Michigan has seen profound IT growth during the past few years. That's why attending Michigan Technology Leaders 2006 is more important than ever before. We are the only Michigan based IT executive symposium that combines an influential, invitation only audience, an effective one-on-one business meeting format, and access to distinguished speakers all the while supporting Michigan's information technology advancements. The Michigan Technology Leaders 2006 is a non-political, cross-industry sponsored, annual event that provides a platform to celebrate the achievements of our IT community.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF PARTICIPATING?

There are several major advantages, including, the Michigan Technology Leaders 2006 guarantee of a pre-qualified audience of Senior IT Executives. We know the IT trends and challenges these executives face. Our agenda, Executive Faculty and Solution Providers are all focused on providing the maximum impact to address these challenges. The Michigan Technology Leaders 2006 continues to grow with an enhanced two-day agenda, and an increase in the number of IT Executive attendees.

WHO IS THE TARGET AUDIENCE?

CIO's from Mid-Market to Fortune 500 companies located in the Great Lakes Region. We define Mid-Market businesses as those with 75+ employees, and annual sales revenue in the $75 million to $750 million range. Senior IT Executives further qualify to attend the Michigan Technology Leaders 2006 based on job function, IT budget level, and decision-making authority. We invite guests from across industries in order to facilitate more valuable dialogue concerning the challenges that all CIO's and IT leaders face in the region.

IS THIS LIKE A TRADE SHOW?

No. The Michigan Technology Leaders is nothing like a trade show. Because we have limited the total number of attendees, we have created an informal, neutral environment conducive to not only business transactions, but also the networking necessary to make contacts with industry leaders. Peer to peer contact encourages you to meet with the right companies for you to do business with now and in the future. We provide a 2:1 CIO to Solution Provider ratio. We have also limited Solution Providers to 2-3 per solution category creating a level playing field and maximizing your ability to stand out in the crowd. Also, all Solution Providers are encouraged to sit in on all agenda items. This provides you with the ability to interact with Delegates while they discuss various aspects of their business you might otherwise not be aware of. You have the opportunity to see more of the business challenges these decision maker's confront, and are able to position your company as a partner to handle these challenges.

At Michigan Technology Leaders 2006, we also provide the format for meetings between IT decision-makers and Solution Providers in private one-on-one 30-minute meetings. The agenda is designed and managed so the time spent with prospects, customers and peers is highly structured. Every aspect of the event is carefully planned to ensure participant satisfaction and success that maximizes your ROI.