IT Innovation Summit to focus on Innovation, IT Jobs and Education for California

Leading Information Technology (IT) Innovation Experts and Education Professionals are meeting to Discuss Innovation Strategies, Ways to Improve Operational Effectiveness and How to Overcome Barriers to IT and Education Pathways to Jobs.

With a financial downturn in the world economy and shrinking budgets, it is not surprising that innovation in IT is in high demand. Leading IT and innovation experts and educators will convene the first annual IT Innovation Summit – Silicon Valley October 15, 2010 from 12:00 noon – 5:00 PM to address key IT innovation issues, including making an impact on improving operational effectiveness and beating barriers to IT using proven innovation and business strategies.

“Many of the most significant corporate success stories have been because of IT innovations,” said Bill Cullifer, event chair and session moderator and the chair of the WhyITNow.org initiative. “Leading executives understand that IT innovation is a major factor for their companies’ bottom lines and future growth. Unfortunately, not all organizational decision-makers understand or do a good job evaluating or implementing the strategic importance of IT innovation.” “We believe what is special about our IT Innovation Summit is that it occurs in a community college setting,” Cullifer said. With an emphasis these days on education, training and jobs, he noted, “this IT innovation summit in the heart of the silicon valley, is at the right place and at the right time.”

The before mentioned trends have been researched and recorded by global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney through its Strategic IT Practice and global survey of IT and business executives.

“IT Innovation has been a top priority for businesses over the last decade,” said Bob Haas, partner and Strategic IT director at A.T. Kearney and event executive committee member. “Yet, most companies consistently talk about the need for IT Innovation, but don’t follow through with consistent, focused investments and executive commitment.”

Sponsored by the WhyITNow.org initiative, a grass roots coalition of industry and education professionals, the IT Innovation Summit ” panel will focus on IT innovation during a weak economy, thriving in a chaotic economy, gearing up for prosperity and learning about current industry studies, best practices and efforts to improve education and career opportunities in IT.

For additional information and to register visit the IT Innovation Summit.