Conferences and Associations

Information Technology Association of America

http://www.itaa.org/

The ITAA web site provides information about the IT industry, its issues, association programs, publications, meetings, seminars and more...plus links to other valuable web sites.

****** This site offers a wealth of resources for anyone interested in advancing their information technology career.

Technology Managers Forum

http://www.techforum.com/mission.html

Technology Managers Forum is the professional association for IT managers at mid-to-large corporations.

Austin Technology Council (ATC)
3925 West Braker Lane #400
Austin, Texas 78759

http://www.austintechnologycouncil.org

The ATC is a member-driven association of business and organization executive leaders, working together to promote the growth and success of Austin's technology sector. ATC envisions an Austin in which the technology community is the catalyst for inspiration and leadership that transforms our city into a world-center for business innovation, creative thinking, community involvement and educational support.

The Business Software Alliance (BSA)
1150 18th Street, NW Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
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www.bsa.org

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is the foremost organization dedicated to promoting a safe and legal online world. BSA is the voice of the world's commercial software industry before governments and in the international marketplace. Its members represent the fastest growing industry in the world. BSA educates consumers on software management and copyright protection, cyber security, trade, e-commerce and other Internet-related issues. BSA members include Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Avid, Bentley Systems, Borland, CNC Software/Mastercam, Internet Security Systems, Macromedia, Microsoft, Network Associates and Symantec.

Annual Chief Information Officers' and IT Directors' European Summit

http://www.economistconferences.com/roundtable/public/con_common.asp?rtid=659&rtRegion=4&area=1&fprevrt=

This event takes a look at the evolution of the CIO's role and the challenges CIOs face. Sessions address the future of IT, alignment with the business, fostering excellence through leadership, managing the IT and technology portfolio, supporting customers and managing risk.

http://www.cioinsight.com/article2/0,3959,18807,00.asp

It is imperative that the CIO understands the strategy of the business and is a partner in setting the strategy. But in the current climate this task is more challenging than ever. As economic instability continues, and companies are placed under ever greater scrutiny in their financial dealings, CIOs are caught between trying to prove the value of IT and trying to prove their own credibility at a time when systems are becoming more complex and risky. But will increased responsibility bring increased liability for the unwary CIO?

This is the kind of question that Economist Conferences' Fourth Annual CIO and IT Directors' Summit will be asking. Building on the success of the previous summits, this will follow a similar strategic agenda, and will not shy away from the more controversial topics. Aimed at senior-level IT leaders, this will be a thorough exploration of the challenges facing the IT function and give attendees the opportunity to debate some of the following critical issues.

The Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council

http://www.cio.gov

The CIO Council serves as the principal interagency forum for improving practices in the design, modernization, use, sharing, and performance of Federal Government agency information resources. The Council's role includes developing recommendations for information technology management policies, procedures, and standards; identifying opportunities to share information resources; and assessing and addressing the needs of the Federal Government's IT workforce.

CIO
492 Old Connecticut Path
P.O. Box 9208
Framingham, MA. 01701-9208

http://www.cio.com

CIO and CIO.com are published by CXO Media Inc. to meet the needs of CIOs (Chief Information Officers) and other information executives. CIO is read by more than 140,000 CIOs and senior executives who oversee annual IT budgets in excess of $175 million. CIO.com is visited by close to 500,000 unique visitors each month.

In addition to providing access to all of the articles that appear in our print publication (back to 1994), we provide a great deal of original online-only content. We provide daily news updates of the major events affecting IT, as well as extensive content in 21+ key topic areas—E-Business, Knowledge Management, ERP, Supply Chain Management, Staffing, and other topics—which we refer to as CIO Research Centers. We also provide original online research, online interviews, reports from major analysts, current CIO-level job openings, a calendar of industry events, advice from industry experts, reports on books, an online discussion forum, a weekly interactive opinion piece, reports on job changes, and other online content, supported by a robust search engine. We produce several free newsletters covering key areas for our readers.

The CIO Collective

http://www.cio-collective.com

The CIO Collective is a non-profit association of senior IT executives providing strategic guidance to emerging businesses, technology audits and assessment, management coaching & mentoring, and a variety of other consultative interventions.

The CIO Forum

http://www.cioforum.com

http://www.cioforumca.com/ The CIO Forum is the leading strategic IT Forum for North American companies in the manufacturing, retail/wholesale/distribution and healthcare fields. Launched in 2000, the CIO Forum provides a distraction-free environment for senior IT executives to establish new business contacts, network with peers and debate the industry's hot topics, trends and innovations.

Suppliers: Senior executives from IT & telecom solution providers. Sponsor companies are selected to represent a balanced cross-section of providers of technology products and services.

Delegates: Senior IT decision-makers from leading manufacturing, retail/wholesale/distribution and healthcare corporations in the US and Canada attend.

Connecticut Technology Council
111 Founders Plaza, Suite 803
East Hartford, CT 06108
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www.ct.org

Founded in 1994, the Connecticut Technology Council is a partnership of Connecticut providers and users of technology committed to growing and diversifying the state's technology base. The Council provides Connecticut's technology businesses with the advocacy and access needed to succeed and thrive, and by doing so, enhances the business climate for technology-based companies and the companies that support them. A statewide business association, the Council currently represents nearly 400 Connecticut-based companies.

Council on Competitiveness
1500 K Street, NW, Suite 850
Washington, DC 20005
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http://www.compete.org/

The Council on Competitiveness is a forum for elevating national competitiveness to the forefront of national consciousness and whose membership is comprised exclusively of CEOs, university presidents and labor leaders.

In 1986 the United States was facing one of its most dire economic challenges since the end of World War II: the country slid from being the world's largest creditor to its largest debtor; its position as a global leader in technology and innovation was declining; and American industries were losing market share to international competitors. To meet this mounting challenge, two-dozen industrial, university, and labor leaders joined together to found the Council on Competitiveness, a forum for elevating national competitiveness to the forefront of national consciousness.

After nearly two decades, the Council continues to be guided by this mission: to set an action agenda that drives economic growth and raises the standard of living for all Americans. The only national organization whose membership is comprised exclusively of CEOs, university presidents and labor leaders, the Council's viewpoint and findings are cited widely in debate and discussion at the national, regional and local levels. Enriched by this unique convergence of talent, perspective and influence, the Council is strategically poised to shape economic agendas-on regional, national, and world stages-that anticipate and respond to the demands of a competitive environment for global trade and commerce.

Benchmarking U.S. Competitiveness. Understanding the country's economic competitiveness requires continual assessment of economic data and trends from around the world. Since its creation, the Council has remained a leader in producing definitive studies of the U.S. competitive position, benchmarking efforts that identify key weaknesses and strengths in the U.S. economy. The Council's Competitiveness Index has been replicated around the world, and-as the U.S. partner of the World Economic Forum-the Council has been tapped to release the U.S. results of the Forum's annual Global Competitiveness Report. The Council's newsletter, Competitiveness Watch, provides intelligence and data on national and international economic policy developments.

Supporting National and Regional Innovation. Investment in knowledge creation and innovation is critical to prosperity in an advanced economy and boosts the productivity growth that underpins a continually rising standard of living. Council members work directly with national decision makers, including the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and the Council of Economic Advisors, to raise the visibility of innovation issues to a first-tier economic imperative. The Council's National Center for Regional Innovation helps educate leaders from universities, business, labor, and state and local government on the most effective ways to fuel innovation-driven economic growth through benchmarking, best practices, workshops and training programs. The Council also works on a variety of initiatives to build the education and training programs that create cutting edge skills and raise worker productivity.

Maintaining Competitiveness and Security. America's private-sector leaders face an unprecedented challenge in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks: the very real possibility that a future attack could bring the U.S. economy to a standstill. For the first time in the nation's history, businesses, workers and critical infrastructure are the targets of attack. The attempt to impose perfect security could, ironically, yield almost the same result as a terrorist attack-paralyzing the country's productivity and shattering its prosperity. Clearly, the twin imperatives of greater security and continued growth must be pursued together. The Council has launched a major project to identify and implement solutions that enhance both the competitiveness and security of the United States.

Succeeding in the Global Marketplace. The ability to succeed in the global marketplace remains a cornerstone of U.S. competitiveness. The Council catalyzes CEO-to-CEO dialogues among U.S. businesses and their counterparts in industry and governments around the world. The dialogues benefit from the advice of leading experts in trade, finance and economics, and engage allies on a wide range of initiatives, such as national and regional innovation-based development and enhanced trade and market access.

Shaping the Policy Debate. Unraveling the increasingly complex policy issues surrounding the rapid pace of technological change and globalization-from privacy to patents to protectionism-presents a continuing challenge for national decision makers. To build understanding of these issues in Congress, the Council's Forum on Technology & Innovation, led by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), delivers timely, authoritative, and balanced information on technology and new economy issues through regular lunchtime policy briefings on Capitol Hill. The Council also hosts meetings among government officials from various agencies, such as the Office of Management and Budget, to discuss the impact on the private sector of policies, laws or regulations that affect innovation capacity and competitiveness.

The threats to economic competitiveness that existed two decades ago have been overcome, but new challenges have taken their place. In the midst of change, the Council continues its commitment to bring together the nation's business, academic and labor leaders to chart a course for global competitiveness.

CTO Forum - A CTO & IT Executive Conference

http://www.infoworld.com/evt_hom.html

InfoWorld's CTO Forum is a unique event created by CTOs for CTOs and IT Executives.

CTO.org

www.cto.org

CTO.org is a virtual community for chief technology officers (CTO) online. CTO.org serves as a meeting place to discuss and share experience in various technology issues and market trends. All CTOs are welcome to join this community, and membership is free.

Eastern Technology Council
435 Devon Park Drive
Building 600, Suite 613
Wayne, PA 19087
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http://www.techcouncil.org/aboutetc.cfm

The Technology Council helps its member companies make contact with each other. Through participation in Council events, our members have the opportunity to develop solid, profitable relationships with each other and with area leaders. The Technology Council serves leaders of technology-oriented companies by providing valuable contacts, capital, and information with a broad variety of events, publications, and innovative services. Most Technology Council members use the Council to form vital money-making relationships. Many use the Council to cut costs by taking advantage of Council-negotiated discounts.

Financial Services Technology Consortium(FSTC) CTO Forum

http://www.fstc.org/advisory/cto-forum.cfm

The CTO Forum provides a setting for financial industry chief technology officers to identify common issues and challenges faced by financial industry CTOs-and share insights, experiences, and success stories with one another. This includes everything from best practices, to internal partnering, and enterprise prioritization. In addition to providing a setting for discussion, the CTO Forum also produces whitepapers and other compilations that help FSTC members stay abreast of emerging issues faced by CTOs. Participation is limited to financial institution CTOs.

The Greater Baltimore Technology Council

http://www.gbtechcouncil.org

The Greater Baltimore Technology Council is devoted to one goal: growing the region's tech community. We ask tech companies what they need to grow and provide it through innovative programs. We create forums where organizations can meet, learn and do business.

Greater Richmond Technology council
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http://www.richtech.com/

The Greater Richmond Technology Council is a member-driven association of businesses and organizations working together to ensure the continued growth of Central Virginia's dynamic technology-based economy. The Council includes both Technology and Associate members dedicated to the development of an infrastructure that supports the growth of existing technology industries and identifies the Greater Richmond region as a location of choice for new and emerging technology companies.

Hampton Roads Technology Council (HRTC)

http://www.hrtc.org/

The Hampton Roads Technology Council (HRTC) is the technology nerve center for the southeastern region of Virginia named Hampton Roads. This member-driven non-profit organization is transforming the region and its technology companies into world-recognized technology leaders

Information Technology Association of America (ITAA)
1401 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100,
Arlington, Virginia 22209
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http://www.itaa.org/

The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) is the leading trade association of this nation's information technology industry. ITAA's over 500 direct member companies create and market products and information services associated with computers, communications, and data. ITAA sponsors a wide range of services, meetings and activities that enhance an IT firm's ability to remain competitive in the marketplace. Through its advocacy efforts, ITAA helps to foster an environment which is conducive to the health, prosperity and competitive nature of the information technology industry and helps its members succeed in delivering the benefits of IT to their customers. With the aid of its four divisions, the association represents the IT industry's interests in issues such as intellectual property protection, government procurement, telecommunications policy, taxation and privacy.

The association's industry development programs include advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues, studies and statistics, domestic and international market development and industry promotion. ITAA also provides extensive opportunities for business development and networking. It strives to create an atmosphere for member firms to seek partnering relationships, joint technology development, marketing arrangements and gives growing firms an ability to learn about equity financing.

Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
1250 Eye Street NW Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
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http://www.itic.org/

Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) is the preeminent trade association representing the top U.S. providers of information technology products and services. ITI is the voice of the high tech community, advocating policies that: advance industry leadership in technology and innovation; open access to new and emerging markets; promote e-commerce expansion; protect consumer choice; and enhance the global competitiveness of its member companies.

International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
734 15th Street NW Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
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http://www.iedconline.org

The International Development Council - the nation's largest economic development professional association - was created through the merger of the Council for Urban Economic Development (CUED) and the American Economic Development Council (AEDC), two premier organizations with a strong commitment to the field and established reputations for service and excellence.

IEDC is the largest membership organization serving economic developers and the economic development profession. Our membership base consists of individuals and organizations with unparalleled expertise and collective influence who represent the range of actors in this growing, diversifying discipline. IEDC's members represent communities of all sizes and include, but are not limited to:

Public state, regional, city and county economic development professionals

Chambers of Commerce and other business support agencies

Community and neighborhood development organizations

Technology development agencies

Utility companies

Non-profits

Educational institutions

Consultants

Redevelopment authorities

The real strength and prestige of IEDC comes from the expertise of its members, which covers the length and breadth of economic development. That expertise includes real estate development, commercial revitalization, job training, infrastructure finance, community development, export promotion, tourism development, industrial rehabilitation and location, and business financing. These members possess a wide range of development skills such as strategic planning, marketing, financial packaging, negotiation and program management.

IEDC's Mission and Services

IEDC's mission is to provide leadership and excellence in economic development for our communities, members and partners to build economically strong, sustainable communities. IEDC recognizes that achieving this goal is a complex task requiring innovative strategies, tools and techniques. IEDC has established strong programs that analyze and disseminate information, provide educational and professional training opportunities, and improve decision-makers' responsiveness to economic development needs.

The Internet Alliance
1111 19th Street NW, Suite 1180
Washington, DC 20036
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http://www.internetalliance.org/

The Internet Alliance (IA) is the premier organization of Internet policy professionals representing the Internet online industry on the state, federal and international levels. Through public policy, advocacy and strategic alliances, the IA is building the confidence and trust necessary for the Internet to be the global mass market medium of the 21st century. Current members include: AOL Time Warner, E-Bay, IBM, Microsoft, and WorldCom. The IA is dedicated to advocating the Internet industry perspective on issues deeply important to both consumers and to business through its Internet State Coalition. Our core policy issues are: Consumer Privacy, Content Regulation, Unsolicited Commercial E-mail, Children's Online Marketing, Internet Taxation

Effective Partnerships. The Internet Alliance is equally dedicated to coalition and alliance-building in the policy arena with credible, reputable associations and public policy organizations to further strengthen the industry's voice.

Self-Governance. We are firmly committed to the fact that the Internet cannot support a balkanized regulatory environment. The IA message of self-governance through "best practices" and enforcement will not only deliver the Internet's market and technology potential to consumers and businesses, but even more importantly, that self-governance is critical to the survival and long-term growth of the medium and the Internet industry as a whole.

Massachusetts High Technology Council, Inc.
Reservoir Place
1601 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02451
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www.mhtc.org

The Massachusetts High Technology Council is a non-profit, non-partisan corporation whose membership is comprised of respected business leaders of Massachusetts high technology and high-value-added service companies.

Nashville Technology Council
211 Commerce Street, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37201
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http://www.technologycouncil.com/

The Nashville Technology Council is an inclusive organization devoted to promoting the growth of technology businesses throughout the greater Nashville area. Membership is open to technology companies, technology-oriented divisions and departments of other companies, non-profit institutions, and companies interested in supporting the growth of technology businesses in Middle Tennessee.

National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO)
167 West Main Street, Suite 600
Lexington, KY 40507-1324
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http://www.nascio.org

NASCIO represents state chief information officers and information resource executives and managers from the 50 states, six U. S. territories, and the District of Columbia. State members are senior officials from any of the three branches of state government who have executive-level and statewide responsibility for information resource management. Representatives from federal, municipal, and international governments and state officials who are involved in information resource management but do not have chief responsibility for that function participate in the organization as associate members. Private-sector firms and non-profit organizations may join as corporate members.

New Jersey Technology Council
1001 Briggs Road, Suite 280
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
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http://www.njtc.org/

New Jersey Technology Council provides business support, networking opportunities, information, advocacy and recognition of technology companies and their leaders. In its efforts to serve the technology industries of the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey Technology Council plans networking, informational and educational events for high-tech executives in the following sectors: Communications; eBusiness, MultiMedia & Consumer Technologies; Engineering, Energy & Environment (E3); Electronics; Life Sciences and IT/Software. Founded in 1996, NJTC's more than 1,200 member companies work together to support their own enterprises while advancing New Jersey's status as a leading technology center in the United States.

Company growth is fostered through:

Access to financing sources

Programs on successful management and marketing strategies

Frequent networking opportunities

Recognition of technology business innovators and leaders

A full range of cost-saving member benefits

Collection and dissemination of industry-specific information

An employee recruitment network

By collectively representing New Jersey's various technology sectors and the institutions and service companies that support them, NJTC is an effective advocate of public policy that promotes economic growth in the state of New Jersey. In addition, peer groups bring together business people with similar interests and objectives. These peer groups include: Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Information Officers, VC & Financing, and Women In Technology.

The New York Software Industry Association (NYSIA)
920 Broadway, Suite 902
New York, NY 10010
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http://www.nysia.org/

The New York Software Industry Association (NYSIA) is the leading trade association for software, information technology, and Web development companies in the New York City area. New York is a national leader in software development! NYSIA's mission is to promote and support the growth of our industry in this region. NYSIA runs an extensive educational event schedule, hosts the yearly New York Software Summit, sponsors a wide variety of economic development programs aimed at assisting member companies, and carries out legislative work on behalf of the software industry.

The Northern Virginia Technology Council

http://www.nvtc.org/about/index.htm

The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) is the membership association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. NVTC has more than 1600 member companies representing over 180,000 employees. Our membership includes companies from all sectors of the technology industry including information technology, software, Internet, ISPs, ASPs, telecommunications, bioscience, and aerospace, as well as the service providers that support these companies. NVTC provides its members with: (1) over 150 networking and educational events per year; (2) comprehensive member benefit services, (3) public policy advocacy on a broad range of technology issues at the state and regional levels, with involvement in federal issues as they relate to workforce and education concerns; and (4) community service opportunities through active involvement in community projects and philanthropy through the NVTC Foundation.

The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) is the voice of technology business, driving the success of member companies in their fields and building recognition of the region as a global leader in technology development and application. NVTC was founded in 1991 as a membership organization representing the interests of the technology community in Northern Virginia. The council has grown to include more than 1700 member companies representing the diversity of the technology industry in Northern Virginia. Counted among our members are software developers, telecommunications companies, Internet providers and content developers, systems integrators and more. NVTC focuses the strength and influence of the technology community on issues that impact the technology business and economic prosperity of our region. The council channels the collective vision and interests of this community leadership into one strong and unifying voice. The council hosts a regular breakfast series, Spring TECHstravaganza, a Fall banquet and three legislative receptions, as well as other peer group forums, network and committee events, conferences and special seminars.

Pittsburgh Technology Council
2000 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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http://www.pghtech.org/

Since 1983, the Pittsburgh Technology Council has been the principal point of connection for companies from four primary clusters of the technology industry that are represented by a critical mass of businesses in southwestern Pennsylvania including Information Technology, Biomedical, Advanced Manufacturing/Materials and Environmental Technology. Council membership currently includes nearly 1,400 companies in the 13-county southwestern Pennsylvania region, making it one of the largest regional trade associations of its kind in the nation. Membership includes entrepreneurs launching new ideas as well as established leaders in technology-driven businesses and is also comprised of companies that provide professional products and services that support the growth of technology companies.

PC (Platforms for Communication) Forum

http://www.edventure.com/pcforum/index.cfm

Forum is a three-day executive conference with general sessions in the mornings and company presentations in the afternoons. It is a business-oriented event with approximately 500 plus senior-level attendees, focusing on emerging technologies and business models in software, the Internet, communications and electronic commerce.

SIMposium conference

http://simposium.simnet.org/index.html

Designed for and by CIOs for "peer to peer" knowledge exchange on best practices in integrating business and technology.

Premier conference for senior IT executives - SIMposium 2003. It's a world-class event that attracts IT executives from multiple industries for:

Speakers and exchanges on real world best IT practices for winning business/IT strategies,

Examination of executive leadership in the IT profession and,

Sharing knowledge, experiences and insights with peers.

Increased knowledge - Access to innovative and business models and strategies.

All-Star Lineup - Industry and University's Foremost Leaders discussing today's IT issues

Network with 400+ CIOs, CTOs and other senior IT executives.

Relevant Content - Peer-driven program addressing subject matter important to you.

The Society for Information Management (SIM)
401 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago IL 60611
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http://www.simnet.org

Established in 1968, the Society for Information Management (SIM) is the premier network for IT leaders comprised of nearly 3,000 members, including CIOs, senior IT executives, prominent academicians, consultants, and other IT leaders. SIM is a community of thought leaders who share experiences and rich intellectual capital that is applied, and who explore future IT direction. In partnership with its 28 chapters, SIM provides resources and programs inspired by IT leaders for IT leaders that enable CIOs to further develop the leadership capabilities of themselves and the key and emerging leaders in their organizations. SIM provides the collective voice to advocate policy and legislation on behalf of the IT profession across industries.

SIM's mission is to support IT leaders through:

Increasing the knowledge base of SIM members and associates.

Acting as the voice of the IT community on critical issues.

Giving back to local communities.

Developing the next generation of effective IT leaders.

Strategic direction for the organization is provided by SIM's elected Executive Board. SIM's standing committees are key to developing initiatives that fulfill the strategic goals of the association. Supporting the organization and fulfilling day-to-day management responsibility is SIM's professional staff.

Founded in 1973, the NY Metro Chapter brings together senior/chief information officers with significant leadership responsibility from corporations, government agencies, consultancies, academic institutions and other not-for-profit organizations. As one of the first local chapters chartered by SIM, membership options and program activities are coordinated with those of the International professional society, such as monthly luncheon programs where leading executives present solutions and innovations on key issues facing us today. These offerings constitute a unique combination and likely best value for meeting your professional development goals.

Southwestern Virginia Technology Council (SWVTC)
P.O. Box 2523
Abingdon, VA 24212

www.swvtc.com

The Southwestern Virginia Technology Council exists to lead Southwestern Virginians in addressing technology issues for business, education and government with the purpose of enhancing the vitality and social well-being of Southwestern Virginia

The Technology Administration - U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20230
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http://www.technology.gov

The Technology Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce works to maximize technology's contribution to America's economic growth by: advocating for technology in the federal policy-making process, expanding opportunity for high-technology business, and promoting the development and commercialization of new innovations and state-of-the-art technologies.

Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP)
3721 TecPort Drive Suite 150
Harrisburg, PA 17111
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http://www.tccp.org/

Companies throughout the central PA region find value in membership of the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania. From networking events, to CEO and CIO Roundtable, members make valuable business contacts, gain insight from educational events, and are a vital part of helping to create, attract, grow and retain technology businesses in the region.

TCCP has more than 250 member companies from industries such as: Information Technology, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Academia and Government. Membership benefit companies directly involved in technology and those that support technology companies.

Tech Council of Maryland
9700 Great Seneca Hwy
Rockville, MD 20850
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http://www.mdhitech.org

Technology Council of Maryland (TCM), founded in 1986, is a unique association of technology firms, federal laboratories, education institutions and business support firms that collectively form Maryland's technology community. TCM represents thousands of knowledge-based employees in the state and region. TCM provides its members: (1) business and professional development opportunities, (2) a strong mission and recognition within the technology community, (3) a voice on technology issues, (4) and comprehensive member benefits.

TCM is led by its membership. TCM's Board of Directors and Executive Committee set the direction and policies for the Council. Programs and activities are developed and instituted by members through committees and other ad hoc working groups. In addition to steering committees for each network, the Council's activities are carried out through a cadre of committees including: BioAlliance, entrepreneurship, education, information technology, government relations, membership, and programs.

TCM's objectives include developing linkages among industry, government and higher education institutions. In addition, TCM serves as the united voice for technology in Maryland, encourages entrepreneurship as an economic engine, and works to enhance public understanding of technology and related issues.

Technology Leadership Council

CTO Forum

TLC- The New York - New Jersey Chapter of the Technology Leadership Council consists of top CTOs and Technology Executives from New York, New Jersey and surrounding areas. The Technology Leadership Council is a national organization established to provide high quality peer group forums for corporate technology leaders (CTOs). Forum meetings occur each month for members to share and discuss business and technology interests. This members-only group currently has chapters in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and New York/New Jersey.

The Virginia Technology Alliance (VTA)
1500 Huguenot Rd Suite 104
Midlothian, VA 23113
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www.thevta.org

Ten regional technology councils formed the Virginia Technology Alliance in 1998. The VTA mission is straight forward: Encourage and support the growth and recruitment of businesses and other organizations throughout Virginia that develop, produce and use technology and facilitate the establishment of new technology companies and organizations.

The Washington Area CTO Roundtable

http://www.chieftechnologyofficer.org

The Washington Area CTO Roundtable is built around discussions of events and trends poised to have an impact on the technology industry

The World Summit on the Information Society
World Summit on the Information Society
International Telecommunication Union
Place des Nations
1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland

http://www.itu.int/wsis/index.html

The World Summit on the Information Society is held in two phases. The first phase of WSIS takes place in Geneva hosted by the Government of Switzerland from December 10 to 12, 2003. It will address the broad range of themes concerning the Information Society and adopt a Declaration of Principles and Plan of Action. The second phase will take place in Tunis hosted by the Government of Tunisia, from November 16 to 18, 2005.

World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA)
1401 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209. USA
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http://www.witsa.org/about/

World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) is a consortium of 49 information technology (IT) industry associations from economies around the world. WITSA members represent over 90 percent of the world IT market. As the global voice of the IT industry, WITSA is dedicated to:

Advocating policies that advance the industry's growth and development;

Facilitating international trade and investment in IT products and services;

Strengthening WITSA's national industry associations through the sharing of knowledge, experience, and critical information;

Providing members with a vast network of contacts in nearly every geographic region of the world;

Hosting the World Congress on IT, the only industry sponsored global IT event;

Hosting the Global Public Policy Conference; and

Hosting the Global Information Security Summit.

Founded in 1978 and originally known as the World Computing Services Industry Association, WITSA has increasingly assumed an active advocacy role in international public policy issues affecting the creation of a robust global information infrastructure, including:

Increasing competition through open markets and regulatory reform;

Protecting intellectual property;

Encouraging cross-industry and government cooperation to enhance information security;

Bridging the education and skills gap;

Reducing tariff and non-tariff trade barriers to IT goods and services; and

Safeguarding the viability and continued growth of the Internet and electronic commerce.

WITSA has a real impact on the global IT environment. It strengthens the industry at large by promoting a level playing field and by voicing the concerns of the international IT community in multilateral organizations, including the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the G-8 and other international forums where policies affecting industry interests are developed.

CTO Forum. This forum is organized by InfoWorld Magazine and focuses on issues in providing IT services to corporate customers. www.infoworld.com/ctoforum

InfoWorld's CTO Premier Network will put you in touch with the resources and community you need to help you make those decisions. You no longer have to evaluate new technologies or business strategies in a vacuum - with membership to the CTO Premier Network, you can leverage the unique experiences and opinions of your peers before moving forward. This new service will provide you with an immediate connection to strategic and tactical advice from an exclusive group of CTOs, along with cream-of-the-crop resources that InfoWorld is uniquely qualified to provide.

CTO Premier Network membership gives you private access to an exclusive CTO community both online and offline, where you can exchange best practices, compare vendors and suppliers, and interact on your own time directly with your peers.

Members can communicate one-on-one with other members online via e-mail or secure forums or set up offline calls and meetings with the facilitation of the Program Director. Think of the Program Director as a personal assistant whose only task is to connect you with other CTOs for immediate feedback and help you establish a peer network for the ongoing exchange of information, ideas, and experiences.

Local CTO Round Tables. Several regional organizations have emerged which allow CTOs to network with each other. These CTO Roundtables are often patterned after the Technology Leadership Council of San Francisco that has served companies in that area so well for several years.

www.chieftechnologyofficer.org

www.chillarege.com/prof/CTO/

www.technologyleadershipcouncil.org

www.columbustlc.org