Places are still available at the region’s largest technology conference – the 2008 ICT Conference and Excellence Awards.
With close to 300 delegates registered and three weeks to go, the event will provide networking opportunities for technology businesses, big or small.
Over 350 professionals from the Midlands and Oxfordshire are expected to attend at the National Motorcycle Museum on Thursday 20 November.
This year the conference is focusing on innovation and creativity – drivers for success in challenging times and featuring presentations and workshops from the likes of Cisco, IBM, Siemens and Vodafone.
Hosted by broadcaster Stuart Linnell, the event has been put together by the West Midlands ICT Cluster, which seeks to gather ICT companies and organisations to inspire innovation, gain industry expertise and network at the largest conference in the region.
The conference programme will feature keynote presentations from Cisco’s Wendy Mars, Systems Engineering Director, on ‘Achieving Success in the Global Marketplace’ and Peter Cochrane, Chairman of Cochrane Associates, on ‘Innovation – Squaring the Circle.’
A panel of experts will also lead an open discussion on ‘Innovation in IT.’ The event seeks to provide access to technology partners, thought leaders and business innovators.
Practical Workshops are being held both morning and afternoon encompassing three themes: Business, Technology and EU Funding.
The ICT Excellence Awards ceremony, with categories ranging from Best Innovative Product to Best Knowledge Transfer, will take place after the conference.
Mike Musson, ICT Cluster Manager said: “We’re expecting around 350 people to attend this year’s ICT Conference, which will be another record for us.
“The calibre of experts taking the platform is extremely high and delegates can expect some top level industry insight, along with a fantastic opportunity to network with colleagues.”
