20 Finalists for the New England Business and Technology Awards to be Announced at NEBATA's ``Technology-Enabled Business/Awards Summit'' and Banquet on June 15th.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2004 First Annual "Circle of Excellence" Award for Unique and Significant Contributions, Innovation, Longevity and Inspiration to be Awarded to Dr. Myra Hart Myra M. Hart is a founder of Staples, Inc. She graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in 1962 and an M.B.A. 1981. She obtained a Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1995. She is currently a professor at Harvard Business School. and Dr. Kenan Sahin Kenan Eyup Sahin is a Turkish-American scientist and entrepreneur. After graduating from Robert College of Istanbul, he received both his S.B. (1963) and Ph.D. degrees (1969) from the MIT Sloan School of Management and then taught on the faculties of the Massachusetts The New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. Business and Technology Association (NEBATA NEBATA New England Business and Technology Association ) announces that it will host two premier events that focus on future technologies as enablers of business productivity and profitability on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza The Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel (or Copley Plaza as it is colloquially known) is a four-star hotel in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1912 on St. James Avenue and defines the south side of Copley Square. The Copley Plaza Hotel opened in 1912. Hotel, Boston, MA. The first event, the Leadership Roundtable, is a forward-looking thought leadership program that will focus on technology as a driver and enabler of business effectiveness and profitability. Later that evening, at the Technology-Enabled Business/Awards Summit, NEBATA will announce the 20 finalists for the New England Business and Technology Awards, as well as induct in·duct v. To produce an electric current or a magnetic charge by induction. Dr. Myra Hart and Dr. Kenan Sahin into NEBATA's "Circle of Excellence." Circle of Excellence The first annual Circle of Excellence honors unique business and technology leaders whose pioneering spirit, innovation, longevity and demonstrated inventiveness throughout their careers have been an inspiration to others, and have contributed significantly to their organizations, the region and society. The first two distinguished business and technology leaders to be inducted into NEBATA's "Circle of Excellence" are Dr. Myra Hart, Harvard Business School Harvard Business School, officially named the Harvard Business School: George F. Baker Foundation, and also known as HBS, is one of the graduate schools of Harvard University. professor and a founding officer of Staples, and Dr. Kenan Sahin, president of TIAX, a collaborative product and technology development firm that accelerates innovation by integrating business, industry, and hands-on technology expertise. Dr. Sahin also founded Kenan Systems, since merged with Lucent Technologies. Both will present their unique perspectives on business and technology, as well as provide insights into their personal experiences and philosophies. Leadership Roundtable Series Beginning at 3:00 p.m., leading business and technology leaders will convene to look at some of today's most promising technologies, innovations and applications, and the impact they will have on business in upcoming years. The Leadership Roundtable: "Technology-Enabled Business: Assessment and Future-Spective" will provide attendees with perspectives on the opportunities and risks that will emerge. This future-spective will look both at the emerging technologies that are transforming business today, as well as provide prognostications for the future. Participants include: -- Stan Gibson, Executive Editor, eWeek (moderator) -- Walter Bender, Executive Director, MIT Media Lab This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. -- Dr. Juan Enriquez, Author, As the Future Catches You: How Genomics & Other Forces Are Changing Your Life, Work, Health & Wealth -- John Landry, Founder and Managing Director, Lead Dog Ventures -- Tom Leighton, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Akamai Technologies -- Reed R. Prior, Chairman & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , MicroCHIPS, Inc. -- Joseph Weinman, Strategy & Technology Vice President, AT&T Twenty Finalists Announced for New England Business and Technology Awards During the 2004 Technology-Enabled Business/Awards Summit Suzanne Bates Bates , Katherine Lee 1859-1929. American educator and writer best known for her poem "America the Beautiful," written in 1893 and revised in 1904 and 1911. , award-winning television news anchor and CEO of Bates Communications, will emcee the evening's festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. , which will include a reception, a brief recap of the Leadership Roundtable, the presentation of the Circle Of Excellence Awards, and the announcement of the 20 finalists for the New England Business and Technology Awards. The final ten winners will be announced later at the New England Business and Technology Awards Banquet to be held at the Omni Parker House The Omni Parker House Hotel is a hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, currently owned by Omni Hotels and named the Omni Parker House. Located on School Street near the corner of Tremont, not far from the seat of the Massachusetts state government, it has long been a frequent Hotel on October 6, 2004. To register for these events, please go to www.nebata.org. For press registration, please contact Jonell Rusinko, Weber Shandwick (617-520-7242). About the New England Business and Technology Association NEBATA is a non-profit business association that brings together providers and users of technology in business, education and government to foster knowledge-sharing and business development in a professional environment. NEBATA Programs explore the critical business and leadership issues at the intersection of technology and business. Continuing series include the Leadership Roundtable, New England Business and Technology Awards, Critical Issues Series, and unique programs focusing on the Financial Services, Health & Life Sciences, and Retail & Logistics industries. These initiatives support the overall vitality of the New England economy. |
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