CTO Forum Announces CTO Institute in Partnership with Stanford University

CTO Institute Focuses on Relevant Leadership Learning for Executives
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
The CTO Forum and its two special workgroups, The CIO Council and The Energy
Council, today announced the formation of the CTO Institute, the first of its
kind. The CTO Forum, Inc. has forged a partnership with Stanford University`s
industry interactive technology research network (MediaX) to create this
ground-breaking CTO Institute. The CTO Institute will expand the breadth of the
existing programs offered at Stanford University in Wallenberg Hall. Starting in
September 2009, The CTO Forum and MediaX at Stanford University will be offering
exciting CTO and CIO leadership courses providing a foundation to strengthen
executive skills in the areas of Innovation, Research & Development, Emerging
Science & Technology and Business Growth in general.

"CTO Forum Board and members have driven the formation of the CTO Institute to
provide unparallel opportunities for current and future generations of
technology and innovation leaders. Stanford University is an ideal partner to
host the CTO Institute at the Wallenberg Hall which can provide access to
invaluable resources facilitating a shared vision for learning. The CTO
Institute sessions will enable leaders to connect, synergize their intellects,
uncover what's new and emerging, imagine what's possible, and return to their
organization to create and manage the next generation of technology products and
services," said Basheer Janjua, Founding-Chair and President of the CTO Forum.

"MediaX is pleased to partner with the CTO Forum on the CTO Institute and
extends MediaX sponsored programs, research and insights to CTO members.
Innovation practices are more dynamic than ever as global collaboration, social
networking, and new media forms evolve," said Charles House, Executive Director
ofMediaX at StanfordUniversity.

About The CTO Forum:

The CTO Forum and its two special workgroups - The CIO Council and The Energy
Council - are independent, non-profit organizations dedicated to fostering a
trusted, open and creative environment where the brightest minds of our time
convene to address the industry`s most important issues. Its mission is to
facilitate collaboration among the world`s most accomplished technology
visionaries. The organization`s prestigious and elite membership consists of
some of the most influential CTOs, CIOs, Researchers, Engineers and Scientists.
Membership to the CTO Forum is by Invite-Only and granted on a highly selective
basis, which ensures that all participants are surrounded by peers of a
similarly distinguished stature and caliber. For more information, visit
www.thectoforum.net.

About MediaX:

MediaX at Stanford University is a collaboration of Stanford and industry that
brings together Stanford's leading interactive technology research with
companies committed to technical advancement and innovation. The Media X
research network sponsors Stanford faculty and researchers studying basic issues
about the design and use of interactive technologies. The multidisciplinary
projects that result are influencing the next generation of commerce, learning
and entertainment. For more information see
http://mediax.stanford.edu/index.html.

About Stanford University:

Leland Stanford Jr. University is an acclaimed institution and one of the best
universities in the world. Since its establishment in 1891, Stanford University
has been a center for learning, research, and innovation. Stanford University is
a center for not only students and professors, but maintains a strong
relationship with industry. For more information see http://www.stanford.edu/.

For The CTO Forum
Melinda Garvey, 408-970-1428
melinda.garvey@thectoforum.net

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