy for MDM
John Radcliffe, Research VP, Gartner
November 19, 1:30-2:30pm

AUR12 - MDM in Content Management
Deb Logan, VP Distinguished Analyst, Gartner
November 19, 2:45-3:45pm

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