MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009 - Lunchtime Event - REGISTRATION DEADLINE is NOON on 11/24/09.
"What is the NEW NORMAL for 2010 and Beyond? (Technology Trends & Opportunities)"
AGENDA:
11:30 - Check-in and Networking
NOON - Lunch is served.
12:15 to 1:30 p.m. - Program featuring a Panel Discussion
Venue: Fluno Center (Skyview Room), located at 601 University Ave., Madison, WI
Admission: $0 Members of Accelerate Madison; $35 Non-Members/Guests

How are technology enterprises accomplishing their new goals and priorities with flat (or reduced) technology budgets, about the same number (or fewer) employees and steadily increasing workloads? Technology enterprises and people are changing how they operate to meet current economic challenges and those that learn how to readily adapt will survive and thrive. As Madison's technology sector leads the way to economic recovery, this Accelerate Madison program will include discussions of new and emerging technologies, various budgetary and staffing scenarious, seizing efficiencies and better processes, relevant and timely business strategies and generous time allocated to the specific questions and concerns of our live audience.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 24, at NOON.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009
"ENHANCE YOUR CUSTOMERS' EXPERIENCES via the WEB."
Opening remarks and panel facilitation by Timur Yarnall, CEO and Co-Founder of Broadcast Interactive Media
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. - at Fluno Center, in Madison, WI.
Other panelists include: Chris Kelly, president of MyWeather; Jose Rivera, web experience manager of American Family Insurance; Jason Oliver, technologist and serial entrepreneur who is founder of at least six start-ups including Mochila, Oompa, and Juicebox Software; and Ben Jedd, chief communications officer of Study Blue.

WEBCAST - "New INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY PLAN by Madison Metropolitan School District:
Community Collaboration on Behalf of Our Children"
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
Speaker: Kurt Kiefer, Chief Information Officer of Madison Metropolitan School District
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Accelerate Madison event - at Fluno Center, Madison, WI.

3rd ANNUAL ACCELERATE MADISON GOLF OUTING & NETWORKING SOCIAL
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009
11:00 a.m. shotgun start - at The Oaks Golf Course, Cottage Grove, WI

WEBCAST - "BUILDING ONLINE COMMUNITIES & COMPANIES through SOCIAL MEDIA"
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009
Speaker: Penelope Trunk, co-founder of Brazen Careerist
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Accelerate Madison event - at Fluno Center, Madison, WI

"INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE and CAREER FAIR!"
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009
4:00 to 7:30 p.m. Accelerate Madison event - at Metro Innovation Center, Madison, WI

NO WEBCAST - "THE NETWORK EFFECT: Our World Continues to Change."
Accelerate Madison Welcomes Speaker Daniel Berg, Chief Technology Officer of Skype!
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009
5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Accelerate Madison event - at Fluno Center, Madison, WI
Skype's Chief Technology Officer Daniel Berg discussed and overviewed a number of technologies and business models that are changing the face of how The Network / Internet is continuing to change our world: Cloud Computing; Peer to Peer; Applications as a Service; and Net Neutrality. On March 31, Accelerate Madison enthusiastically welcomed Daniel Berg, a world-class technology leader, back to his hometown area of Wisconsin from his current home in London, United Kingdom.

WEBCAST - "2009 SURVIVAL TOOLKIT for IT Enterprises: Working Smarter in a Challenging Economy"
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009
11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Accelerate Madison event - at Fluno Center, Madison, WI
Utilizing months of hindsight, and some predictions for what's ahead, a panel of local technology thought-leaders showcase their ideas and hands-on experiences managing technology enterprises through challenging economic cycles.
4 PANELISTS:
Rimas Buinevicius - CEO, Sonic Foundry, Inc.
Carl Helle - Director of Operations (North America), WebEx Communications, Inc.
Ron Kraemer - CIO and Vice Provost for IT, UW-Madison
Mark McGuire - President & Co-Founder, Alice.com