June 2, 2009
VAR500
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7:30 am - 8:00 am |
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Marriott Downtown85 West Street at Albany StreetNew York, New York 10006 |
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8:00 am - 9:00 am |
Breakfast featuring Guest Speaker: Steve Rubinow, CIO NYSE |
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Join us for a sit-down breakfast with Steve Rubinow, CIO, NYSE Euronext as he takes on your questions over coffee!
Click here to view presentation.
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9:15 am - 10:15 am |
Executive Networking Pavilion Open |
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Don't miss this opportunity to network with vendors in the Executive Networking Pavilion!
Coffee break session sponsored by: Iron Mountain
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10:30 am - 11:00 am |
Keynote - Symantec: Aligning with Partners for Continued Growth |
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Enrique Salem, Symantec’s President and CEO, will discuss the company’s focus on its partners and vision for the channel today and into the future. The discussion will highlight Symantec’s focus on the partner ecosystem, new programs designed to help the partner community and innovative solutions that create lasting customer loyalty. Salem will also discuss the storage and security landscape and how key trends can translate into new opportunities and additional revenue for the channel.
Speaker: Enrique Salem, President and CEO, Symantec Corp
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11:15 am - 12:00 pm |
Content Sessions sponsored by ESET and IBM |
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ESETMalware: the evolving threat to your customersIn the old days, viruses were intended to create notoriety for hackers. Now it’s big business and the victims are your customers. In this session we explore critical changes in the malware landscape which impact your customers, and you. Click here to view presentation. Presenter: Dan Clark, VP Marketing and Research, ESET IBMProfit from greenGreen is a nice buzzword but these initiatives, especially now, are driven more from a cost-reduction standpoint. This session looks at how companies can be green AND save money. Learn how environmentally friendly technology can result in cost reduction, and in the streamlining of business process. Presenter: Ayman Antoun VP, Business Partners, Americas
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12:00 pm - 1:15 pm |
Lunch featuring Guest Speaker Larry Bonfante, CIO, United States Tennis Association |
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Transformational Leadership
Bridging the gap from technology manager to business executive is a challenge for many IT professionals. Organizations require a new level of leadership to transform them from using technology as a utility to leveraging information as a business enabler. This session will focus on the skills required to become the kind of IT executive who can transform an under performing IT organization to a world class business partner. It will focus on the mindset, skills and qualities required not only to become a transformational leader but to develop a culture of leadership which will ensure long term sustainability. Click here to view presentation.
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
Channel Connect (15 minute one on one meetings) |
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Need one-on-one time with technology vendors? Here is your chance to Get Connected!
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2:45 pm - 3:30 pm |
Content Sessions sponsored by ESET and IBM |
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ESETIn security, downturn = upturnWe all know that when economies go sour, crime goes up. But Cybercrime is always increasing, regardless of the economy. Find out how trends in Cybercrime provide you with a compelling value proposition for your customers. Click here to view presentation. Presenter: Darin Andersen, COO, ESET IBMExtending the sale“If you don’t sell the whole product line to your existing customers, you are leaving money on the table.” The session covers how VARs can increase revenue by selling existing customers additional products and services. This is a lucrative opportunity and costs far less than acquiring new customers. This strategy becomes even more critical in today's economy. Vic Learn how to open new doors with your existing customers as well as how to grow the size and scope of sales with your current prospects. Presenter: Shaun Jones,Vice President, Worldwide Business Partner Marketing, IBM Software Group
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3:45 pm - 4:45 pm |
Channel Connect (15 minute one on one meetings) |
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Need one-on-one time with technology vendors? Here is your chance to Get Connected!
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4:45 pm - 5:45 pm |
Executive Networking Pavilion Open |
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Don't miss this opportunity to network with vendors in the Executive Networking Pavilion!
Coffee break sponsored by: Iron Mountain
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Cocktail Networking Reception | ||||
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
VAR500 Awards Gala featuring Guest Speaker - Senator Bill Bradley |
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Cipriani Wall Street55 Wall Street New York, NY 10005Leadership in a Changing World Businesses and organizations are challenged with the ongoing need to build effective teams that ultimately drive revenues and create organizational success. Based on his expansive leadership experiences as an Olympic athlete, a Rhodes scholar, a NBA Hall of Famer, a three-term senator and a presidential candidate, this American statesman shares with audiences his: Location: Cipriani Wall Street, NY NY
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