SunGard Summit 2008: Performance Matters

At your institution, performance matters in a myriad of ways. It matters to the student whose life is changed forever by a single idea. It matters to the faculty member whose contributions enrich our understanding of the world around us. And it matters to the communities that depend on innovation and leadership to grow and thrive.

We invite you to participate in a journey of learning and discovery to explore the many ways that performance matters to your institution—and to you. Join your colleagues, industry thought leaders, and SunGard Higher Education solution experts at SunGard Summit 2008 in Anaheim, California from April 13-16. Whether you are using technology to build stronger relationships with your constituents, applying Web 2.0 to your campus communications strategies, or delivering the data your executives need for better decision making, at SunGard Summit you’ll discover new ways of thinking, learn from a network of your peers, and become the resource your institution needs to achieve its mission and goals.

Education has always been about discovering new knowledge and applying it in ways that a make a difference. Participation in SunGard Summit provides a unique opportunity for you to pursue the goals that matter to you and discover new ways to experience individual achievement, support educational excellence, foster administrative innovation, and improve institutional performance.

What you can expect:

• Over 600 educational sessions
• Valuable pre-conference training classes
• Dynamic featured speakers
• Hands-on learning activities
• Priceless networking opportunities
• Entertaining special events

CURRICULUM
At Summit, you can choose from close to 600 classes to design a unique learning experience that meets your needs and goals. Our talented program committee has selected a curriculum to address today’s most compelling challenges. Major programs are supplemented by functional, technical, and strategic electives and cross-disciplinary courses ensure that all students–from executives to managers to individual contributors–can participate in a lively exchange of ideas. 

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
In addition to our formal curriculum, SunGard Summit also provides countless occasions for you to learn how your peers meet new expectations for improved performance at their institutions. We offer a variety of settings for you to meet people with similar goals and interests: birds-of-a-feather gatherings, informal study groups, and numerous common areas provide a different kind of access to some of the best minds in education.

COLLABORATIVE HALL
The SunGard Higher Education Collaborative is an industry-leading partner program designed to deliver proven technology products and services, with reliable integration, to colleges and universities. At the Collaborative Hall, SunGard Summit participants will have an opportunity to speak one-on-one with more than 40 Collaborative members about how they can help you achieve your vision of a unified digital campus. Visit our partners for new ideas about how to improve productivity and performance at your institution.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
An informative general session, two entertaining keynotes, industry experts, a technology lab, the Collaborative Hall, and exciting social events all promise to make this Summit a great performance!

You will also have the option to enroll in select pre-conference training workshops.

IT'S SO CALIFORNIA!
SunGard Summit 2008 will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County, California, conveniently located just steps away from our anchor hotels, the Anaheim Marriott and the Hilton Anaheim. World-class entertainment abounds in this Orange County resort town, home to Disneyland®, the Anaheim Ducks, and the Anaheim Angels. Downtown Disney® and the newly opened Anaheim Garden Walk provide numerous fine dining experiences, power shopping, and a vibrant night-life. Farther afield, some of the most beautiful beaches and golf courses beckon the adventurous.

Top performers understand the old adage about all work and no play. Because the SunGard Summit schedule is flexible, you can enjoy the fun, then return to the conference ready to learn even more!

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