2008 Information Management Conference
March 17 – 20, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia

"Modernizing the DOE Legacy with IT Enterprise Solutions"

Sunday, March 16, 2008:

1:00–4:00pm:  Pre-registration for Attendees and Speakers
Arrive early to get ahead of the long lines!  Pre-registration will be open for your convenience - it only takes a few minutes!

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Monday, March 17, 2008

8:00am–8:00pm:  Registration for Attendees and Speakers

8:30am–9:00am:  Wake-Up Shake-Up
Get in the know with this jam-packed information session.  Learn everything you need to know to maximize your time during the conference and your stay in Atlanta, Georgia. 

9:00am–11:50am:  Pre-Conference Meetings
A limited number of rooms will be made available for those interested in hosting a meeting or providing training either to a select group or to all the conference attendees.  To reserve a room, please send your request to IMC@hq.doe.gov.

12:00pm–1:00pm:  OPTIONAL EVENT - Lunch and Learn with the Exhibitors / Vendors
Want to learn something new?  Hear first hand from the exhibitors and vendors how their company and products can help you and your organization. 

1:00pm–2:00pm: OPTIONAL EVENT - “Sweet Treats” with the Exhibitors / Vendors GRAND OPENING of the Exhibit Area
Please join the exhibitors and vendors as they officially open the Exhibit Area for conference attendees. 

12:30pm–3:00pm:  Exhibit Area open to Conference Attendees

1:00pm–5:00pm:  Pre-Conference Meetings

3:00pm–3:30pm:  DOE OCIO Vendor Briefing
This briefing is intended to update exhibitors about the direction, upcoming projects, current projects and other topics within the Office of the Chief Information Officer at DOE. This will consist of a short briefing from DOE Management followed by a Question and Answer session.  Attendees are more than welcome to attend the briefing as well.

5:00pm–8:00pm:  Exhibit Area open to Conference Attendees

5:00pm-6:00pm:   OPTIONAL EVENT - 1st Time Attendees Social
The name says it ALL!  If this is your 1st time attending the IMC (formerly known as the AIMC) the conference committee encourages you to join us for a very informative orientation of the conference. Come meet and hear from senior DOE CIO management, learn more about the mentoring program, and enjoy food and beverages provided by the exhibitors and vendors.  This opportunity is EXCLUSIVELY offered for 1st Time Attendees.   

6:00pm– 8:00pm:  OPTIONAL EVENT - 1st Nighter’s Networking Social
May the “luck of the Irish” be with you this evening!  St. Patrick’s Day provides the perfect theme as the exhibitors and vendors host all returning attendees and speakers to an evening of GREEN!  Food and beverages will be served.               

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008:

7:00am – 5:00pm:  Registration for Attendees and Speakers

7:00am–8:00am:   Exhibit Area open to Conference Attendees
   
8:00am–12:00pm:  OCIO Town Hall Session A
Listen and interact with engaging speakers and panelists from DOE and the OCIO’s office, industry leaders, and academia.  Tuesday’s Town Hall will commence with the Awards Ceremony. Come and cheer on your colleagues and co-workers as they accept their award. 

9:00am–10:00am: Exhibit Area open to Conference Attendees

11:00am-2:00pm: Exhibit Area open to Conference Attendees - Last chance to see all the Exhibitors and Vendors!

12:00pm–1:00pm:  OPTIONAL EVENT - Lunch and Learn with the Exhibitors / Vendors
Want to learn something new?  Hear first hand from the exhibitors and vendors how their company and products can help you and your organization. 

1:00pm–2:00pm: OPTIONAL EVENT - “Sweet Treats” with the Exhibitors / Vendors
Please join the exhibitors and vendors while enjoying “Sweet Treats as well as a few surprises!  Don’t miss out!

2:00pm–6:00pm:  Break Out Sessions 
Listen!  Interact!  Learn!  Share!  Train!  Most importantly choose your own path.  Each session provides a unique opportunity for education; whether you are looking for a general overview or interested in a concentration on a defined subject matter.  All speaking opportunities have been offered exclusively to DOE Federal employees and contractors.  Each session consist of a 35 minute presentation followed by a 15 minute Question and Answer session.  The panel discussions will vary in format and duration.

7:00pm–10:00pm:  OPTIONAL EVENT - Tuesday Night Social
NOMINAL CHARGE for Attendees, Exhibitors, and Guest*
Networking at its best!  Enjoy an evening of food and fun during this New Orleans style inspired social.  Dine on a full dinner buffet while listening to the sounds of a lively Jazz band.  Escape into the “Big Easy” where the networking is always better!  *Fee includes transportation to and from venue, food and beverages, and live entertainment.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008:

8:00am–5:00pm:  Registration for Attendees and Speakers

9:00am–12:00pm:   OCIO Town Hall Session B
Listen and interact with engaging speakers and panelists from DOE and the OCIO’s office, industry leaders, and academia.

12:00pm-1:00pm:  Lunch Break – Meals will NOT be provided by the conference.
 
1:00pm–6:00pm:  Break Out Sessions
Listen!  Interact!  Learn!  Share!  Train!  Most importantly choose your own path.  Each session provides a unique opportunity for education; whether you are looking for a general overview or interested in a concentration on a defined subject matter.  All speaking opportunities have been offered exclusively to DOE Federal employee and contractors.  Each session consist of a 35 minute presentation followed by a 15 minute Question and Answer session.  The panel discussions will vary in format and duration.

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Thursday, March 20, 2008:

7:00am–5:00pm:  Registration for Attendees and Speakers

8:00am–11:00am:   OCIO Town Hall Session C
Listen and interact with engaging speakers and panelists from DOE and the OCIO’s office, industry leaders, and academia.

11:00am–4:00pm:  Break Out Sessions
Listen!  Interact!  Learn!  Share!  Train!  Most importantly choose your own path.  Each session provides a unique opportunity for education; whether you are looking for a general overview or interested in a concentration on a defined subject matter.  All speaking opportunities have been offered exclusively to DOE Federal employee and contractors.  Each session consist of a 35 minute presentation followed by a 15 minute Question and Answer session.  The panel discussions will vary in format and duration.

12:00–1:00pm: Lunch Break – Meals will NOT be provided by the conference.

Remember to check the website frequently to learn more about the conference!

Last Updated: 2/27/2008