Lead Gala Sponsors

2008 ITFlorida Awards Gala and Tech Forum
October 6, 2008 at Disney's Contemporary Resort - Lake Buena Vista
4600 N World Dr
Orlando, FL 32830

Florida's premier annual gathering of high tech leaders — both public and private — again amplified the ongoing effort toward creating and maintaining sound technology policy, encourage interaction and pollination across local and regional boundaries, and provide recognition for the exceptional achievements of Florida's information technology community.

Distinguished Speakers and Guests of Honor included...

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson

Sen. Jeff Atwater Senate President-Designate

Hon. Sandy Baruah U.S. Small Business Administrator

Sen. Jeremy Ring

David Taylor State CIO

Terry Tamminen former Secy. of EPA California

Dr. Dale Brill Director of OTTED Office of Gov. Crist

Agenda and Schedule

Attire for the Awards Dinner and Ceremony is business dress (jacket and tie for gentlemen, business suit or cocktail dress for ladies.) Attire for all other event components is business casual.

Sunday October 5th - Early Arrival

Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of ITFlorida's discounted admission rates to Disney's World Renowned Theme Parks, including the Magic Kingdom, Disney MGM, Animal Kingdom, and especially...The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival:

A limited time event during a 45 day span each fall, the Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival showcases the flavors of the world. Explore marketplaces featuring regional foods, wines, and beers. Learn from renowned chefs and winemakers at special programs and demonstrations, and sample the finest cuisine from around the globe.

ITFlorida attendees qualify for discount room rates at the Contemporary starting Sunday, October 5th.

Monday, October 6th
VIP Activities

Make the most of your stay and enjoy your morning: -Innovation in Action Tours -Niki Bryan Spa Appointment -Walt Disney World Resort Golf Call 800-748-1120 for more information about VIP registration.

11:00 - 1:00 pm
Board Luncheon (Board Members and Invited Guests Only)
Location: Board Room 2nd Floor

During the luncheon, the Board will conduct an informal conversation on technology policy for 2009 with incoming Legislators.

1:30 - 1:45 pm
Welcome and Introduction — Jim Albert, Chair of ITFlorida; President, Idea Integration
Location: Fantasia G, 1st Floor Convention Center

1:45 - 2:30 pm
Keynote Address — Senator Jeff Atwater, Florida Senate President-Designate
Location: Fantasia G, 1st Floor Convention Center

2:30 - 3:30 pm
Breakout Sessions
Location: Fantasia A and B, 1st Floor Convention Center

Green Tech: Finding Solutions in Technology Speaker/Moderator: Terry Tamminen, Director, Climate Policy Program of the New America Foundation Traver Gruen-Kennedy, Chairman of the Alliance for Sustainable Air Transportation Eric Silagy, Vice President of Development, Florida Power and Light Jeremy Susac, Office of Governor Charlie Crist

Doing Business with Government: Innovation through Partnership Speaker/Moderator: Sen. Jeremy Ring, District 32 (Margate) David Taylor, State CIO Claudia Diaz de la Portilla, National Strategies Marlene O'Toole

3:30 - 3:45 pm
BREAK

3:45 - 4:15 pm
Afternoon Address — Sandy Baruah, U.S. Small Business Administrator
Location: Fantasia G, 1st Floor Convention Center

4:15 - 5:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Location: Fantasia G, 1st Floor Convention Center

Economic Gardening — Strength Through Small Business and Entrepreneurialism Dr. Dale Brill, Director, Governor Crist's Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development Tim Cartwright, Fifth Avenue Advisors David Day, Director, University of Florida's Office of Technology Transfer

5:00 - 5:30 pm
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5:30 - 6:30 pm
Awards Gala Opening Reception
Location: East Rotunda, 1st Floor Convention Center

6:30 - 8:45 pm
Dinner, Keynote, and Awards Ceremony
Location: Fantasia G, 1st Floor Convention Center

Keynote Address U.S. Senator Bill Nelson 2008 ITFlorida Awards Ceremony

9:00 pm
Fireworks After Party
Location: Presidential Suite, 14th Floor
Participation may be limited; please contact us if you are interested in attending the After Party.
(800-748-1120 or email)


Tuesday, October 7th

8:30 am - 12:00 noon
WORKING GROUP: Florida 2.0 Initiative and Regional Groups
Participation may be limited; please contact us if you are interested in participating in the working group.
(800-748-1120 or email)

Location: The Board Room, 2nd Floor (Continental Breakfast Provided)


Early registration is $175 for the event. Register today online or by calling 800-748-1120.