OUR FORMAT

Boardroom sessions consist of a group of 16-20 Senior IT Executives exchanging dialogue with Technology Providers and their peers. These prescheduled appointments are mandatory 30-minute sessions midmorning and midafternoon during two days of the Event. Boardrooms offer Technology Providers a guaranteed audience of Decision-Makers, while offering Summit guests an opportunity to discuss IT issues, and review the latest products and services. Assigned Boardroom Appointments reflect the technologies and services of interest to you as determined by the registration process.

GARTNER INSIGHT

At private One-on-Ones, Peer Exchange Workshops, and General Breakout Sessions, IT Executives have access to Gartner Analysts to discuss critical issues unique to the midsize enterprise.

Gartner Analyst One-on-One Appointments
At the Summit, you have the opportunity for a private meeting with Gartner Analysts to get detailed answers to your unique questions. One-on-One appointments are scheduled prior to the Summit, and you will be contacted via e-mail regarding analysts’ area of expertise and availability. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Peer Exchange Workshops
A Gartner-facilitated Peer Exchange Workshop brings you together with like-minded executives to discuss viable solutions to common IT challenges. Share ideas, give advice, and build relationships. These informal discussions focus on top-of-mind issues specific to the midmarket.

General & Breakout Sessions
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NETWORKING

Midsize Enterprise Summit features numerous networking functions specifically designed to develop and strengthen relationships. All networking activities allow for optimum social interaction between Technology Providers and Executive Guests and may include all or many of the following programs:

  • Welcome Reception featuring a special theme
  • Networking breakfasts and luncheons throughout the Summit
  • Themed parties sponsored by participating Technology Providers
  • Midsize Enterprise Innovation Awards Dinner featuring Technology Provider awards voted on by attending Executive Guests
  • Summit Shotgun Golf Tournament pairing up Executive Guests and Technology Providers

Please refer to the Summit agenda for the list of included networking and social activities.

SOLUTION SHOWCASE

The Showcase offers a distinctive environment designed to maximize networking opportunities among all Summit attendees. We combine an informal business venue of hands-on demonstrations and one-on-one meetings, with a light social atmosphere.

Senior IT Executives spend a number of hours daily at the Showcase evaluating IT solutions, getting answers to key questions, and building business relationships with Technology Providers and each other.

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WORLD PREMIERES

World Premieres, are an exclusive theatre-style presentation, Technology Providers may address a strategic IT issue, make a technology announcement, or launch a new product, program or service. Technology Providers benefit from the impact made by addressing a large audience all at once, while attendees have the opportunity to leverage each other's experiences.

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