Women in Technology International Hosts 20th Anniversary Summit Featuring Hands-On Social Media Café
Women in Technology International Hosts 20th Anniversary Summit Features Hands On Social Media Café
Social Media Leaders teach companies how to reach new customers using Social Media Tools
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, MAY 11, 2009 –WITI (Women in Technology International), the nation’s leading professional organization for tech-savvy women will truly inspire “Innovation, Collaboration and Reinvention” through hands on social media learning experiences at its "Women and Technology 20th Anniversary Summit in Santa Clara, CA June 14-16, 2009.
Attendees will work on their laptops as top Social Media leaders teach companies how to capture and target more customers, build stronger relationships with existing customers and take advantage of the social media applications and tools to build a stronger web presence, increase revenue and streamline costs for their companies.
WITI represents the ideal market for business Networking – CIO’s, executive women and other leaders in technology from around the world converge at WITI’s 20th anniversary Summit to collaborate on innovative solutions to common business challenges, and explore business opportunities.
The Social Media Café, June 15 and 16, includes two days of sessions featuring tools, strategies, and advice on how to capitalize on social media from Facebook and LinkedIn to Twitter and other platforms which allow companies to specifically hone in on their targeted demographics.
Attendees will have the opportunity to discover and advance their understanding of these platforms to gain a competitive edge in their careers. Through this unique learning experience, WITI’s café attendees will also be afforded the opportunity to develop or strengthen alliances through networking and collaboration. According to event organizers, there is also an extended professional advantage of generating meaningful growth for individuals, their businesses and their companies through the best practices offered at this workshop.
“The most recent Presidential election brought the power of social media front stage center by showcasing the most aggressive state of the art use of social media we have seen on a worldwide scale; permanently changing our awareness and perception of social media as a means to convey a message and encapsulate an audience and garner positive results,” said Carolyn Leighton, Founder/Chairwoman of WITI.
Social Media Café leaders and Keynote speakers Sandy Carter, VP, SOA & WebSphere Strategy, Channels & Marketing, IBM; Brian Solis, Principal, FutureWorks; Charlene Li, Founder of Altimeter Group; Maggie Fox, Founder and CEO, Social Media Group and a host of others will be on hand to discuss how they’ve used social media to leverage their brands, increase revenue and build a strong Web presence for their products, companies and clients.
WITI’s 20th Anniversary Summit; World Café and Social Media Café –Innovation, Collaboration, Reinvention, will be held June 14-16, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, CA.
To learn more about the WITI -Women in Technology Summit, learn more about group rates, or to register for this event, please visit WITI's website.
About WITI
WITI is the nation's leading trade association for professional, tech-savvy women committed to using technology, resources and connections to advance women worldwide. With a global network of smart, talented women and a market reach exceeding 2 million, WITI has established powerful strategic alliances and programs to provide connections, resources, and opportunities within a supportive environment of women committed to helping each other. WITI's mission is to empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity.