Las Vegas|October 28 - 30, 2008
Keynote Presentations | Panel Discussions | Speakers' Bios | Special Guests
Grown-Up Digital
Flash forward a decade since the publication of his book Growing Up Digital. Tapscott’s latest research reveals that the Net Generation has not only arrived, but it has come of age. In 2008 the eldest of this generation turned 30, and the youngest is 12.
During this thought-provoking presentation, Tapscott will share what makes this generation different from all others before it. From birth, “Net-Geners” have been surrounded by high-tech tools and digital media, which has cultivated an entire generation of Net-savvy users. But is this population the catalyst for changes in education, recreation, commerce, the workplace, the family and government?
In addition, Tapscott will engage in a fascinating discussion that will explore:
- What impact Net-Geners have on the world as it relates to technology.
- The generation’s views on work, play and education.
- How organizations can attract and retain this population.
- What this generation expects from the organizations that it does business with.
- How we must transform based on Net-Geners’ expectations and demands.
Innovation – The Currency of Competition
Find out why more and more organizations are placing analytics at the center of their business models. This executive panel discussion will explore:
- What are the best models and strategies for innovation?
- What does innovation have to do with risk-taking and cultural environments?
- How do companies justify the cost of innovative strategies and measure their results?
- What role does analytics play in how decisions are made?
- How can analytics help you understand the potential impact of a decision on your organization?
About The Panelists
Thomas H. Davenport is the President's Distinguished Professor of Information Technology and Management at Babson College and co-directs research for the Business Analytics research program at nGenera Corp. He is the former director of research centers at Accenture, Ernst & Young, and McKinsey.
Davenport is the author or co-author of 12 books and his latest book, Competing on Analytics: The New Science of Winning, has become a best-seller and is being translated into 10 languages. He is also a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and other leading journals. His recent article "Competing on Analytics" was Harvard Business Review’s most requested article reprint of 2006.
Since he co-founded SAS in 1976, Jim Goodnight has served as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. A worldwide leader in enterprise intelligence solutions and services, SAS has more than 10,000 employees in 53 countries. In 2007, the company’s 32nd consecutive year of growth and profitability, its revenue was $2.1 billion.
In 2004, Harvard Business School named Goodnight as one of the "20th Century’s Great American Business Leaders," citing his impact on "the way people have lived, worked and interacted in the 20th century."
Goodnight has a PhD in statistics and speaks internationally on leadership, education and innovation.
Thomas H. Davenport is the President's Distinguished Professor of Information Technology and Management at Babson College and co-directs research for the Business Analytics research program at nGenera Corp. He is the former director of research centers at Accenture, Ernst & Young, and McKinsey.
Davenport is the author or co-author of 12 books and his latest book, Competing on Analytics: The New Science of Winning, has become a best-seller and is being translated into 10 languages. He is also a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and other leading journals. His recent article "Competing on Analytics" was Harvard Business Review’s most requested article reprint of 2006.
Since he co-founded SAS in 1976, Jim Goodnight has served as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. A worldwide leader in enterprise intelligence solutions and services, SAS has more than 10,000 employees in 53 countries. In 2007, the company’s 32nd consecutive year of growth and profitability, its revenue was $2.1 billion.
In 2004, Harvard Business School named Goodnight as one of the "20th Century’s Great American Business Leaders," citing his impact on "the way people have lived, worked and interacted in the 20th century."
Goodnight has a PhD in statistics and speaks internationally on leadership, education and innovation.