Executive Forum Will Bring Together Top IT Leaders May 6-7 in New
York City
SAN FRANCISCO--(Business Wire)--IDG's Computerworld and InfoWorld, the two leading brands in
enterprise IT media, have joined forces with the Society of
Information Management (SIM) tri-state chapters to develop a
power-packed executive forum, commencing this May 6th and 7th at the
Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. This first installment of
the Tri-State CIO Forum will be designed for CIOs and senior IT
executives charged with the growing demands for innovation. Topics
covered will include: Green IT, Social Networking, Globalization,
Security, Compliance, and other relevant issues for top IT executives.
More information can be found at www.TriStateCIOForum.com.
The agenda is designed by the CIO Forum Governing Body - a
collective group of renowned technologists. The focus is on
peer-education, rich with case studies and real-world practical
insight that provides prescriptive guidance on innovating for success.
Attendance at the event will be by invitation-only and will be closed
to the press.
"We're very happy to be joining forces with SIM to produce this
high-level forum," said Matt Sweeney, president and CEO of
Computerworld and InfoWorld. "SIM has always done a great job of
bringing IT executives together in a regional setting for networking
and idea exchange. With Computerworld and InfoWorld's unparalleled
access to high-level IT executives, this event promises to be better
than ever."
SIM tri-state chapter leads Tsvi Gal, CTO, Investment Banking &
Asset Management, Deutsche Bank, Leif Maiorini, CIO, CDG Management,
LLC, and Michael L. Pellegrino, VP, Information Technology, Fujifilm
U.S.A., Inc. also released the following statement: "Computerworld and
InfoWorld are two of the most trusted media brands in the IT space and
both organizations have years of experience bringing executives
together for intimate conferences and symposiums. For this forum we'll
use the best practices of all three organizations to bring the highest
level of IT executives together."
About The Society of Information Management
SIM is an association of senior IT executives, prominent
academicians, selected consultants, and other IT thought leaders built
on the foundation of local chapters, who come together to share and
enhance their rich intellectual capital for the benefit of its members
and their organizations. SIM members strongly believe in and champion:
- The alignment of IT and business as a valued partnership
- The creation and sharing of best practices
- The effective, efficient and innovative business use of
information technology to continuously bring to market valuable
products and services
- IT management and leadership skills development that enables our
members growth at each stage of their career
- The replenishment and education of future IT leaders including a
strong role in influencing university curriculums and continuing
education
- Working with the IT industry to shape its direction
- Policies and legislation that stimulate innovation, economic
development, healthy competition and IT job creation
- Servicing our communities and the industry through giving and
outreach
In the Tri-State area, SIM is represented through three strong and
vibrant chapters with over 500 members. For membership and additional
information, please visit: New Jersey Chapter: www.njsim.org; New York
Metro Chapter: www.simny.com; Fairfield/Westchester Chapter:
www.fwsim.org.
About Computerworld
Computerworld is the leading source of technology news and
information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's
award-winning Web site (www.computerworld.com), weekly publication,
focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the
world's largest (40+ edition) global IT media network. In the past
five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100 awards,
including Folio Magazine's 2006 Gold EDDIE Award for the best
technology/computing magazine, the 2004 and 2006 Magazine of the Year
Award, and 2006 Best Overall Web Publication from the American Society
of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE). In addition, in 2007
Computerworld's editor-in-chief Don Tennant received the prestigious
Timothy White Award from American Business Media. Computerworld leads
the industry with an online audience of over 2 million unique monthly
visitors and a print audience of 1,057,000 readers each week
(IntelliQuest CIMS Fall 2007). Visit Computerworld at
http://www.computerworld.com.
About InfoWorld Media Group
InfoWorld Media Group helps IT Decision Makers choose the right
technology, within the context of a cohesive strategy for business
impact at their organizations. InfoWorld identifies and promotes
emerging technology segments that add unique value for the
organizations that implement them, as well as the vendors that provide
those solutions. Using an integrated communications approach including
online, events, research, and a continued investment in an independent
Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide hands-on analysis
and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding
emerging technologies and products. Visit InfoWorld at
http://www.infoworld.com.
About International Data Group
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology
media, events, and research company. IDG's online network includes
more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer
technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG also
publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries.
IDG's media brands include CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro,
InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG's
lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies
with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals,
influencers, and decision makers.
IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related
events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference &
Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, Storage Networking
World, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier
global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events.
Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global,
regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities
and trends.
Additional information about IDG, a privately held company, is
available at http://www.idg.com.
InfoWorld Media Group
Kaitlen Murphy, 415-978-3251
Content Manager, Events
kaitlen_murphy@infoworld.com
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