Green IT Summit @ InnoTech

Learn how to separate the green hype from real solutions that positively impact the business value of implementing green technologies.

Join Applied Materials, Austin Energy, Chatsworth Products, ClearCube, IBM, Microsoft, Rackspace, Sun Microsystems, TechTurn, and many others October 16th at the Austin Convention Center.

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Date: October 16th
Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Location: Austin Convention Center
Cost: $FREE
Discount Code: Green88

A limited number of complimentary passes are available through the GTA. Please register at www.innotechaustin.com Use GREEN88 in the Discount Code field for complimentary admission.

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EVENT DETAILS
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ATTENDEE REGISTRATION 7:00am-4:30pm
CONFERENCE HOURS 8:00am-4:30pm
EXHIBIT HOURS 9:00am-4:30pm
HAPPY 45-MINUTES NETWORKING RECEPTION 1:45pm - 2:30pm

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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
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Energy & the Economy: The Critical Energy Technologies of the Future
9:30am - 10:20am

In this talk, Dr. Webber will give an overview of the modern-day energy problem, the connections between energy and the economy, and the critical energy technologies of the future that be brought online to solve the problem without upending the economy. Basic data, statistics, concepts and humorous anecdotes will be used to convey the key message: something needs to change.

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SESSION & PANEL TOPICS
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Embracing Change with Green IT: An Applied Materials Case Study
11:00am - 11:50am

Applied Materials' IT organization plays a critical role in helping the company reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. This case study will address how IT is contributing to Applied's green strategy through innovative programs from the data center to the desk top, from collaboration tools to socially responsible outsourcing.
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From Red to Green: Extreme Data Center Make Over
1:00pm - 1:50pm

What exactly is a "Green Data Center" and how do you get one? This workshop is designed to help you address the challenges and opportunities relative to greening the datacenter. From consolidation to power management to redesign of the floor plan there are many opportunities to green your datacenter. Our panel of industry experts will offer best practices that can help you make over your datacenter and go from red to green.

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Virtualization: The Key to Greening Your IT Infrastructure
2:30pm - 3:20pm

Using more energy efficient CPU's delivers very small returns relative to reducing energy consumption (2-10% depending on the report). Whereas, virtualization can deliver up to 80% reduction in energy consumption through reducing the number of servers and of course the reduced cooling required. This session will help you build your business case and learn how to leverage virtualization as a key tool in greening your IT infrastructure.
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Green Technology: Can It Show You the Green?
3:30pm - 4:20pm

The technology showcase panel will highlight several products, platforms, software and technologies from industry leaders that can help you improve your resource utilization, lower costs and even increase your productivity. Understanding the products that are out there is the first step to help you differentiate between marketing versus reality. One of the most critical pieces to evaluating and implementing green technologies in your organization is being able to rate different technologies based on the solution they offer. Learn how to effectively evaluate technology based on the total solution relative of course to sustainability and operational efficiencies.