(Currently scheduled to attend)
John
Gallant
CEO
Network World
He sets the strategy for one of the world’s fastest-growing media companies. He guides the content and business development for No. 1 newsweekly of network professionals. John Gallant: Named by Technology Marketing as one of the most influential people in computer journalism. Cited as "most visionary" by Press Access. Executive producer for several of IT’s most-acclaimed conferences. And highly sought after for on-air expertise by CNN, CNBC, NPR and Bloomberg. John is the driving force behind Network World’s IT Roadmap 2008.
Paul
Desmond
Events Editor
Network World
He’s the storyteller behind the “Voices from IT Roadmap” column. In touch with the innovators and influentials of the enterprise. With a finger on the pulse of every key issue in IT. Paul’s rise started and continues at Network World where he’s served as new report, feature writer, and now senior editor. Winning numerous awards for editorial excellence from the Business Press and the American Society of Business Press Editors among others
Andreas
Antonopoulos
Senior Vice President
& Founding Partner
Nemertes Research
A leading expert in new processes, complex systems, emerging technologies, and winning strategies. Andreas is a highly-valued consultant to the Fortune 100.
Johna Till Johnson
President & Senior Founding Partner
Nemertes Research
Visionary researcher, influential consultant, widely-published analyst: Johna is a member of the IEEE, ACM, and Internet Engineering Task Force.
Irwin
Lazar
Principal Analyst & Program Director, Collaboration & Convergence
Nemertes Research
IT’s convergence & collaboration specialist, Irwin develops and manages research projects, conducts strategic workshops and advises a who’s-who list of global clients.
Craig
Mathias
Principal
The Farpoint Group
An internationally-recognized analyst for wireless networking and mobile computing, Craig is a closely-followed author, advisor and board member.
Jim
Metzler
President
Ashton Metzler & Associates
Highly-respected authority on network technology and its business applications, Jim is an industry-leading strategic advisor.
Joel
Snyder
Senior Partner
Opus One
An expert in telecommunication and networks with an emphasis on data security. Joel is a renowned information architect with more than two decades of experiences.
