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-Intel Developer Forum (IDF) is where Intel and the ecosystem come together to share their latest innovations and vision for the future of technology. Come to hear industry news, learn about trends, and discover opportunities to integrate what is discussed into your projects.

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- ManageFusion 08 Orlando, where smart people and innovative solutions combine for the ultimate systems management user conference. This is your opportunity to collaborate with more of your peers and get more in-depth training on the latest developments and best practices in managing, securing, and supporting highly diverse and widely distributed IT infrastructures.

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- ManageFusion conferences offer in-depth training on managing and securing technology through automation, helping to reduce the cost and complexity of IT ownership and aligning your organization's business and IT objectives. In addition to providing more of the best in systems management, for the first time ever, the ManageFusion conference in The Hague will be co-located with the Symantec Vision event. Vision is the must-attend IT conference for storage, security, business continuity, information risk and compliance.

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- Come to LA this October to connect with top architects and developers in the community for four days of the deepest technical sessions and discussions about the future of the Microsoft platform. You don't want to miss this!

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- You need Gartner Symposium/ITxpo to succeed. Come face to face with the industry's most respected analysts, most accomplished business leaders, and most engaged community of peers. Be the first to hear the forecasts that will shape the future. Dig deep into the issues and decisions affecting your mission-critical projects.

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- Designed specifically to address the concerns of senior IT managers at organizations with more than 100 employees, the Intel Premier IT Professional Program provides best practices via local and e-Seminars and a members-only Web site. The program focuses on the content IT managers say is most relevant to them, including security and manageability, business value of IT, data center consolidation and IT innovation.

IDF Taipei Website

- Taipei, Taiwan (Taipei International Convention Center)

- October 20-21, 2008

- Hear breaking news from senior Intel leaders in the seven Forum Keynotes

- Access more than 80 hours of invaluable expert training on the latest processor technologies, digital enterprise, ultra mobility, software, and more.

- Discuss technology with more than 60 companies at the Technology Showcase.

http://www.managefusion.com/Orlando/location.aspx or find out more on Terry Cutler's Blog:Intel’s Presence at ManageFusion Orlando 2008

- JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando Florida

- October 14th-16th

- Learn how to get more out of your Altiris and Symantec investments and gain more insight into the value of combining service delivery best practices and automation technologies to transform the way you support your business.

- See classes including: Altiris Architecture, Altiris/Symantec Alliances & Partners, Client & Mobile Management, IT Service Management, Security & Compliance, and Server Management.

- One of the most popular aspects of ManageFusion is the opportunity for attendees to have unprecedented, direct access to the product managers, developers, and engineers who build the solutions you implement. Soon you will be able to set up your own appointments with the experts of your choice via the online scheduling tool.

http://www.managefusion.com/TheHague/location.aspx

- World Forum Convention Centre, The Hague, NL

- October 7-9th

- 3 days full of informative keynote presentations

- Introductory and advanced break-out sessions

- Hands-on labs

- Opportunities to meet directly with product experts are offered at each location

http://microsoftpdc.com/Default.aspx

- The Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90015. Contact them at(213)741-1151

- Pre-Conference Sessions: October 26, 2008

- Conference: October 27-30, 2008

- Explore the full breadth of the Microsoft platform in more than 160 technical sessions

- Roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and explore the latest technology for yourself in the hands-on labs

- Attend a day-long pre-conference seminar to get deep training, best practices, and insightful advice from industry experts (*additional fee required).

- Take the opportunity to interact with your peers and Microsoft staff in a variety of community-focused events like Ask the Experts and in the PDC Lounges

- The PDC is designed for leading-edge developers and software architects. If you’re interested in the future of the Microsoft platform, you’re responsible for the technical strategy in your organization, or you’re a highly skilled developer who likes to delve deep into the heart of the platform, then the PDC is for you!

http://www.gartner.com/it/sym/2008/sym18/sym18.jsp

- Orlando, Florida. At the Walt Disney World Dolphin

- October 12-16, 2008

- RESEARCH. In the technology world, Gartner is the single most trusted source of knowledge and advice.

- RELEVANCE. Gartner Symposium is keenly focused on aligning IT with the enterprise and addressing topics which are top-of-mind.

- EXPERIENCE. Gartner Symposium ITxpo research-backed sessions, highly requested keynotes and special programs and networking creating a world-class environment.

- PERSONALIZATION. Everything at SYM is designed specifically for you with build your own agenda, community-based networking, Analyst One-On-Ones and other individualized programs situated around your needs.

- SOLUTIONS. The ITxpo showcase floor is loaded with technologies to solve your problems and help with innovation to achieve growth.

http://communities.intel.com/community/ipip

- Tysons Corner, October 28 (Register)

- Minneapolis, October 30 (Register)

- Dallas, November 6 (Register)

- A day of the most current IT best practices at the Intel Premier IT Professional event

- An Intel product roadmap preview

- Best practice presentations

- Demos from IT@Intel and industry IT experts on hot topics our members have requested