Why Attend Summit 2012

Information Builders' annual Summit User Conference is the premier user event for customers, developers, and executives worldwide! Summit 2012, which promises to be our most exciting event ever, has one main objective: to meet our customers' needs with more product and technology presentations, networking, and relationship-building opportunities.

Summit 2012 Justification Kit

The ROI Justification Kit is a collection of handy, comprehensive collateral pieces that will help you to illustrate the many benefits of attending Summit 2012.

Top 10 Reasons Why You Must Attend Summit 2012

Organizations need to focus on the bottom line to stay competitive. This means that travel and training budgets are tight and expenditures have to be justified.

Year after year Information Builders has focused on providing a high-value experience to our users and their organizations. Here are the top objectives of past Summit attendees and how Information Builders meets – or exceeds – these expectations:

1. Get face time with product experts and troubleshoot issues

   Staffed by WebFOCUS, FOCUS, and iWay gurus, the Expert Room is open throughout the conference. Designed to give you a fresh perspective on technical challenges, this is the place to go for one-on-one guidance and to get answers to the questions that have you stumped.

2. Learn about new features and solutions

   Summit is the largest, most comprehensive training and education conference on Information Builders WebFOCUS, FOCUS, and iWay Software solutions. Each session, lab, and event is planned to provide maximum value in helping you use our products.

3. Receive hands-on training and field-test the latest releases

   Labs* offer a unique chance to test-drive the most up-to-date versions of all of our products and learn from the experts about the products' capabilities. Computers installed with new releases are also available to give you more time in the driver's seat

4. Hear about actual applications and deployments

   Led by customers, an entire track's worth of sessions feature real-world applications. These sessions are filled with insider tips and lessons learned.

5. Earn Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits

   Leverage Summit as a key educational resource to meet your personal, professional, and educational goals.

6. Stay abreast of industry trends and hear from the experts

   The general session features prominent speakers sharing their take on industry trends and emerging strategies; panel discussions with Q&As scheduled throughout the conference provide opportunities to hear from industry leaders; and each topic includes sessions covering the industry's most cutting-edge technologies.

7. Network with peers

   Throughout Summit's action-packed days plenty of time is allotted for networking. Receptions, group meals, and planned breaks facilitate relationship building. There is also an Off-Site Event on Tuesday night where you will be able to network in an informal setting.

8. Share best practices

   Let experience be the teacher, as you speak with and learn from industry peers and experts about the challenges and triumphs of implementing business intelligence and data integration solutions.

9. Find out about complementary technologies and solutions from third-party vendors

   In the Solutions Pavilion exhibit area you will find exhibits sponsored by our partners. Explore booths from hardware, software, and service vendors to learn about complementary technologies and how you can add value to your existing software investment.

10. Be inspired and get new ideas

    Whether you are a beginner or seasoned pro, business user or developer, you will walk away from Summit 2012 armed with valuable knowledge that can be put to use in your workplace immediately.

* Each attendee is allowed admittance to up to three labs. Labs require pre-registration.