IAITAM 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition    If you are trying to decide which conference will deliver practical examples, the best networking and a solid educational experience, take a look at the IAITAM 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition Schedule and see for yourself why the IAITAM Conference has become an IT Business Community Event. Register Now The IAITAM 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition will be held October 15-17, 2008 at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort. The IAITAM 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition is open to everyone! This year IAITAM will focus on the 12 Key Process Areas (KPAs) as well as the Program Guide of the IAITAM Best Practice Library (IBPL).  By emphasizing the IBPL, we will exceed the reach of any other available event in our industry providing you the how’s and the why’s by using an educational format focused on managing IT as a business through best practices that you can take back and use immediately to bring value to your organization. Each track is designed to walk you through the Asset Management Programs and is presented by those that have succeeded in accomplishing that task. Join IAITAM and your real-world practitioner peers to see how the practice of IT Asset Management is accomplished. The 12 KPAs of the IBPL are: Acquisition Management Asset Identification Communication and Education Compliance and Legislation Disposal Management Documentation Management Financial Management Policy Management Project Management Vendor Management Program Management Guide – the practitioners’ guide to managing your ITAM program Let IAITAM, our members, industry experts and your peers take you to the next level of your organization's ITAM Program. Learn the "how to's" of IT Asset Management from those that are on the front lines and doing the job.   Let’s face it…business can be funny. Technology used in business can be downright hilarious. Nobody knows this better than Greg Schwem. He will be presenting his wholesome brand of stand-up comedy, “Comedy with a Byte,” and humorous motivational speaking at this year's Annual Conference. Don't miss it! Join Greg Schwem at the IAITAM 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition going on October 15-17, 2008 in Marco Island, Florida. Highlights of this year’s conference include: Leading Expert Keynote Speakers from the IT Asset Management Industry Educational Seminars Best Practices Tracks Networking Opportunities Comedian Greg Schwem presenting "Comedy With a Byte" IAITAM Vendor Walk – set aside time outside of the daily knowledge tracks to sit in on a 1 hour session conducted by the Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors.  Learn how their products and services can directly impact your ITAM program’s success. More information The Conference Exhibition Hall will be open to attendees at selected times over the first 2 days with 2 evening receptions planned for Wednesday and Thursday so there is ample time to discuss products and services with our Sponsors and Exhibitors. The IAITAM Beach Bash is going on Tuesday evening to kick off the event.  IAITAM will treat you to entertainment and island cuisine that you are sure to remember for a lifetime. This relaxing night promises to be filled with music and networking while dining on the beach in preparation for the vigorous, education-packed days to follow.  This prelude of a steel drum band and warm Florida Gulf breezes will be the calm before the storm of information. (Those of you who made it to the Ball in 2007 will know what we’re talking about – Think of the Ball with grass skirts!)  Register Now Join us in the Exhibit Hall to learn how these organizations support the ITAM Industry Gold Sponsors   Novell, Inc. - Booth #17 Redemtech, Inc. - Booth #3    Silver Sponsors CA, Inc. - Booth #41 Intechra LLC - Booth #2 Minerva Enterprises - Booth #5       Bronze Sponsors Animus Solutions, Inc.- Booth #19  Axcess International, Inc. - Booth #7 Eracent, Inc. - Booth #48  LANDesk Software - Booth #1  ManageSoft Corp - Booth #6   Exhibitors Converge - Booth #37 PlanITROI - Booth #32  Express Metrix - Booth #15 Provance Technologies, Inc. - Booth #45 IAITAM - Booth # 10-13 RF Code - Booth #14  KACE - Booth #25  Sassafras Software - Booth #47  Life Span Technology Recycling - Booth #49 Scalable Software, LLC - Booth #4  Miro Consulting Inc. - Booth #16 Soft-Aid - Booth #50 Open iT, Inc. - Booth #19  SWident - Booth #9      Details on how to exhibit at the IAITAM 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition  *All registrations are subject to IAITAM's approval.