IDC's annual Directions conference is recognized as the industry's premier event that delivers an informative and actionable overview of the issues shaping the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. This year's Directions program will feature predictions, insights, and usable guidance from IDC and industry Insights analysts, as well as numerous opportunities to directly connect with our analysts for individualized discussions on topics of most concern.

Directions 2008

Tech X.0: Mastering New Business Models and Markets

We are shifting to a technology marketplace in which 1.0, 2.0 and other ".0" labels no longer make any sense. It's a marketplace defined by continuous, parallel and global streams of innovation: in offerings, development models, distribution models and usage models. In this "X.0" marketplace, an explosion of convergence is driving new, mashed-up offerings and models, fueling new demands in traditional and emerging customer segments, and redefining industry alliances. The leaders in this new marketplace will be those who shape and master the new business models and offerings.

Join IDC's leading analysts at Directions 2008 as they address the shifting technology marketplace, as well as the leaders and innovations set to open up the next wave of high-growth markets.

REGISTRATION RATES

Early Bird Rate - Deadline is February 12, 2008

$495

Standard Rate:

$895

This year's attendees will benefit from the following offerings:

• Market intelligence and actionable guidance to help optimize growth opportunities
• Conversations with IDC and industry Insights analysts during one-to-one meetings, product demos, breaks, and lunch roundtable discussions
• Hot-off-the-press forecasts of 2008 technology market growth rates
• Predictions surrounding the best-positioned vendors, products, technologies, and strategies
• Numerous breakout sessions, breakfast discussions, and lunch roundtables covering key topic areas, allowing you to customize the day's agenda for your specific needs
• The opportunity to meet and compare notes with your colleagues and potential business partners throughout the industry
• Post-event, online access to Directions presentations, including audio and visuals
• Featured Keynote Tom Kelley, General Manager, IDEO and author of The Art of Innovation

Directions is attended by senior level executives from ICT companies who are responsible for:

• Executive Management
• Marketing/Sales
• eBusiness/Internet/Intranet
• Product Management
• Distribution Channels
• Market Research
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Information Technology Management
• Operations
• Competitive Analysis