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If you attended Midwest Technology Leaders 2007, you are in for a treat. The 4th Annual Midwest Technology Leaders 2008 on June 4th and 5th, 2008 promises to be even better. We are pleased to announce our full agenda of speakers and sessions for this year's event to be held at the MGM Grand Detroit. This invitation-only event for CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, CSOs, CFOs, VPs and Directors, features the information and networking opportunities you need to stay on the cutting edge. Midwest Technology Leaders 2008 will focus on everything from how to handle challenges in the boardroom, to the latest regional and global IT trends. As the premier technology symposium for IT executives in the Great Lakes Region, Midwest Technology Leaders 2008 promises to deliver the most current information you need to remain effective in this ever-changing field. By emphasizing issues specific to our region and providing the global perspective, Midwest Technology Leaders 2008 gives you an updated knowledge base that further solidifies your position as a top IT leader.

We are excited to welcome Tony Scott, CIO, Microsoft as our keynote speaker for the symposium.

Other distinguished speakers include:

Sam Kahan · Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, who will discuss US and regional economic trends in a global context; the role of trade and the dollar; and the current weakness in the U.S. housing market, and its impact on fiscal activity and the financial markets.
Steve Swartz · CTO, University of Toledo, who will speak on issues related to mergers and acquisitions, such as the key to long-term happiness, successfully blending different corporate cultures, what to do when there's too much work, retaining employees and capturing knowledge, and managing change and creating a winning infrastructure.
Tom Peck · Senior VP and CIO, MGM MIRAGE, who will speak on successfully deploying technology to deliver both business benefits and an exciting and engaging guest experience.

Additionally, a panel discussion on how to treat electronic data will be presented by Thomas M.J. Hathaway and Brian M. Ziff, attorneys with Clark Hill PLC, and moderated by Matt Roush, Editor, Great Lakes IT Report/WWJ Newsradio 950.

Network, Celebrate Excellence and Support the Community at MTL 2008 Awards Cocktail Reception on June 4, 2008

Join us for an evening of celebration and networking at the MTL 2008 Awards Cocktail Reception June 4th from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at IGNITE at the MGM Grand Detroit. The premier pre-event will honor corporations and individuals who are making a difference in our community. Proceeds will benefit two of Michigan's most valuable philanthropies dedicated to strengthening our technology community: The Michigan Council of Women In Technology Foundation and The SIM Foundation. Admission is complimentary for paid MTL 2008 attendees. The cost for the public is $55 pre-registered and $65 at the door.

Click Here to register now for the MTL 2008 Awards Cocktail Reception!

Nominations Sought for Midwest Collaboration Award (MCA)

For the fourth year, Midwest Technology Leaders will recognize collaboration between business and community with the Midwest Collaboration Award (MCA). Created in 2005, this award identifies, supports and honors strong partnerships between Midwest companies and local individuals or groups benefiting the technology community. The MCA recognizes one partnership that has made a recognizable impact on the growth of the technology community. Partnerships between companies, organizations, or individuals and local governments, academic institutions (elementary to university), non-profit organizations, and businesses with a technology focus and measurable results are eligible to participate in the award. Wireless Washtenaw was the 2007 recipient. The deadline to submit your application is April 25, 2008.

Click Here to download the MCA Application

2CMICHIGAN Award Recognizes Corporate Commitment to Michigan

Midwest Technology Leaders 2008 is seeking nominees for the Corporate Commitment to Michigan (2CMICHIGAN) award. This award honors an individual from the Michigan business community who actively participates in community relations, organizations and other philanthropic activities that enhance our community. If you know a corporate individual whose community involvement helps to promote a healthy, highly functioning Michigan, take a minute to nominate him/her for this award today.

Categories include:

Innovation · Those contributing imaginative, cutting-edge solutions and strategies that will help transform and empower our community
Excellence · Persons contributing at the highest level of performance to create a positive impression on the State of Michigan
Action · Individuals who display extraordinary effort to make an impact in the community

If you would like to nominate someone for this award, or for more information, please email: 2cmichigan@midwesttechnologyleaders.com.

The 2007 2CMICHIGAN recipients included: Cherri Musser, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of GMAC Financial Services; Rodney O'Neal, Chief Executive Officer and President of Delphi Corporation; and Doug Rothwell, President of Detroit Renaissance.

For more information, please visit www.midwesttechnologyleaders.com or send an email to: info@midwesttechnologyleaders.com.