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International Roundtable: San Diego, California

04/02/12

Join NOREX members this spring for three days of powerful peer-networking and relationship-building in beautiful San Diego! You’ll uncover tried and tested solutions for current IT challenges as members openly share their experiences in an environment free of vendor influence.

Arrive early and take advantage of airfare savings! Events start on Sunday afternoon April 1^st and continue through Wednesday April 4^th.

Registration opening soon!

What Members Say

"Only IT professionals attended the Roundtable. The absence of vendors allowed for an openness that benefited all who participated."

"The Roundtable provided 'real-world' experiences from IT professionals. Members went beyond theory and focused on actual experiences and results."

"More than 150 IT professionals were in attendance. The combined experience of these people provided the most powerful consulting imaginable."

"The International Roundtable was more of a Q & A forum between IT people as opposed to a lecture-driven event driven by consultants."

"The high level of participation throughout the entire agenda ensured that good feedback was received on every topic."

Agenda

SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012
1:00 p.m.	Early Bird Golf (Optional) – Members & Spouses An Early Bird Golf outing will be held Sunday afternoon at the Riverwalk Golf Club which is adjacent to the Town & Country Resort. The cost is $65 which includes cart, and golfers will pay individually at the course. Please indicate your interest on the registration form.
5:00 p.m.	Early Registration & Hospitality Light snacks and beverages will be available if you choose to pick up your registration packet early. This is a good time to “catch-up” with old friends and meet new acquaintances!

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
7:00 a.m.	Registration & Deluxe Continental Breakfast – Members & Spouses
8:00 a.m.	Morning Session: Management Issues (Budgeting, staffing, governance, compliance, etc.)
11:30 a.m.	Lunch – Members
12:30 p.m.	Focus Session: Implementing a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI offers the potential of lower costs and improved productivity but there are challenges to implementing the environment. During this session, Guy Smallwood, Principal Technical Engineer at MIB will share his VDI experiences and recommendations.
1:30 p.m.	Afternoon Session: Infrastructure and Operations Issues (Network management, remote access, virtualization, storage, etc.)
4:30 p.m.	Adjourn
6:00 p.m.	Off-Site Dining & Entertainment – Members and Spouses It’s all hands on deck tonight aboard the USS Midway! Relive nearly 50 years of military history, exploring the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20^th century. NOREX will provide “mess” on the hanger deck along with access to the flight deck which features more than 25 restored aircraft. Buses will depart the hotel at 5:30.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012
7:00 a.m.	Deluxe Continental Breakfast – Members & Spouses
8:00 a.m.	Focus Session: Performing a Security Threat Analysis Adam Gordon is Chief Security Officer/Chief Technology Officer for New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. During this session he will share an innovative approach for determining threats and effectively protecting your organization’s data.
9:15 a.m.	Morning Session: Security and Risk Management Issues (Awareness and training, authentication, encryption, risk analysis, etc.)
11:30 a.m.	Lunch – Members
12:30 p.m.	Workshop: Maximizing Your NOREX Membership – Ballroom - Members In this session, NOREX staff will show members how they can get the most out of their NOREX membership.
1:00 p.m.	Afternoon Session: Mobile Technology Issues (Device comparisons, support considerations, BYOD, mobile application development, etc.)
3:30 p.m.	Break-Out Sessions (Specific topics to be determined)
4:30 p.m.	Adjourn
6:00 p.m.	Dining & Entertainment – Members & Spouses California Beach Party – Join us poolside for a traditional laid-back Southern California evening of food and fun under the stars. Annette and Frankie may not be with us, but our back-to-the-60s beach party will still be a gas!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast Meeting - Member Advisory Board
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast – Members & Spouses
8:00 a.m.	Morning Session: Software Issues (Implementations and migrations, open source usage, development, etc.)
11:30 p.m.	Box Lunch Break-Out Sessions - Members (Specific topics to be determined)
3:30 p.m.	Adjourn

Location

Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 291-7131
Reservations: (800) 772-8527

Roundtable Cost

The cost for the Roundtable, three breakfasts, three lunches, the spouse program, and the three evening functions for the attendee and spouse is covered by your membership. Attendees pay travel, hotel, recreation, and other expenses.

Hotel

The Roundtable will be held at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108, phone (619) 291-7131, fax (619) 294-5957. This multiple Gold Key and Premium Circle award winning hotel is unlike any other; a unique and complete California resort and convention complex, known for its’ charm and personality.

Rooms are $149.00 for single or double occupancy, an excellent value considering high-speed Internet access and your conference food expenses are included - daily snacks/beverages, three breakfasts, three lunches, and two evening dinners. Spouse/guest attendees also receive the aforementioned and the option to participate in the Spouse Program at no additional charge. After Friday, March 9, 2012, hotel reservations cannot be guaranteed, since rooms are limited. Check-in time is at 3:00 p.m.; checkout time is at 11:00 a.m. The hotel requires notification of room cancellation 72 hours before the day of arrival or the guest will be charged for one night’s lodging.

You can make your hotel reservation using the hotel link that will be provided during the Roundtable registration process, or you can make your reservation by calling the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center directly at (619) 291-7131, or toll free at 1 (800) 772-8527. When calling, you must identify yourself as being a part of the NOREX International Roundtable.

The hotel is seven miles from the San Diego International Airport. A cab from the airport to the hotel costs approximately $25.00. Should you prefer using a super shuttle, be sure to ask for the Cloud Nine Shuttle Service which is under contract with the Town and Country Resort. The contracted fare is $11.00 one way. You can also book the service ahead of time online. Contact the hotel’s concierge to obtain car rentals.

Parking

Parking at the hotel is plentiful and is available at a 50% discount - $8.00 per day, for hotel & local guests

Dress

Roundtables: Business or casual business attire. Evening functions: Casual attire (jacket or sweater)

No Smoking

All meeting rooms will be smoke-free environments.

Spouse Program

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
7:00 a.m.	Spouse Breakfast - Members & Spouses
9:30 a.m.	Spouse Program: On-site Presentation – Creatures of the Rainforest Please join us for a special introduction by the Wild Life Company to a variety of creatures that reside in the Rainforest, ranging from bugs, to birds, to snakes. There will be ample time to learn, touch, and raise questions regarding each and every treasured creature.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012
7:00 a.m.	Spouse Breakfast - Members & Spouses
10:00 a.m.	Spouse Program: Off-site Shopping Excursion – Fashion Valley Shopping Mall Come along for a short walk to explore the nearby Fashion Valley Shopping Mall, a beautiful outdoor shopping center. In addition to the mall’s five department stores, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and JC Penney, there are many fine specialty stores. It also hosts numerous restaurants and 12 bistro cafes.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast - Members & Spouses

For More Information

Contact Cheryl O'Keefe at (952) 447-8898 or CherylO@norex.net

Registration opening soon!