Information On Demand Experience

The IBM Information On Demand Experience
An area dedicated to helping you transform your business information into a strategic asset. Whether you want to sit down for an in-depth conversation with industry and technical experts, watch a live demo and flash presentations from IBM's Research Labs and product experts, participate in a stimulating debate, improve your proficiency skills or simply share your experiences with a peer there will be plenty of opportunities to make the most of what IBM has to offer.

Join the Information On Demand Debate
Here we will be introducing you to the Mini Theatre - a place dedicated to open discussion and debate focusing on the latest and most topical technology and industry subjects hitting the market today, such as Cloud Computing, the application of Mashup technologies, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance and much, much more.

Information On Demand Marketplace
Visit the Information On Demand Marketplace onsite to discover what books and other items are available for purchase.

Bookstore
The Bookstore will include many of the latest business and technical publications focusing on Information Management together with The Medici Effect by Frans Johansson, one of our featured keynote speakers who will be signing copies of his book on Thursday, 4 June during the afternoon coffee break at 15.45 - 16.15.

All attendees will be given 10% off all titles purchased and you will also be invited to take part in a 15-day free trial of Safari Books Online where you can read and search a wide selection of electronic books.

In your Conference bag you will receive a voucher that can be redeemed at the Skills Hub, for a complimentary copy of an IBM Flashbook, while supplies last. Choices include:

• DB2 pureXML for Dummies
• IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11 & 11.5
• DB2 Viper Strikes Again
• Latest insights from the IBM Institute for Business Value - Winter - Spring 2009 DVD package

Skills Hub
New in 2009! Come and meet the team at the Information Management Skills Hub. In one convenient location, learn more about how IBM Software Group Services, Education, and Support can help your business maximise your return on investment. Talk to experts from Data Management, InfoSphere, Cognos and Enterprise Content Management who can tell you all you need to know about IBM Professional Certification, Training, Software Services offerings, Premium Support, DeveloperWorks, and Redbooks. Also, complete a Skills Hub survey and you can be the proud owner of our exclusive giveaway - The Hub Dude!

Marketplace Hours of Operation:

Information On Demand Client Reference Lounge
In-between Conference sessions or after a Certification Exam, head for the Information On Demand Lounge where you can join the IBM Client Reference Programme and contribute to the IOD community yourself, by sharing your best practices and the application of Information Management technology in your business. This is a comfortable area for you to relax, enjoy a drink or a snack and network with your peers and colleagues

Usability Labs
Join the IBM developers in the Usability Labs. Here you can get exclusive access to the latest IBM developments. Only at the IOD EMEA Conference can you gain insight into the future of our IT industry while providing IBM with valuable feedback on product usability and the functionality that matter most to you. Usability experts will lead a variety of interactive events, including test-driving prototypes, small-group design reviews and feedback sessions, and opportunities to vote on user requirements and prioritise them.
Topics range from general issues such as the future of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and autonomic computing, to prototypes and glimpses of early code for new products in development. Some of these early hands-on test drive opportunities include products in Information Integration, Master Data Management, Enterprise Content Management, Discovery (search), Data Management, and application development tools and technologies. Experts in all these areas will be able to talk to you about future product developments and how your ideas and concerns can help shape IBM's direction.
Sessions will run throughout the Conference, and many of them will be repeated when there is high interest in a topic or test-drive experience. When you sign up to attend the Usability Labs you're sure to find several activities and topics that will pique your interest. You'll find good company and a welcome atmosphere to share your ideas, your challenges, and your wishes for future product enhancements.
Please note that the number of participants for these sessions is limited, so enrolment is required. To review the lab sessions that will be available and reserve your seat go to Full Agenda & Session Enrolment. As you will understand the Usability Labs have a confidential nature, therefore, we will ask all participants to sign a non-disclosure agreement.