CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
15 August 2008
Events News
Inforum 2008: Customers Will Learn How to Connect to the Future with Innovations from Infor
Infor Chairman and CEO Jim Schaper will present insights into the future of business software during Connecting to the Future, his keynote at Inforum 2008, Infor’s annual customer conference. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, Schaper will discuss the impact of major business trends in the software industry, including globalization, mobility and collaboration, and how the use of business software will evolve. Subsequent speakers will elaborate on Infor’s specific development plans and provide a glimpse “under the hood” of the innovations users can expect from Infor.
Inforum, to be held Oct. 14 – 16 at The Venetian-Palazzo Hotels and Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, is the largest annual gathering of Infor customers, partners and experts who want to connect, learn and maximize the value of their Infor solutions. More than 700 educational sessions across 14 Inforum Connections product tracks and product-specific networking opportunities will be offered, connecting attendees with others in similar business environments.
New this year, computer-based product training provides attendees with a hands-on learning experience coached by Infor product experts who will discuss the latest features, tips and tricks. Additionally, the Solutions Expo, which includes more than 70 partner and live demonstration exhibits, will open the first evening of the conference.
“Inforum 2008 offers each customer an opportunity to attend educational sessions on the products they use to achieve greater visibility into their business,” said Rick Parker, senior vice president, marketing, Infor. “This year’s event provides more education and networking opportunities than ever, including computer-based training and Inforum Connections tracks. These enhancements make it easy for attendees to identify highly-focused sessions and activities relevant to their product groups and specific areas of interest.”
Inforum 2008 highlights:
- Early bird registration will close on August 22. Attendees who register prior to or on this date will receive a registration fee discount. After Oct. 7, attendees will be required to register on-site. Registration information can be found at http://www.inforum2008.com/registration/registration-information/.
- Inforum attendees will be treated to a private concert featuring Grammy-award winning artist and recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Mellencamp.
- Winners of the 2008 Excellence in Action Awards, which celebrate Infor customers who best demonstrate creative use of Infor applications to drive innovation, performance, and profitability, will be honored during the conference and invited to attend an exclusive luncheon with Infor executives. Awards will be given in categories such as Operational Excellence, Customer Excellence, Financial Excellence, Innovation, and Customer of the Year. Nominations can be made online through Monday, August 25 at http://web2.infor.com/inforum_awards/.
For more information on Inforum 2008, please visit http://www.inforum2008.com.
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