IT Sourcing and Procurement Summit

THE IT SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT SUMMIT IS COMING TO SAN FRANCISCO! AUGUST 21-22, 2013

Be sure to secure your seats early as seating is limited. To assure attendees get the full benefit of an intimate conference, we only offer a limited number of seats.

WHY SHOULD YOU BE THERE?

• Keynotes from IT Sourcing and Procurement Experts
• Recent Case Studies on Critical Issues that impact Strategic IT Sourcing Decisions
• Interactive Workshops on Vendor Management, Licensing, and Performance Tracking
• Key Trends on Global and Domestic Procurement in the Digital Space
• Network with Leading Industry Experts in Strategic IT Sourcing
• Discover the Critical Trends in IT Hardware and Software Asset Management
• Decipher the Elements of Calculating ROI in all IT Procurement Investment Decisions
• Understand the Critical Drivers in Choosing Vendors During an RFP Process
• Improve your Performance Tracking Process for More Effective Third-Party Service Levels
• Design a Cross-Functional Talent Management Program to Ensure a Skilled IT Sourcing Workforce in your Organization is in Place in the Short and Long Term

IT SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT SUMMIT ATTENDEES WILL LEARN TO:

• Master the intricacies of software licensing and negotiating contracts
• Foster collaboration between IT and non-technical staff for strategic purchasing decisions
• Handle the politics of vendor management for beneficial long-term results for your organization
• Implement a risk management strategy that incorporates the BYOD implications on software usage rights, avoiding potential violations
• Educate your upper management on why IT Sourcing is not simply technology purchasing but part of an overall capital investment expenditure
• Manage internal expectations with your senior management on the ROI of a procurement decision