Drawing together the nation's most accomplished, forward-thinking IT business leaders, the CIO 100 Symposium delivers three days of highly focused problem-solving, peer exchange and expertise -- all targeted at the most effective strategies for engaging the enterprise and delivering value. From practical approaches to innovating in times of economic upheaval to in-depth sessions and case studies on evolving business models, customer strategies and new technology trends and solutions, the CIO 100 Symposium underscores the strong connection between innovative thinking and financial success.

Using a focused and intensive approach, The CIO Pocket MBA provided attendees with the benefits and advantages of an MBA degree that was uniquely structured for IT executives. Students studied:

• Best practices for creating value through information systems
• Methods to identify, weigh and communicate the strategic competitive advantages of IT
• Effective strategy implementation practices
• Capabilities assessment tools

Professors for the program are distinguished Boston University School of Management faculty and recognized professionals in both the educational and IT forums.

• Lloyd Baird, Professor/Chairman/Faculty Director, Leadership Institute
• Michael Lawson, Senior Associate Dean, Professor, Information Systems Department
• Fernando F. Suarez, Associate Professor, Information Systems Department
• N. Venkat Venkatraman, David J. McGrath, Jr. Professor in Management

CIO magazine's seventh annual forward-looking summit gathers strategic minded CIOs for a three-day look on the tactical and practical execution of strategies for the year ahead. IT executives will discuss infrastructure foundation, collaboration, enterprise integration and business application technologies; and analyze the impact they are likely to have on business– and the CIO's role–in the upcoming year.