Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2010

is the industry's largest and most important annual gathering of CIOs and senior IT leaders. It delivers independent and objective content with the authority and weight of the world's leading IT research and advisory organization.

Comprehensive IT Agenda

In more than 350 sessions, workshops, how-to clinics, roundtables and more, Gartner analysts cut through the hype to deliver you a view of what you need to know – from breakthrough approaches to delivering business value through IT to the strategic implications of fast-evolving technologies and industry trends.

The CIO Program

The CIO Program at Symposium/ITxpo concentrates on the issues, decisions and actions required for CIOs to be successful and drive business forward through IT-led innovation and operational excellence. The format provides opportunities to share real experiences with fellow executives while gaining Gartner insight in a stimulating environment to help make you a more effective leader.

Transitions: New Realities, Rules and Opportunities

Gartner Symposium/ITxpo is the industry's only event to deliver the insights, tools and relationships necessary to create, validate and execute transformative business technology strategies.

As businesses begin to shake off the lingering effects of two years of economic hardship, there is palpable optimism among business and IT executives about the coming year. The icy focus on cost cutting and risk management is melting, giving way to a renewed focus on growth, innovation and the increased agility enterprises will need to move into the recovery. In short, it's time to move on. Our keynotes, programs and experiences are aimed at helping CIOs and senior IT executives to lead, their businesses back to prosperity.

The agenda is unparalleled in its breadth, depth and scope, with a laser-like focus on everything that matters in IT. From breakthrough approaches to delivering business value through IT, to the strategic implications of fast-evolving technologies and industry trends, the advice you hear will help position your business to move forward. Businesses rely on IT leaders — and IT leaders rely on Symposium.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Steven A. Ballmer Chief Executive Officer, Microsoft Corporation Marc Benioff Chairman and CEO, Salesforce.com John T. Chambers Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cisco

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