IAITAM 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition    If you are trying to decide which conference will deliver practical examples, the best networking and a solid educational experience, take a look at the IAITAM 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition Schedule and see for yourself why the IAITAM Conference has become the IT Business Community Event. Join IAITAM and your real-world practitioner peers to see how the practice of IT Asset Management is accomplished. Register Now    Go Green and Opt Out: This year IAITAM is proud to give our Conference Attendees the option to “Go Green”. In an effort to take our part in being more conscious of being environmentally friendly, we are offering our attendees the opportunity to “opt out” of receiving the Conference Presentation book in print. Attendees will receive the Conference Program Book and all the Conference Speaker Presentations on CD at the conference. This will help to save paper, printing ink, fuel for transportation and the inconvenience of having to carry two books around during the Conference and for the trip back home. IAITAM is constantly thinking of ways to improve the past. Not just with our Annual Conference but with the IT Asset Management industry as a whole. “Green” is now the buzz word heard world wide. Imagine what an example we, the ITAM community could set by each taking our part in making a little effort in being more “green”. It would not only impact our industry but the whole Earth! If you would like to “Opt Out” please email IAITAM at econrad@iaitam.org before September 26th.  Thank you for helping IAITAM take the initiative to being more “green”! The IAITAM 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition will be held October 15-17, 2008 at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort and is open to everyone! This year IAITAM will focus on the 12 Key Process Areas (KPAs) as well as the Program Guide of the IAITAM Best Practice Library (IBPL).  By emphasizing the IBPL, we will exceed the reach of any other available event in our industry providing you the how’s and the why’s by using an educational format focused on managing IT as a business through best practices that you can take back and use immediately to bring value to your organization. Each track is designed to walk you through the Asset Management Programs and is presented by those that have succeeded in accomplishing that task. The 12 KPAs of the IBPL are: Acquisition Management Asset Identification Communication and Education Compliance and Legislation Disposal Management Documentation Management Financial Management Policy Management Project Management Vendor Management Program Management Guide – the practitioners’ guide to managing your ITAM program Let IAITAM, our members, industry experts and your peers take you to the next level of your organization's ITAM Program. Learn the "how to's" of IT Asset Management from those that are on the front lines and doing the job. Take a sneak peak at the 2008 Exhibitors and learn how they support the ITAM Industry. “First time at IAITAM Conference – excellent in comparison to others I have attended. Keep up the good work and I look forward to next year’s conference.”  - Jeff Newman, Duke Energy Highlights of this year’s conference include: Leading Expert Keynote Speakers from the IT Asset Management Industry Educational Seminars Best Practices Tracks Networking Opportunities Comedian Greg Schwem presenting "Comedy With a Byte" IAITAM Vendor Walk – set aside time outside of the daily knowledge tracks to sit in on a 1 hour session conducted by the Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors.  Learn how their products and services can directly impact your ITAM program’s success. The Conference Exhibition Hall - open to attendees at selected times over the first 2 days with 2 evening receptions planned for Wednesday and Thursday so there is ample time to discuss products and services with our Sponsors and Exhibitors. IAITAM Beach Bash  - going on Tuesday evening to kick off the event.  IAITAM will treat you to entertainment and island cuisine that you are sure to remember for a lifetime. This relaxing night promises to be filled with music and networking while dining on the beach in preparation for the vigorous, education-packed days to follow.  This prelude of a steel drum band and warm Florida Gulf breezes will be the calm before the storm of information. (Those of you who made it to the Ball in 2007 will know what we’re talking about – Think of the Ball with grass skirts!)  Register Now    Let’s face it…business can be funny. Technology used in business can be downright hilarious. Nobody knows this better than Greg Schwem. He will be presenting his wholesome brand of stand-up comedy, “Comedy with a Byte,” and humorous motivational speaking at this year's Annual Conference. Don't miss it! Join Greg Schwem along with Gold Sponsors, Novell, Inc. and Redemtech, Inc., at the IAITAM 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition going on October 15-17, 2008 in Marco Island, Florida.    What 2007 Attendees have said about the IAITAM Annual Conference: Overall, an impressive and comprehensive program. Thank you! IAITAM conference provides exceptional knowledge transfer in a very people-oriented environment. Everyone and everything about this conference consistently improves every year. Again, a great success. I will say I’m tired and my brain is overflowing. The Pre Blueprint session that we had on Tuesday and finished on Thursday was excellent. Thank you for an excellent conference…again. This was my first conference and I have learned so much I am almost overwhelmed! The sessions and speakers were great and I also really enjoyed the exhibitor fair. I can’t wait until next year! Great conference! Look forward to next year! Very informative conference!  In recognition of their support in advancing the IT Asset Management community through the IAITAM 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition, IAITAM would like to thank the 2008 Gold Sponsors:            Limited space is still available.  Become an Exhibitor today.  *All registrations are subject to IAITAM's approval.