CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
18 September 2007
Events News
Primavera® Annual Conference to Take Place OCT. 21-24, 2007, in Lake Buena Vista , Florida
Primavera Systems, Inc. announced that the Primavera 24th Annual Conference will take place Oct. 21-24, 2007, at the Walt Disney World Dolphin in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
The conference is an educational forum where attendees from a variety of industries can join peers from around the globe to collaborate and update their product knowledge. Attendees will learn the latest project, resource, program and portfolio management techniques, strategies and technologies to make their organizations more efficient, profitable and competitive. They will be able to select from more than 140 different sessions and take advantage of opportunities, including:
• Roundtable discussions on improving enhancing project management maturity;
• Networking opportunities with leading businesses and government organizations;
• Technology demonstrations and hands-on software training sessions, including an intro to the latest versions of Primavera software, including P6, ProSight, Evolve, Contract Manager, Pertmaster, Cost Manager, Inspire and Prime Contract;
• Customer successes and best practices for effective project management.
"Our Annual Conference attracts Primavera customers who want to hone their knowledge and enhance the performance of their businesses," said Joel Koppelman, Primavera CEO. "At this year's conference, Primavera will further demonstrate its commitment to stamping out project failure by highlighting best practices through informative sessions and panel discussions with real-world advice from some of the world's best-managed companies."
Continuing Education Programs:
Project Management Professionals (PMPs) may also accrue continuing education units at the Conference. PMPs may qualify for up to 14 Professional Development Units (PDUs) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) by attending the keynote speech and technical program presentations. For additional information, please visit http://www.primavera.com/conference/eduunits.asp#EDU
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACE) also is offering a certification exam on Wednesday, Oct. 24, for CCC, CCE, EVP and PSP certifications. For more information, visit http://www.primavera.com/conference/eduunits.asp .
Keynote Address:
Kevin Carroll, renowned author, speaker and agent for social change, will deliver the keynote address on Day One of the conference, discussing "Rediscovering Play: Bringing Fun and Passion to Your Work. And Life." Carroll's first book, Rules of The Red Rubber Ball , published by ESPN Books, has received widespread recognition. Carroll also is the founder of The Katalyst Consultancy, where he has helped turn creative ideas into reality for organizations, including The National Hockey League (NHL), Nike, ESPN, Starbucks, The Walt Disney Company, Mattel, Hasbro, Paramount Television, Procter & Gamble, The Discovery Channel, Capital One, HSBC Bank and many others.
The Primavera Excellence Awards:
At the Conference, company co-founders Joel Koppelman and Richard Faris will present the sixth annual Primavera Excellence Awards, which recognize the outstanding achievements of customers in project, resource, program and portfolio management. Many leading organizations have received this award in the past, in recognition of superior business practices, including:
• AFLAC
• AmerenUE
• AOL
• CH2MHill
• Ericsson
• Galliford Try
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport
• Hill International, Inc.
• The Los Angeles Unified School District
• Motorola
• Pershing LLC
• Progressive Insurance Company
• Sabre Holdings
• Satterfield & Pontikes
• The Principal Financial Group
• United Utilities
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Wyeth
For more information on the Primavera Annual Conference, including registration details, please visit http://www.primavera.com/conference or e-mail acinfo@primavera.com .
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