Digital Transformation Journey for IBM i - 2018 COMMON Fall Conference

Fresche & COMMON are hosting a free 1/2 Day Forum and Think Tank for IBM i IT Leaders

Future-proofing IT is just one of many challenges facing modern organizations. As an IBM i IT leader, you need to prioritize initiatives such as improving agility and taking advantage of modern digital technologies such as mobile, cloud, eCommerce and APIs. With so many options, choosing the right digital transformation strategy can be a challenge.

Join Fresche at the COMMON 2018 Fall Conference & Expo where thought leaders, including special guests Alison Butterill from IBM, Jim Duggan, 19+ year Gartner IT Industry Analyst and Chris Koppe, Modernization and Transformation expert will discuss:

Innovating through digitization to increase competitive advantage
Developing IT strategies that align with business and add value
Designing modern applications and processes that leverage your investment in IBM i

There will also be a Think Tank where you can engage with other IBM i IT leaders and share your experiences and challenges. See below for the full agenda.

Space is limited, so reserve your seat today!

Alison Butterill
Program Director, Offering Management for IBM i - Cognitive Systems / IBM

Alison Butterill is responsible for the IBM i business at IBM US, which includes defining and guiding future directions and strategies. She works with the IBM i sales, marketing and development teams, as well as clients and partners, to ensure that the IBM i operating system and associated products reflect their requirements. Alison has worked in the midrange environment for more than 30 years and has held a wide variety of positions at IBM, primarily with midrange servers and software.

Jim Duggan
IT Industry Analyst
Independent Consultant (ex-Gartner, Research VP)

After 20 years as Research VP at Gartner, and over 35 years in IT, Jim has business, technical and modernization insight that is almost unmatched. Digital transformation and application modernization were a key element of his research, planning and APM initiatives. He currently consults with companies who benefit from his broad perspective in product and business development, as well as his ability to future-proof IT so that it continues to support evolving business initiatives.

Links to the 2018 COMMON Fall Conference & Expo

Conference Main Page: https://www.common.org/events/fall-conference/
https://www.common.org/events/fall-conference/
Event Registration Page: https://members.common.org/CommonSite/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=F18

Event Agenda

Time	Session	Details
7:30 - 8:30 AM	Registration & Networking	Registration and Coffee
8:30 - 8:45 AM	Chris Koppe	Welcome and Introduction
8:45 - 9:30 AM	Jim Duggan	Strategic view on Digital Transformation IT Industry Analyst - 19+ years Gartner
9:30 - 10:15 AM 15 minute break following	Alison Butterill	Improving business with Digital Transformation
10:30 - 11:15 AM	Chris Koppe	The Digital Transformation Journey for the IBM i Market Innovating for change & aligning IT initiatives to Business Value
11:15 - 12:00 PM	Think Tank	Think Tank brings together IT Executives and CIO Advisors to discuss key initiatives and participate in an open dialogue on top CIO issues and concerns.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch	Lunch and networking hour

Digital Transformation

Key speakers: Alison butterill, Jim duggan, Chris koppe

October 16, 2018, 8: 30 am - 2 pm | COMMON 2018 Fall Conference & Expo, Pittsburgh, PA INVITATION ONLY - Seating is limited - RSVP Today

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Event Agenda