October is upon us and we have a whole load of new events and webinars that we are hosting or sponsoring. October 2012 is literally jam packed with activity so get out your calendar and bookmark these dates:

Upcoming Events and Webinars for October 2012

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

EGS-1E Lunch & Learn at Morton's Steakhouse [US EVENT]
When? 12:00-2:00pm EST
Where? Morton’s Steakhouse – 551 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10017
As you know in today's economic environment, IT is being tasked with doing more with less. When you factor in that 80% of IT’s budget is already spent on maintaining the existing infrastructure, the 20% left over to invest on innovation is a fairly lean amount.
Join 1E on October 2 for this exclusive IT Efficiency luncheon where you can network with leading IT professionals in New York and learn how to reduce the 80% of IT budgets designated for maintaining existing infrastructure, while "beefing" up the leftover portion for innovation.
Key topics to be shared:

  • Supercharging Windows 7 migrations
  • Identify, reclaim, and redeploy unused software licenses
  • Network optimization
  • PC power savings

Agenda:
Meet & Greet: 12:00-12:30pm
1E Speaker: 12:30-12:45pm
Guest Speaker: 12:45-1:00pm
Lunch & Networking: 1:00-2:00pm

Wednesday – Thursday, October 10 – October 11, 2012

Gartner IT Financial, Procurement & Asset Management Summit [UK EVENT]
When? October 10 – October 11
Where? Stand S13, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge – 200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7UT

  • Professionals involved in asset management, procurement and financial management, including:
  • IT Financial Managers
  • Procurement Managers
  • Financial Managers
  • Information Managers and Architects
  • Technology Managers
  • Asset Managers
  • Data and Data Model Architects

Thursday, October 11, 2012

1E’s Windows 7 Deployments: Achieve record-breaking Windows 7 deployments [EMEA & US Webinar]
When? 14:00 BST/15:00 CET 11:00am PST/2:00pm EST
Join our webinar on October 11, to discover how you can:

  • Mitigate the impact of transferring massive OS images across your network
  • Reduce desk-side visits by automating the OS process
  • Allow users to upgrade at a time convenient to them
  • Save on software licenses by analyzing application usage and only re-installing the ones that are used.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Datacenter Dynamics Chicago [US EVENT]
When? 7:00am-7:00pm CDT
Where? Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 South Martin L. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, USA 60616-9985
Datacenter Dynamics Chicago is specifically designed to fill the knowledge and networking needs for both those responsible for the design, build an operation of IT facilities as well as key IT decision makers responsible for strategic decisions regarding capacity planning and technology investment.

  • Chief Information and Technology Officers
  • Datacenter Facilities Managers and Engineers
  • Information Technology and Infrastructure Managers
  • Network, Cabling and Communication Engineers and Integrators
  • Architects, Design Build Consultants, and MEP Professionals
  • Datacenter, Commercial Office Space and Operations Staff
  • NOC, SOC and DOC Staff and Managers
  • Server, Storage and Application Administrators
  • C-level executives (Chief Executive Officer / Chief Information Officer / Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer / Chief Technology Officer)
  • Data Centre Managers and Directors
  • Data Centre Project Managers
  • IT Directors
  • IT Project Managers
  • Infrastructure Directors
  • IT Consultants
  • Data Centre Consultants
  • Business Analysts
  • Finance Directors & Managers

Tuesday – Wednesday, October 16 – October 17, 2012>

IAITAM 2012 CXO [US EVENT]
When? October 16 – October 17
Where? Rancho Las Palmas Resort, Palm Springs, California USA

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

7:00am Breakfast
8:15am Keynote Technology Trends and Challenges Facing CIOs Today – Dinis Couto GM – Worldwide Anti-Piracy Microsoft Corporation
9:30am General Session Mobility and BYOD: Here it Comes Like it or Not! -Tim LaFleur Innovative Mobility Solutions
10:00am Choice of 3 breakout sessions
12:15pm Lunch
2:15pm Choice of 3 breakout sessions
3:30pm Choice of 2 breakout sessions
6:00pm IAITAM’s Diamond Anniversary Ball*

Sessions to include

Track A– Management Best Practices and Standards: Do They Fit In My Environment? – ISO Group David Bicket Convener WG21
Track B– Software Audits and Compliance: As Active As Ever – Randy Littleson Senior VP Marketing Flexera Software
Track C– Asset Management: Financial Efficiency, Operational Efficiency and Compliance – Mitch Medford CEO RFCode, Brent Kiger Global Technical Solutions Architect IBM
Track D– Cloud Computing: All or Nothing – Barry Friedman Microsoft Corporation

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

7:00am Breakfast*
8:15am Keynote* Renowned Author Andy Andrews
10:00am
Roundtable Outsourcing/Out-tasking Roundtable – Pat Cicala IAITAM/Cicala & Associates LLC
Roundtable Business Drivers and Personnel – Keith Rupnik Director of Education IAITAM
12:15pm Lunch*
2:15pm
Roundtable Regulations – Glenn Wilson CLO and EVP IAITAM
Roundtable Mobility – Tim LaFleur Innovative Mobility Solutions

Wednesday – Thursday, October 17 – October 18, 2012

IP EXPO 2012 [UK EVENT]
When? October 17 – October 18
Where? Stand B34, Earls Court 2 Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, London, SW5 9TA
IP EXPO is the UK’s Number ONE Enterprise IT event, bringing you everything you need to know about IT infrastructure under one roof. Join us for two fact-filled and fun days in October to see 240 industry-leading exhibitors and gain valuable insights with 260 stimulating seminar sessions across 18 content theatres featuring thought-provoking keynotes from high profile industry speakers.

Sunday – Thursday, October 21 – October 25, 2012

Gartner Symposium ITXPO 2012 [US EVENT]
When? October 21 – October 25, 2012
Where? Booth #1116, Orlando, Florida
Discover new ways to advance the business
Twelve months ago, Gartner urged CIOs and senior IT executives to re-imagine, rethink and reconsider what IT means and how it can be applied to the needs and goals of the enterprise. Today, the quest for IT re-imagination has escalated — reflecting a powerful nexus of forces that will require the business to think, work and connect in entirely new ways.
Join 8,000 of your professional peers — including 2,000 CIOs — at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2012. There you will:

  • Learn how IT can be used to amplify the enterprise, creating new levels of strength, visibility and power
  • Understand how connections both inside and outside the enterprise can be made richer and more valuable
  • Recognize how an unprecedented nexus of forces will render traditional IT concepts obsolete
  • Receive in-depth industry insight during Industry Sunday and throughout the week

Thursday, October 25, 2012

GOVnet D.C [US EVENT]
When? 12pm to 6pm
Where? Orlando, Florida12:00-1:30pm
Registration & Networking Lunch – Epicurean Lunch with IT Leadership Peers
1:30-1:45pm Welcome remarks & Sponsor Introductions
1:45-2:45pm Moderated CIO Panel
Five CIOs join this tell-all position on a panel that explores the direction of enterprise IT. The successes and failures that defined their directions as ultimate technology leaders.
2:45-3:00pm Sponsored Mixer Break
3:00-4:15pm Keynote & QA Session
Under the umbrella of world renowned thought leaders Keynote with Aneesh Chopra, first CTO for the US Government
4:15-5:45pm Networking Reception & Cocktails, Book Signing and networking among a delegation of IT peers.
5:45-6:00pm CIO Draw
An opportunity of win one of many iPads, netbooks and prizes given to attendees.
Join in exclusive meet and greet opportunities over premium bar.
For more information around our 1E events and webinars, you could always check out our official page for Events and Webinars.