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A CEO Conversation Attracts Titans of Industry for NCTA.


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 Technology Association, the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina, today announced a world-class agenda of distinguished industry icons and visionaries who will share their leadership and imagination on the future of technology at A 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.  Conversation on Wednesday, April 11, at the Sheraton Imperial in Research Triangle Park Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. , N.C.

Technology and digital media is evolving and changing the way we work, live and communicate. A CEO Conversation will feature influential leaders across the spectrum of technology and innovation and reveal "What's Next?" for the future.

Keynote presenters include Richard Sarnoff, President of Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments and Executive Vice President of Random House, Inc.; Thomas Tull, Chairman and CEO of Legendary Pictures; David Steel This article is about the British politican. For his father, the Very Rev Dr David Steel, see David Steel (Church of Scotland minister).
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 Label Word Records; Gary Turner, CEO of Turner Media; Bill Fay, President of Production at Legendary Pictures; and Dave Jawarski, co-founder and CEO of PassAlong Networks, will provide an valuable panel discussion on content, convergence and the technology continuum.

"This annual event engages top leaders in discussions about the intersection of leadership and technology and presents an unmatched opportunity to connect people, ideas and concepts to facilitate new relationships and new thinking," said Joan Myers, President and CEO of NCTA NCTA National Cable & Telecommunications Association (fka National Cable Television Association)
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. "We have assembled a group of highly-respected speakers with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and the caliber and content makes this a must attend for any corporate leader shaping the knowledge economy."

A CEO Conversation is the Southeast's premier technology forum that engages more than 500 senior corporate executives, global innovators of cutting-edge technologies, business developers and industry visionaries across all business verticals. Participants will explore business trends in technology, examine local, national and global market possibilities, gather business intelligence and information, and meet global decision-makers who can provide market opportunities for your business to grow and prosper.

NCTA expects a sell-out once again as top tier executives from all over the world converge in North Carolina to engage in a premier affair to maximize exposure and networking opportunities. Past speakers have included Mike Zafirovski, President and CEO of Nortel; William Johnson William Johnson may be:

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, President and CEO of Cisco Systems; Tom Skelton, CEO, Misys Healthcare Systems; and Frank Drendel, Chairman and CEO, CommScope.

Costs, Registration and Sponsorship:

Registration before March 30 is $350 for members and $500 for non-members. After March 30, it is $450 for members and $600 for non-members. Tables of 10 are available for $3,000 before March 30 and $3,500 after March 30. By joining our membership before March 31, NCTA will offer a nearly 30% discount on the NCTA member price for A CEO Conversation (A $350 value, offered at $250 if you become a member today). For sponsorship opportunities and how to register, please contact Jennifer Bosser, Vice President of Executive Engagement, at 919-856-0393, ext. 227, or jbosser@nc-tech.org.

About NCTA: The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) is a not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association and the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina. NCTA is the intersection of leadership and technology, fueling the growth of North Carolina through Executive Engagement, Public Affairs, and a Knowledge Workforce. For more information, please visit www.nc-tech.org.
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