[lug] Computer & Tech Show April 26-27, 2000

[Wayde Allen]

I spoke with Mr. Patton on the phone a week or so ago, after which he
sent a an e-mail loaded with MSWord attachments :^o .  I've tried to par
this down to something a bit more manageable to pass on to everyone.  In
particular check out their website at:

   http://www.techshows.com/Denver/Denver-map.htm

I've attached his e-mail message and the text of the Highlights document
below.  (If you'd like copies of the MSWord documents let me know).

They are also looking for people to serve on their advisory council
<http://www.techshows.com/Denver/Denver-advisory.htm>. We
might want to consider getting someone in there.

What does everyone think about this?  Do we want to get involved?

- Wayde
  (wallen at boulder.nist.gov)

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 13:29:10 -0800
From: Tony Patton <TPatton at techshows.com>
To: wallen at boulder.nist.gov
Subject: Computer & Tech Show April 26-27, 2000

Wade as I said there are two main goals we hope to succeed in working with
the users groups/ association.
1. Provide an educational opportunity to the membership by providing
complimentary passes to all exhibits and conferences.  Letting the
membership tell us what kinds of products and services they would like to
see at the event via advisory council.
2. Provide a good access to a broad band of technology for the IT Community
of Denver and surrounding areas.
Here are some of the hightlights.

If some of the membership would like to present a seminar on Linux or have a
complimentary exhibit space to help drive membership let me know, we would
gladly accomodate you.  Talk soon.

Thank you,

Tony Patton
Event Director
Denver and Calgary Computer & Technology Showcase / Internet Expo
tpatton at techshows.com
www.techshows.com
Toll Free 800-422-0251 Ext. 3020
Fax: 503-234-4253
Mail: Event Management Services
         516 SE Morrison St., Suite 300
         Portland, OR 97214

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                    Highlights for the 2000 Denver Event

CIO Symposium & IT Summit

RichNortnik (Colorado's First CIO of the Year) will be spearheading a CIO
Symposium to discuss issues facing top IT managers such as outsourcing,
the hiring and retention of qualified IT professionals, and E-Commerce.
All Executive IT Summit attendees will be invited to sit in on the
symposium. (Directors of Tech., MIS Direct. CIO, Infrastructure Mgrs....)
By invitation only. No Vendors

Creating Partnerships (for Vendors) Presentation

Rich Nortnik, along with the CIO's participating in the symposium, will
also be presenting a dynamic seminar on how to create partnerships..  All
exhibiting companies will have the opportunity to let their VP Sales &
Marketing, Sales Managers, Presidents, Principals etc... sit in with Q&A
shortly after.  No Sales Associates.

WBT Forum

This series of conferences and exhibits will focus on Web-Based Training
and will address business-planning decisions behind corporate purchasing
of WBT, distance learning and telecommuting and present case studies to
the audience.

The WBT Forum will be attended by:

corporate decision-makers who buy or build custom-developed WBT
applications

project managers who oversee WBT projects

instructional and graphic designers who design the program

programmers who execute the designs

Linux Land

You've heard all about the new Operating System - the UNIX -like system
with the capability to meet the demanding needs of medical centers and
communications corporations as well as the needs of all businesses. Due to
recent advances by Red Hat and Caldera, Linux is now more user-friendly
and has become a truly marketable product to a diversified client base.
That fierce little penguin is powerful! CIOs, MIS Directors, Controllers
and other IT officials will not want to miss this series of exhibits and
conferences devoted to this flexible new Operating System!

The Wireless Office

You've heard about Blue Tooth, the new global standard for wireless
connectivity - learn about this and other wireless breakthroughs at the
event! Issues to be addressed include "Implementing and Evolving Towards
Internet-Based VPNs"; "The Wireless Office: Will It Become a Reality, and
Who Will Own the Access Networks?'' "What are the Benefits of Wireless
Connectivity in the Workplace?"

Educational Opportunities

IT Officials can test-drive exhibitors' product offerings in Learning Labs
and Workshops at the event. Panel discussions with experts on a variety of
IT topics give the audience an inside look at which IT Solutions work best
and how to implement them.