What To Expect

The Summit's unique format encourages personal interaction and debate and provides an atmosphere that facilitates knowledge sharing and learning. The informal setting of this intimate gathering provides both attendees and speakers alike an opportunity to candidly discuss the challenges they face -- from technical concerns and strategies they're considering, to trends they're seeing in their own organization, to techniques to overcome political roadblocks in their enterprise.

The Summit is packed with opportunities for one-to-one interaction with speakers (most of whom stay for all three days) and colleagues from around the world, as well as time to deliberate on the issues as a group. The conference sessions are designed to maximize participation and interaction. Each day's 1 ¼ hour lunch buffet provides plenty of time to table hop, or to fill a plate and participate in a hands-on lunch session.

Whether you choose to attend a morning roundtable or simply go directly to the conference room, continental breakfasts as well as morning and afternoon coffee breaks are great opportunities to debate your opinions about the upcoming topics. And the Monday and Tuesday evening cocktail parties provide an opportunity to unwind and socialize with your colleagues. Business casual attire is appropriate throughout the conference and its social events.

There is no better opportunity to interact with the experts in IT. These experts include the keynote presenters and panelists -- internationally known consultants and corporate IT professionals -- and the delegates -- also experienced, forward thinking business and IT professionals.

 

Praise for the Summit

    After attending the Cutter Summit, Fiserv, CBS Worldwide, used the knowledge that was shared to develop and implement software risk management processes throughout the organization. The processes provided for risk assessments that could be utilized consistently within various functions of the organization, providing consistent measures of risk globally. The online capabilities that are provided with the service are also used to provide for research and validation of processes and methodologies as part of developing Project Management Best Practices.    
- Jerra Willman, PMP, Vice President, Global Management Office, Fiserv, CBS Worldwide, Lake Mary, FL

    Very thought-provoking. I'm sure that I will be able to quickly put some of these concepts into practice.    
- Gary Walker, Manager, Software Development, MDS Sciex

    Each topic was fresh and the worldwide attendees put a different spin on them. I learn from every encounter with each member of the Consortium. They have so much knowledge and are so willing to share.    
- Len Bernazza, Program Manager, Sprint Nextel

    I am amazed that this venue exists; that I can listen and interact with these individuals. I am more amazed that I have not done this before.    
- Mark Rubin, Development Manager/Architect, Fidelity Investments

    Every session seemed to insist on new opportunities for collaboration (with external partners as well as among colleagues) that are changing the nature of work and can dramatically increase the chances of new business successes.    
- Olivier Brousseau, Schlumberger

    This conference has given me an excellent insight into the thought processes of our industry leaders. It has provoked me to change my approach in many ways.    
- Jack Vaalburg, Web Development Manager, Towers Perrin

    Thank you. What an excellent update on a broad array
of technology topics. Extremely valuable!    
- Susan Fehl, Human Performance Consultant, Bank One

    I have learned more in the last 3 days than in the last six months.    
- Dorrit Gordon, Software Process Engineer, Seagate Technology

    The Cutter Summit was wonderfully different - highly valuable!" .    
- Tom Mroczowski, Director, Information Systems Architecture Northwestern Mutual

    I liked the point/ counterpoint format - a chance to hear different perspectives on each topic. And I enjoyed talking with other attendees and the `experts.'    
- Karen M. Davis, Research Triangle Institute

    I got several significant takeaways that have the potential to help me very much. Interaction with my peers and the experts around the topics makes for a huge learning experience.     
- Curtis Rose, Colorado Department of Human Services

    This conference provides a wealth of useful information and strategies for those in the IT field.    
- Curt Browne, Towers Perrin, Philadelphia, PA

    `Best of Breed' panels.    
- Ron Abruzzo, Galileo International, Denver, Colorado

    The interchange of discussion was excellent and many opportunities to interact with presenters and panelists was a real change from the normal conferences I have attended in the past.    
- Ginny Jones, Director Technology Strategies, Tampa Electric Co.

    The Summit is really about knowledge creation and knowledge sharing. That is, face to face interaction based on keynote and panel debate topics.    
- Rune Gustavsson, University of Karlskrona, Ronneby, Sweden

    Open, qualitative discussion, candid.    
- Steve Linstead, Program Manager, Johnson Controls

    This was the most valuable conference I've attended lately. Great use of my time, and time is my most valuable asset.    
- Joao F.C. Senos, Tempo Real, LDA, Lisbon, Portugal

    A congregation of experts; addressing issues which are significant.    
- Udayan Mukhopadhyay, Zensar Technologies, Inc., Overland Park, Kansas

What To Expect