Annual Meeting: Accelerating the Next Technology Revolution

This event requires registration: http://2012annualmtg.eventbrite.com/

OVERVIEW

With an explosion of new technologies and strategies on the horizon, 2012 is shaping up to be as transformational as the 1990s internet boom. According to Forbes and several leading analysts, cloud computing, software as a service, big data and mobile will lead the way and Massachusetts is well positioned to prosper. Join us for an exciting conversation exploring the trends, opportunities and strategies for capitalizing on the next wave of innovation.

In addition, MassTLC is privileged to host Bill Campbell, the “Silicon Valley Coach”, Chairman of Intuit, and member of Apple’s Board of Directors, in a fireside chat with Bill Taylor, co-Founder of FastCompany as they take a deep dive into strategies that will help take you and your company to the next level. If you area CEO looking to grow your company, an Entrepreneur looking to launch, an Executive looking to build your business unit, or just a tech lover interested in hearing the “guru to Apple and Google” share his insights on successful strategies for taking an ordinary company and making it extraordinary, then this is a must attend event for you.

AGENDA

COUNCIL VISION

Mohamad Ali, MassTLC Chairman, SVP & President, Avaya Client Services

As Chairman of the Council, Mohamad Ali will lay out his agenda for 2012 and share his insights on the impact the tech sector’s success has on Massachusetts’ economic growth.

HOW DOES MASSACHUSETTS COMPARE, release of the 2011 Mass Technology Collaborative Index

Pamela Goldberg, CEO, Mass Tech Collaborative

The Mass Technology Collaborative (MTC) Index provides the leading comparative research on Massachusetts strengths, weaknesses, and competitive position against nine of the Leading Technology States (LTS). Join us and be one of the first to gain insights into where Massachusetts is positioned to capitalize. Learn more about MTC Index here.

FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY

Fireside Chat: Bill Campbell, the “Silicon Valley Coach”, Chairman, Intuit, and member of Apple’s Board of Directors, interviewed by Bill Taylor, Co-Founder, FastCompany

Referred to as “the secret coach” by Money Magazine and known as “guru to Apple and Google…the most confidential advisor in Silicon Valley”, Bill Campbell is one of the most coveted executives in the technology industry. In a Fortune Magazine article, Eric Schmidt, former CEO to Google said of Bill Campbell “His contribution to Google – it is literally not possible to overstate. He essentially architected the organizational structure.” While Steve Jobs commented, “He loves people, and he loves growing people.”

Bill Taylor’s expert interviewing style coupled with his own expertise on scaling will provide the audience with a dynamic and insightful look into what it takes to go from ordinary to extraordinary as you build your business.