NCEITA, North Carolina’s technology association, is delivering the world’s innovators to you. Attend this important discussion and be a part of the next wave of innovation.

A CEO CONVERSATION: INSIGHT TO INNOVATION

A CEO Conversation: Insight to Innovation is the state’s leading forum for IT industry decision makers and will bring together senior corporate executives, innovators of cutting-edge technologies, business developers and industry visionaries for exciting debate, discussion and outstanding networking opportunities.

Join us for an exploration of technology and business covering topics such as: local, national and global market opportunities; the future of the economy; hot new technologies; and public policy issues that will affect the IT industry.

Register for A CEO Conversation: Insight to Innovation today!

On-Line Registration (Requires a Credit Card) available by clicking here or simply download the Registration Form and send the completed card via regular mail or fax at 919.856.0396.

LOCATION
Embassy Suites Hotel Cary
201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard
Cary, N.C. 27513

From I-40 or RDU International Airport: I-40 East or West, take Exit 287 (Harrison Ave). Turn south at the end of the exit ramp, go through the first light. Turn right on Harrison Oaks Blvd and the hotel is located 1/2 mile on the right.

From 15-501 North or South from Chapel Hill or Durham: Take I-40 East for 18 miles and Take 287 (Harrison Ave). Turn south or right at the end of the exit ramp on Harrison Ave, go through the first light, turn right on Harrison Oaks Blvd and the hotel is located 1/2 mile on the right.

TENTATIVE AGENDA
8:30  AM CEO’s Continental Breakfast
10:00 AM Programs / Speaker Presentations
12:15 PM Lunch
1:15  PM Programs / Speaker Presentations
5:30  PM Reception

INVITED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Jean Francois Heitz, CFO – Microsoft
Chris Evans, CEO – Accipter
Paul Jacobs, CEO – Qualcomm

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ABOUT NCEITA

NCEITA is the premier trade association serving North Carolina’s Information Technologies’ industry. By representing the industry in public, legislative and regulatory matters, and providing a broad range of events, programs, information services and benefits, NCEITA helps its members grow locally and compete internationally. With more than 1450 members representing nearly 375 companies, NCEITA offers important networking opportunities to its members, with their peers, potential customers, clients, suppliers, service firms, members of government and leaders in education.

The mission of NCEITA is to provide superior networking, quality representation, increased public awareness, outstanding educational opportunities and forward thinking policies to help grow and prosper the Technologies Industry in North Carolina.

CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Joel Barker, President – Infinity Limited, Inc.
Joel Arthur Barker is President of Infinity Limited, Inc., the internationally known consulting firm that pioneered the concept of strategic exploration. Barker's new book, Future Edge, Discovering the New Paradigms of Success, can help people and organizations anticipate and prepare for the future. Since 1974, Joel Barker has written for a variety of magazines and has spoken to more than 800,000 people all over the world.

Tony Jeary, Mr. Presentation™ 
As presentation coach to America’s top CEOs, Tony Jeary has become known in the corporate world as Mr. Presentation™.  In his work with more than 500 world-class organizations in 35 countries, he has found a common denominator in every situation:  Your success in life depends upon how you approach the millions of opportunities before you.

Based on concepts presented in his book, Life is a Series of Presentations, Jeary reveals the eight simple secrets that you can put to work immediately to help you master any interaction, whether it involves a roomful of colleagues, a small group, or just one other person.

Dan Sharp, President & CEO - Royal Institution World Science Academy
Following 15 years as President and CEO of The American Assembly, of which he was named its first Emeritus President & CEO, Mr. Sharp was named President & CEO of the Royal Institution World Science Academy.

The RiSci is a London and New York based organization with a mission to enhance the science literacy of global policy-makers and the policy literacy of global science and technology leaders. Its London base is the 200 year-old Royal Institution (Ri) which has won 14 Nobel prizes in science, including Michael Farraday’s discovery of electro-magnetic induction. The RiSci will convene world leaders from all relevant sectors on the few issues of science and technology of greatest urgency that require global communications and coordination after careful preparation to seek agreement on policy and action in which they will participate.

The American Assembly is a national public affairs institution affiliated with Columbia University. Founded in 1950 by Dwight D. Eisenhower, it holds non-partisan Assemblies in the United States and abroad, often co-sponsored with other leading institutions, and it publishes authoritative books on priority U.S. policy issues.

Bill Weiss – Chairman & CEO, The Promar Group
Bill Weiss is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Promar Group. Weiss has been active in the global business environment since 1973. He has extensive experience in the business world as a successful investor and as a member of numerous boards. His background in Computer Science and his keen ability to identify technological and market trends make Bill Weiss and The Promar Group an unparalleled force.