Looking to expand or create new Opportunities in the Public Sector in the Latin American and Caribbean markets? Join us for the Microsoft Latin America & Caribbean Public Sector Partner Executive Summit which will take place in Cancun, Mexico, March 7-9, 2012.

REGISTER HERE!

Event Location
Marriott Casa Magna
Boulevard Kukulcan
Retorno Chac L-41
Zona Hotelera
Cancun, Quintana Roo 77500 Mexico
52-998-881-2000

Microsoft has reserved a block of rooms at the discounted rate of $139/night plus tax.  To guarantee a room at this rate, please book your accommodations by Friday, February 24, 2012. To do so now, please click here!

 

Join us for this sales summit and learn how we can jointly:

• create and explore more opportunities
• hear from recognized industry experts about new trends, challenges and opportunities in Government, Healthcare, Public Safety & Education
• build Partner to Partner Relationships by connecting with key industry partners from other geographies to explore new business opportunities and alliances
• build relationships between Microsoft Executives and Partners

 

Hear from Microsoft corporate leaders, technology and industry specialists about the joint opportunities that lie ahead for us in Public Sector and the innovative use of solutions in this space. Participate in sessions presented by Government and industry experts, which will target current trends, challenges and opportunities in Government, Healthcare, Public Safety & Education.  Also there will be opportunities for One on One meetings with Microsoft Executives and your fellow Partners.

The purpose of this event is to focus on business opportunities in the Public Sector - to create a dialogue - and to showcase Microsoft's strategy and solutions for the Public Sector market!

The agenda includes a long list of market, solutions and industry specialists,  who will be presenting  and discussing these opportunities with you and introducing you to a broad set of opportunities, solutions, and programs and go to market strategies to help you to grow your Public Sector business.

In short, come to share experiences, hear about the latest developments and be inspired about the many ways you can optimize your Public Sector business.

 

Program In a Glance:
Tuesday, March 6^th

Partner Arrivals and Hotel registrations

Wednesday, March 7^th

Sessions presented by Microsoft Executives and Industry Leads regarding vision, strategy and innovation

Morning until noon - Microsoft executives Keynotes

Afternoon - Industry (Government, Public Safety, Education and Healthcare) breakouts

Thursday, March 8^th

Morning Sessions

Networking and recreational (golf) activities

Joint Dinner for Partners and Microsoft

Friday, March 9^th
Sessions presented by recognized regional Industry experts regarding Industry trends, challenges, opportunities and success stories in two sections: Experts Keynotes and Discussion Panels

External Speakers Confirmed

• Carlos Viniegra - Politica Informatica CIO Gobierno Mexicano - Secretaria de la Funcion Publica - Coordinacion del Gobierno Digital
• Eduardo Thill - Former Under-Secretary, Information Technology, Argentina President Chief of Staff (Highest IT Official Rank in National Government)
• Hugh Wilkinson, IFI/Donor Consultant, Microsoft Global Strategic Accounts
• Jesus David Diaz Garaygordobil - Mexico Healthcare IT Consultant Ministry of Health
• Miguel A. Porrua - e-Government Senior Expert, Department for Effective Public Management, Secretariat for Political Affairs of the Organization of American States
• Tirso A. Oropeza - International Consultant (Helping Governments to spend their budget: Mastering Gov. Procurement Process)

Executive Side Meeting Request Process

Executive Side Meetings will be available with Microsoft Executives and other Partners.  Please follow the process below to request side meetings during the Summit.  Please note all meetings should be considered tentative until a formal meeting request is received.

To request a meeting with a Microsoft Executive:

• Consult list of Microsoft Executives available for meetings below
• Fill out form with all information and names of all participants for the meeting
• If you would like to have separate meetings with different executive please clearly list those preferences within the form
• Send form to v-matweb@microsoft.com
• Once meeting has been scheduled you will receive a meeting request with date, time and location

To request a meeting with another Partner attending the Summit:

• Consult list of currently registered Partner Companies located here
• Fill out form with all information and names of all participants for the meeting
• If you would like to have Microsoft Executives present at your meeting please indicate on the form
• Send form to v-matweb@microsoft.com
• Once meeting has been scheduled you will receive a meeting request with date, time and location

Microsoft Executives available for meetings:

• Mark Dodds, WW SMB Public Sector General Manager
• Jeff Kratz, WW Public Sector Partner General Manager
• Jose Miguel Calderon, Latin America Government Industry Director
• Carlos Gonzalez Villegas, Latin America Public Sector Partner Director
• Flavio Calonge, Latin America Health Industry Director
• Lalo Steinmann, Latin America Public Sector Cloud Director
• Pedro Julio Uribe, Latin America Global Strategic Accounts Director
• Jorge Lopez, Latin America Public Safety and National Security Industry Director
• Erick Stephens, Mexico National Technology Officer
• Carlos Allende Macias, Mexico Public Sector Director
• Silvia Fernandes, Latin America Education Partners Director
• Mark Day, WW Industry Managing Director for Health and Social
• Judy Kolde, WW Health Partner Director
• Dan Mannion, Director, WWPS Partner Strategy
• Erendira Gonzalez, Latin America Enterprise Services Partner Lead