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ITIC 2006 attracts wide range of
speakers
The 2nd International Technology and Innovation Conference will be held at the Institution of Engineering and Technology on 11th and 12th October 2006.
The importance of encouraging innovation and of understanding the implications that change has on the working culture, people, processes and managers involved in it is to be the focus of the 2nd International Technology and Innovation Conference (ITIC 2006) to be held by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) The conference, which will take place on 11th and 12th October 2006 at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Savoy Place, London has attracted a wide range of speakers from industry and commerce including Managing Director of Microsoft in the UK, Gordon Frazer
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 Oct 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Talking about the importance of the conference Frazer said: "Solid leadership is critical to the success of any business or organisation, and it is also pivotal to the wellbeing of the UK economy".
"The UK has a great reputation for the quality of its leaders, but the global business environment is changing rapidly and we cannot afford to become complacent".
"We need to be doing all we can to nurture the leaders of tomorrow, and to make sure they have the right qualities, skills and support to allow them to maintain the UK's position of leadership in the global IT industry".
"I am delighted to be attending this year's IET International Technology and Innovation Conference".
"Events like this help to remind us of the importance of good leadership, and are invaluable platforms for sharing ideas and developments on the subject".
Other speakers at the conference will include: Dr Martin Read, Group Chief Executive, LogicaCMG; Dr Abe Peled, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive, NDS Group; Debra Covey, Managing Director, BT Wholesale Networks, BT; Sir Peter Gershon, Chairman, Premier Farnell; John Howe, Vice-Chairman, Thales; Dr Lawrence Cowsar, Executive Director, Lucent Technologies Bell Labs; and lan Hartwell, Vice President, Technology Solutions and Channels, Oracle Corp. Request free introductory details about products from Institution of Engineering and Technology ...
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