OVERVIEW
Development requires a drive, a passion for success, an undaunting determination. This development, however, needs a confident, collective voice, a voice of reason. Looking at the past few years, Pakistan 's technology industry has seen numerous events, but very few events have given this voice the opportunity to rise above all else, and make a difference.
The CIO Leadership Conference is a symposium where the most influential people of the various industries gather and share innovative ideas for overcoming challenges; paving the way for mutual growth. The symposium serves as a platform for the development of the future.
The CIO Perspectives Roundtable is a program designed to give top tier managements of various organizations a means for information sharing and industry development. The roundtable gives executives the chance to network and discuss what is going on in their industry and organization, and gives them an opportunity to share their experiences.
CIO events, worldwide, serve as a premium networking and information sharing event for top level executives and managements of the largest businesses in any sector. These events give attendees ample opportunity to build a sound peer network, and develop innovative solutions to overcome the challenges in the development of the industry. Being one of the most important aspects of decision making, these events serve as an ideal medium for information sharing and problem solving.
The CIO Leadership Conference and Perspectives Roundtable, part of the International Data Group or IDG portfolio of events, are designed to do just that. The group is a leading technology media, research, and event company in the world and its portfolio encompasses more than 300 publications, over 400 websites, and more than 170 events.
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Benefits of Participation:
• To Addressing a forum where industry decision makers gather for key industrial knowledge sharing
• Sharing your experiences
• Reaching an elite audience of decision makers and analysts
• Gaining a better understanding of the challenges of the industry and generating new solutions
• Discussing the emerging technology industry and developing a keen insight of current and future trends
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Conference Agenda:
CIO Leadership Conference '08: 15th May 2008 (Karachi)
| Session I |
0830 |
0900 |
Opening & Welcome Note |
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| Session II |
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Session by CIO |
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0900 |
0930 |
Future Trends in IT, Education, HR - Are we geared for growth? |
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0930 |
1000 |
Domestic IT Spending Vs International IT Spending |
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1000 |
1030 |
(Regional Perspective) |
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1030 |
1100 |
Aligning IT with Business: The Pakistani CIO's Priorities Panel Discussion/QnA |
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| Session III |
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Session by CSO |
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1130 |
1200 |
How secure is information? |
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1200 |
1230 |
Securing the digital waves: Security and the Network |
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1230 |
1300 |
A CIO's perspective on keeping information security |
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1300 |
1330 |
Panel Discussion/QnA |
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| Session IV |
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Session by CEO |
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1430 |
1500 |
Pakistan 's International Brand Image |
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1500 |
1530 |
Developing a Local Brand for Global Sales |
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1530 |
1600 |
Developing Marketing Strategies for Local Companies Selling Globally |
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1600 |
1630 |
Panel Discussion/QnA |
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| Session V |
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Session by CEO |
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1630 |
1700 |
Team Building and Promoting a Team Based Culture |
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1700 |
1730 |
Global Ecosystem in a Local Infrastructure |
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1730 |
1800 |
Challenges in Managing Growth - A Case Study |
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1800 |
1830 |
Panel Discussion/QnA |
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Session VI |
1900 |
1930 |
Closing Comments |
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Call for Papers:
An industry-wide call for papers has been devised, inviting papers for CIO Leadership Conference 2008.
Following are requirements, terms and conditions for the submittal of papers:
• An abstract, not exceeding 400 words will be submitted by speaker / author prior to the submittal of paper, not later than 1 st April 2008.
• Papers are chosen on the strength of the abstract, its particular content matter and relevance to the session themes.
• English will be the official language of the Conference.
• Selected participants will submit the final papers after approval of the abstract, last date of which 30 th April 2008. The Programme Committee will intimate the selection to the speaker / author. The final paper should also include brief biography of the speaker / author.
• The Programme Committee reserves the right to decide whether or not to accept papers as final.
The paper abstracts may be submitted through email to conference@pegasus.com.pk
Submittals may also be made through post as per the contact information given at the back, having their envelopes titled as "CIO Leadership Conference-Call for Papers".
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Concurrent Event
Connect Pakistan , an annual interaction between global IT & Telecom industry professionals, is being organized by Pegasus Consultancy, the pioneering and leading B2B Conferences & Exhibition (C&E) organiser in Pakistan . The event is scheduled to take place from 15 - 17 May 2008 at Karachi Expo Centre.
This year Connect Pakistan is once again poised to make a mark in the regional IT & Telecom industry, reappearing with more focus on providing top level networking opportunities to its participants. In this context, the event will feature an exclusive display of emerging technologies, one to one business meetings, workshops and seminars, Leadership awards, roundtable session, networking dinner and the Telecom Day Celebrations.
For more information, visit www.connectit.com.pk
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ATTENDEE
Who Should Attend?
• CEOs and top tier executives
• CIOs and other high-level IT executives who serve in this role and partner with their corporate peers on every information technology initiative
• CSOs and other high-level security executives who help balance business opportunity with corporate safety
• Strategic leaders
• IT and Telecom Visionaries and Strategists
• Critical influencers and decision makers
• The central decision-makers with executive authority on technology purchases
• Business & Industry Analysts
• Worldwide Technology Equipment Manufacturers and Distributors
• Technology Service Providers
• Internet Service Providers
• Wireless Service Providers
• Software Developers
• System Integrators and Consultants
• Network and System Administrators
• Software Houses
• Cellular Telecommunication Companies
• Trade Associations
• Financial Institutions
• Industry Critiques
• Government Representatives/Ministries
• Technology and Telecom Consultants
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Benefits of Participation:
• Discovering innovations in the technology sector and learning about the latest products and solutions in the market
• Gaining insight into the trends in the industry thus far
• Discussing the challenges in the technology industry and possible solutions
• Networking with industry leaders and professionals from all over the world
• Learning from the experiences of the decision makers
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CONNECT IT CONFERENCE - HIGHLIGHTS
| Speakers |
29 |
| Countries |
UK
USA
UAE
India
Hong Kong
Singapore
Pakistan |
| Attendees |
More than 350 |
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SPONSOR
Benefits of Participation
• Reaching key decision makers and the most influential individuals of domestic and international organizations
• Reaching out to an audience of dignitaries and communicating your message to them
• Associating your organization with the most prominent event of its kind in the world
• Introducing your innovative products and services to some of the most influential people in the world
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Contact:
PEGASUS CONSULTANCY (PVT.) LTD.
2nd Floor, Business Centre, Mumtaz Hassan Road ,
Karachi - 74000 Pakistan
Tel: (92-21) 111 PEGCON (111 734 266)
Fax: (92-21) 241 0723,
Email: info@pegasusconsultancy.com
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