KEYNOTE
AFCOM’S Data Center Institute Presents: The Current Economic Downturn and Its Impact on You and Your Company
Monday, October 6, 8:30-9:30am
The current economic downturn will definitely affect you, your job and your company. Being prepared for it will be vital to keeping your company competitive and may even influence whether or not you still have a job once the recovery begins. Those who succeed in dealing with this downturn will be poised for a running start when the economy improves. Those who do not will suffer the consequences. To help prepare you for this, AFCOM’s Data Center Institute has conducted an important study to determine how you and your company will be affected and, more importantly, what you and your company can do to weather the coming storm. This keynote address will lay out the problems you are going to face and provide you with practical solutions for helping your company survive, remain competitive and even thrive during this economic downturn.
THE PEER CONNECTION PROGRAM BUILDING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR PEERS
AFCOM’s Peer Connection program offers unique opportunities throughout the conference to network with experienced and knowledgeable colleagues.
New Attendee Welcome Session
Sunday, October 5, 2:00–2:30pm
If you are a first-time attendee, or haven’t attended DCW in a few years, attend this session and learn how to make the most out of your conference experience. Use this time to mingle with other first-time attendees and make lasting relationships. Learn how attending this conference will leave you with fresh ideas, cost-saving solutions and a better understanding of what’s ahead for your data center.
Oktoberfest Opening Reception
Sponsored by Connectivity Technologies
Sunday, October 5, 6:00–8:00pm
What better time of year to enjoy Lederhosen and beer then at DCW’s 2008 Oktoberfest Opening Reception. The reception will provide you with the opportunity to relax and network with your peers.
Peer Connection Luncheon
Sponsored by Connectivity Technologies
Monday, October 6, 12:00–1:15pm
Education and peer relations are the main reasons attendees choose to attend Data Center World. The Peer Connection Luncheon offers the opportunity to do both, as attendees learn from each other through a discussion of several hot topics over lunch. Connectivity Technologies, a strategic partner of AFCOM, will be the sponsor of this luncheon. Use this opportunity to network with other attendees and develop invaluable contacts that you can use as support and resources throughout your career.
DCW Expo Cocktail Reception and Raffle Kick-Off
Monday, October 6, 4:00–6:45pm
Join your colleagues and develop new friends while discovering technology solutions and building strategic vendor alliances. As you walk the exhibit hall and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, be sure to check out the raffle prizes at the booths of sponsoring exhibitors.
DCW Expo Lunch and Raffle Drawing
Tuesday, October 7, 11:45am–3:00pm
Lunch is provided in the expo hall, allowing ample time to visit with leading data center vendors who offer superior solutions for your technology needs. Enter your raffle tickets at an exhibiting sponsor’s booth for your chance to win one of several exciting prizes.
