6:30 - 9:30 pm

Welcome Reception/Dinner in the Hotel

Stop by at your leisure to meet fellow attendees and hosts. An open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

7:30 - 8:15 am

Buffet breakfast in the hotel

8:15 - 8:30 am

Welcome and Introductions

Sean Geehan

9:00 - 10:00 am

Opening Remarks (what to expect)

Sean Geehan

8:45 - 9:45 am

General Session #1

Sean Geehan

9:45 -10:15 am

Refreshment Break

10:15 - 11:15 am

Leading for Growth

John Schwarz, Founder & CEO (Visier, Inc.) & Former CEO (Business Objects)

A veteran of the business world, John doubled revenue, improved profitability and oversaw seven strategic acquisitions during his tenure at Business Objects. Learn from his experience and discover how you too can lead your organization to profitability. 

11:15 am - Noon

Setting the Vision & Investing in Growth with Your Board of Directors

Neal Polachek, CEO (Kelsey Group); John Schwarz, CEO & Founder (Visier, Inc.) & Former CEO (Business Objects); Brent Ahrens, Partner (Canaan Partners)

Is your organization struggling to grow in these uncertain times? Are you and your Board of Directors aligned for growth? Discover how other CEOs and board members are working together, what metrics they’re using, and how they’re making investment decisions to ensure future growth for their organizations.

Noon - 1:30 pm

Lunch

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Breakout Sessions

Exploring the CEO Perspective: Building Strategies to Achieve the Vision

Richard Hearn, CEO (Crown Partners); Shami Khorana, President

(HCL America, Inc.)

The vision has been set and the goals for growth have been outlined… now how do you make them happen? During this interactive discussion, learn from your peers how they align strategies to the vision and what methods they use to ensure their organizations follow a unified approach to achieve sustainable, predictable, and profitable growth.

GTM Strategies that Drive Growth

Paul Gottsegen, CMO (Infosys); Joe Austin, SVP, Customer Experience

(Juniper Networks, Inc.)                                                                                 

Discover keys to enhancing your go-to-market strategies and learn how others are designing, tracking, and delivering tangible marketing ROI.

2:30 - 3:00 pm

Refreshment Break

3:00 - 5:00 pm

Bridging the Gap between Vision and Reality

Jim Haudan, Author of The Art of Engagement & CEO (Root Learning) For twenty years, Jim has worked with senior teams at some of the largest companies in the world. Today, he will share some of the best practices he has learned for executing on strategies and bringing vision to life.

5:45 - 10:15 pm

Dinner Event

  Summit Dates:

March 5 - 7, 2012 (Monday-Wednesday)

  Pricing:

 $2495 per person

  Event Location:

Grove Isle Hotel & Spa, Coconut Grove (Miami), Florida

Phone:   305.858.8300

Fax:       305.858.5908

Website:  www.groveisle.com

Check-in Time:  4:00 pm

Check-out Time:  12:00 pm

  Hotel Information:

Located just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Miami Beach, the Grove Isle Hotel and Spa is situated on a private island on Biscayne Bay. Grove Isle is tucked within 20 lush palm-peppered acres and offers secluded elegance with endless views and features 50 spacious casually-elegant guest rooms, all of which are being held exclusively for Geehan Group attendees.

 Room Rate:

 Resort Fee:

Room Rate:  $249 single/double occupancy plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 13 %). This specially negotiated rate is valid for three days pre and post meeting, based on availability at time of request.

Resort Fee:  $10 per room per night, plus applicable state and local taxes.

Fee  includes:  Unlimited wireless high-speed internet access in guest rooms and public areas; local and toll-free calls; incoming faxes; complimentary use of the Business Center computer and color printer; access to hotel’s waterfront Fitness Center facilities; nightly turndown services with complimentary bottled water; daily newspaper available in the lobby every morning; 10% discount on Spa services (20% if made in advance of check-in date).

      Reservations:

Hotel accommodations are the responsibility of each registrant. Geehan Group has reserved rooms at a specially negotiated rate on a first-come, first-served basis at the Grove Isle Hotel & Spa. Reservations can be made via email or by calling the hotel direct.

Telephone:    800.884.7683 (Ask for Crystal or Nicole)

Email:            reservations@groveisle.com

Online:        http://booking.ihotelier.com/istay/istay.jsp?groupID=634425&hotelID=17441

     Hotel Cancellations:

Reservations must be cancelled 7 days prior to arrival date. Cancellation within 7 days will result in a one night deposit penalty ($249). Rate does not include 13% tax or $10 resort fee.

     Special Requests:

If there is anything we can do to make your participation in this event easier, please contact B2BSummit@geehangroup.com or call: 877.226.1621