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Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to meet and learn from thought leaders and peers

Take away actionable insights on best practices and emerging trends in
Marketing & Customer Experience, IT Strategy & Information Security and Supply Chain Management.

A.M. – General Plenary Sessions

Jim Sterne web strategy guru

A premier authority on Web marketing, advertising, customer service and analytics, Jim is the author of five books – including World Wide Web Marketing, now in its third edition. He is a dynamic speaker who will share valuable insights on how analytics can maximize your Web investment.

Dr. Kishore Swaminathan chief scientist, accenture

Dr. Swaminathan defines Accenture’s Technology Vision and helps set Accenture’s technology and research agenda. He also directly heads Accenture’s Systems Integration research located in Chicago (US), Palo Alto (US), Sophia Antipolis (France) and Bangalore (India). He will be sharing the latest research into emerging technology trends.

E-Commerce/E-Business Executives Panel

Top executives from American Girl, Grainger, Master Lock, Promega and The Swiss Colony will share insights regarding how e-commerce/e-business is transforming the competitive landscape. Lessons learned and best practices from leaders directing the strategic contest.

Lunch Session

Dale Nitschke president, target.com (2000–2008)

When Target.com launched in 2000, Mr. Nitschke was at the helm. He remained there until mid-2008. During his tenure, the site became one of the top-20 visited sites worldwide. Mr. Nitschke will give the luncheon keynote address. He will also receive the UW E-Business Institute’s 2008 Distinguished Fellow Award during a luncheon ceremony.

Plus many other distinguished speakers and guests.

P.M. – Parallel Targeted Tracks

Marketing & Customer Experience	IT Strategy & Information Security	Supply Chain Management
What makes them click? How neuro Web design leads users to action Renowned usability expert Dr. Susan Weinschenk of Human Factors International explores research on the brain and applies what scientists have been discovering to the design of Web sites so that they are persuasive.	Emerging security threats & trends Security guru Mark Shavlik, CEO of Shavlik Technologies and original member of Microsoft Windows NT development team, reveals what you must know about the security horizon.	SCM strategies & practices of best-in-class companies Aberdeen Group’s Supply Chain Research Director Nari Viswanathan shares emerging SCM trends and challenges, as well as proven best practices.
E-mail marketing trends you simply can’t ignore Loren McDonald shows how to maximize ROI from this powerful marketing channel.	Information Security Experts Roundtable IT security leaders from CDW, CUNA Mutual, Kohler, the State of Wisconsin and more discuss practical solutions to emerging security challenges.	Achieving real-time global visibility and SC intelligence Andreas Stinnes, GT Nexus VP, studies cases of companies that have achieved supply chain responsiveness and synchronization via global visibility.
Marketing Execs PowerPanel Leaders in social media, mobile marketing, internet gaming and TV/radio discuss channel convergence and emerging marketing frontiers.	IT Execs PowerPanel IT heads from Alliant Energy, Appleton, Manitowoc, Plexus and more discuss the top upcoming issues and priorities for every company’s CIO.	Cisco’s world-class SCM practices from the inside Cisco’s Scott Morey will provide an inside look into the company’s high performance supply chain.
		Supply Chain Execs PowerPanel Candid advice for dealing with complex SCM problems. Features executives from Brady, Briggs & Stratton, Case New Holland, Grainger and more, as well as the SCM Program Director from UW Executive Education.

Platinum Sponsor

Director Sponsors

American Family

Cuna Mutual

Track Sponsors

Break Sponsors

Silverpop

Sonic Foundry

Association Sponsors

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to meet and learn from thought leaders and peers

Take away actionable insights on best practices and emerging trends in Marketing & Customer Experience, IT Strategy & Information Security and Supply Chain Management.

A.M. – General Plenary Sessions

Jim Sterne, Web Strategy Guru
A premier authority on Web marketing, advertising, customer service and analytics, Jim is the author of five books – including World Wide Web Marketing, now in its third edition. He is a dynamic speaker who will share valuable insights on how analytics can maximize your Web investment.

Dr. Kishore Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, Accenture
Dr. Swaminathan defines Accenture’s Technology Vision and helps set Accenture’s technology and research agenda. He also directly heads Accenture’s Systems Integration research located in Chicago (US), Palo Alto (US), Sophia Antipolis (France) and Bangalore (India). He will be sharing the latest research into emerging technology trends.

E-Commerce/E-Business Executives Panel
Top executives from Grainger, Promega, Master Lock and other e-commerce giants will share insights regarding how e-commerce/e-business is transforming the competitive landscape. Lessons learned and best practices.

Lunch Session

Dale Nitschke, President, Target.com (2000–2008)
When Target.com launched in 2000, Mr. Nitschke was at the helm. He remained there until mid-2008. During his tenure, the site became one of the top-20 visited sites worldwide. Mr. Nitschke will give the luncheon keynote address. He will also receive the UW E-Business Institute’s 2008 Distingushed Fellow Award during a luncheon ceremony.

Plus many other distinguished speakers and guests.

P.M. – Parallel Targeted Tracks

Marketing & Customer Experience	IT Strategy & Information Security	Supply Chain Management
Designing customer experience for competitive advantage Renowned usability experts Human Factors International discuss maximizing business value with strategic usability.	Emerging security threats & trends Security guru Mark Shavlik, CEO of Shavlik Technologies and original member of Microsoft Windows NT development team, reveals what you must know about the security horizon.	SCM strategies & practices of best-in-class companies Aberdeen Supply Chain Research Director Nari Viswanathan discusses emerging SCM trends and challenges, as well as proven best practices.
E-mail marketing trends you simply can’t ignore Loren McDonald shows how to maximize ROI from this still-powerful marketing channel.	Information Security Experts Roundtable IT security leaders from the State of Wisconsin, Kohler and more discuss practical solutions to emerging security challenges.	Achieving real-time global visibility and SC intelligence Andreas Stinnes, GT Nexus VP, on achieving supply chain response and synchronization via global visibility.
Marketing Execs PowerPanel Leaders in social media, mobile marketing, internet gaming and TV/radio discuss channel convergence and emerging marketing frontiers.	IT Execs PowerPanel IT heads from Alliant Energy, Appleton, Manitowoc, Plexus and more discuss the top upcoming issues and priorities for every company’s CIO.	Cisco’s world-class SCM practices from the inside Cisco’s Scott Morey will provide an inside look into the company’s high performance supply chain.
		Supply Chain Execs PowerPanel Candid advice for dealing with complex SCM problems. Features executives from Brady, Briggs & Stratton and more, as well as the SCM Program Director from UW Executive Education.

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