Elite/Co-Sponsored Events

Elite/Midsize Enterprise Summit 2008
For the fifth year, Elite will be supporting the Midsize Enterprise Summit and this year the event will be held at Palau de Congressos De Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, from 17 to 19 June 2008. www.midsizeenterprise.com/europe

Attendance at this exclusive event is by invitation only and with no expense to you or your company*. The only requirement is that you spend 2-3 days away from your office where you will get the opportunity to:

• Hear from Gartner analysts regarding issues of particular relevance to midsize companies
• Learn of new product offerings designed for midsized enterprises presented by some of the leading technology solution providers
• Network with your peers from other midsized companies and share experiences.

Therefore, if you are an IT Executive working in a midsize company (50 – 1000 IT seats is the approximate qualification) we suggest that you take advantage of this opportunity and apply for a place by going to www.midsizeenterprise.com/europe/qualify.html and then complete the online Application Survey, using Priority Code “EL2008”

The theme for the 2008 event is:
“Focusing on Growth: Delivering IT Value in an Uncertain Economy"

This will highlight the IT Director's role in providing real value to the business and should resonate with many senior IT executives at this time.

Gartner Analysts, together with other industry figures, will address mid-market issues, trends and solutions from both horizontal and vertical industry perspectives. The Agenda will include presentations on a range of topical issues, including:

• Green IT and its place in the Mid-market
• Mid-market Scenario: Business Intelligence
• Unified Communications: Separating reality from hype
• The Evolution of Security Strategies
• Disruptive Trends facing the Server Market

The unique format combines a mix of presentations, product announcements, technology-focused boardroom-style presentations, peer-to-peer roundtable discussions, exhibition and networking and social functions.

If you have any questions about this event, then please contact Jackson Daly on
Tel: +44 (0)1784 267112 Email: jackson.daly@gartner.com

* Subject to qualification, Gartner, in conjunction with the sponsoring vendors, cover all costs associated with conference registration, accommodation, meals, entertainment and flights.

A small example of the comments made by Delegate towards the end of last year’s Midsize Enterprise Summit:

“In a short period of time I can get valuable current information to benchmark my activity as an IT Leader and provide the spark to try new innovative solutions for supporting my stakeholders”
IT Compliance Leader,, Enerpac

“Excellent Event, Ideal opportunity to meet peer group professionals and industry vendors with a midrange focus”
IT Manager, National Foundation for Educational Research

“An opportunity to meet with experts in IT (Analysts, peers and providers) to understand trends and other IT practices that can add value to the business”
IT Manager, Ciber UK

“A great opportunity to discuss and challenge trends and emergent technologies share best practice and form new friendships”
Global IT Manager., Hydratight

Previous events

Elite/Gartner 2007
For the fourth year, Elite supported the Gartner Midsize Enterprise Summit which was held at Disneyland Paris, France on 26 - 28 June 2007.

Elite/Gartner 2006
Elite once again supported the Gartner Midsize Enterprise Summit which was held at Disneyland Paris, France on 20 – 22 June 2006

SSRG (Strategic Supplier Relationships Group) Conference
The SSRG held a conference on the 11 May 2006 on the subject of 'Identifying Strategic Suppliers and Managing Effective Relationships'.