Agenda
The annual gathering for the IT financial, procurement and asset management community
Join us at the annual gathering for the IT financial, procurement and asset management community that combines these three interrelated roles into a single conference. Through analyst sessions, problem solving contract negotiation clinics and peer interaction, you'll gain the insight necessary to:
- Understanding the financial impact of IT decisions
- How to improve procurement processes
- How to negotiate with software vendors
- The state of IT asset management and how to improve program success
- How to better prepare for and manage software audits
Comprehensive Tracks and Sessions
The majority of the agenda is made up of Gartner analyst sessions — research-driven presentations that focus on the issues that matter most in IT today. Leveraging the latest research collected from organizations worldwide, analyst sessions provide real-world information that will help you make better decisions and drive more successful initiatives.
Our Agenda will feature comprehensive tracks to drill down on your hottest topics, with track sessions tagged to help you create a customized agenda based on your role, experience level and key focus.
Hot topics to be covered:
- Cloud computing
- Software audits
- More effective vendor management
- Understanding IT costs
- Managing vendor audits
Special Sessions
In addition to our comprehensive tracks, our Agenda also features several special sessions providing opportunities to learn from and interact with Gartner analysts, industry experts and peers, and top solution providers:
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Keynote Sessions
Typically presented by non-Gartner industry leaders, these plenary sessions are designed to be entertaining and thought-provoking.
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Workshops
Presented by Gartner or guest experts, these intimate workshops provide an opportunity to drill down on specific "how to" topics in an extended, small group environment. Sessions designed for end users only. Registration required.
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Solution Provider Sessions
In these analyst-moderated panels, vendors and end users share experiences and "lessons learned" from real implementations.
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Analyst One-on-Ones
Sit privately for 30 minutes with a Gartner analyst specializing in the topic you'd like to discuss. Many attendees tell us that a one-on-one session is worth the price of admission, all by itself.
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End-User Case Studies
Gartner invites a number of end users to personally present leading-edge case studies and answer questions.
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Analyst-User Roundtables
Hear how your colleagues from various industries tackle problems similar to yours. These small group discussions provide an informal setting for you and your peers to share insight, challenges and concerns on today's hottest topics.
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Town Hall Sessions
At these lively open Q&A sessions, attendees pose tough questions to a broad panel of Gartner analysts representing selected research areas.
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Contract Negotiation Clinics
These small, hands–on workshops deliver a powerful combination of Gartner insight and peer best practices that will position you well for your next contract negotiation–or renegotiation–with strategic vendors. Registration required.
View Last Year's Keynote Address
View the Gartner Analyst Keynote address from the 2011 Gartner ITAM Summit.
