Watershed moments are those times in history marked by turbulence and rapid change. They often involve previously independent concerns drawn together by outside forces. This aptly characterizes the environment that the world faces and its relationship with communications and information technology. While innovation continues to drive the Enterprise and Consumer IT and Communications landscape, it is becoming pervasive in nearly every aspect of people's lives. This technology ubiquity has led to meaningful change in the way business is conducted and lives are lived. These changes have not only affected mature regions of the world. Leading edge technology has been adopted (sometimes at very rapid rates) in emerging regions, leading to a democratization of access, tools, and knowledge that have transformed our planet.

Let IDC help you navigate the risks, rules and opportunities of the day. Our analysts:

• Possess technical expertise, extensive knowledge of the marketplace and its players, and indispensable insight into end-user demand;
• Provide intelligence on current trends and present market predictions for 2009 and beyond; and
• Can ultimately guide your efforts in identifying and developing key opportunities for your business.

Join us for the guidance and market insight needed to successfully plan for the future! The presentations, networking, and one-to-one meetings with IDC and industry Insights analysts can spark ideas and help you formulate your own plan for success and growth in the year to come.

Directions 2009 Breakout Sessions will include:
Track 1 – Telecom Transformation
Track 2 – The IT Infrastructure of the Future
Track 3 – Delivering the Next Generation Consumer Experience

IDC is committed to help attendees connect and share ideas with IDC and industry Insights expert analysts who provide valuable insight and analysis to top technology vendors and buyers throughout the year. 23 IDC and industry Insights analysts will be available at Directions 2009 for one-to-one meetings with you to offer strategic advice on relevant technology issues.

If you have registered to attend Directions 2009 in Singapore, grab this valuable opportunity to meet with the analyst of your choice to discuss in greater details the direction and challenges of the technology industry that are of most interest to you. These meetings are available on a first-come, first-served basis and at the analyst's available time slot. Meetings can be arranged directly with your company's IDC Account Manager or Selina Ang at sang@idc.com.

Speakers and analysts who are available to meet with you at the event are listed on the right side bar of this page. If the analyst you are interested to meet is not listed here, please contact Selina Ang to make a request.

Directions is attended by executives from ICT companies who are responsible for:

• Executive Management
• Marketing/Sales
• eBusiness/Internet/Intranet
• Product Management
• Distribution Channels
• Market Research
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Information Technology Management
• Operations
• Competitive Analysis

By attending Directions 2009, you will benefit from:

• Market intelligence and actionable guidance to help optimize growth opportunities
• Conversations with IDC and industry Insights analysts during one-to-one meetings, networking breaks and lunch
• Predictions surrounding the best-positioned vendors, products, technologies, and strategies
• Breakout sessions covering three major subject areas, enabling you to customize the day's agenda for your specific needs
• The opportunity to meet, network, learn and share with your industry colleagues and potential business partners
• Access to Directions presentations after the event via password-secured site on idc.com.sg