Primavera® Annual Conference to Take Place Oct. 21-24, 2007, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 18 / -- Primavera Systems, Inc., today announced that the Primavera 24th Annual Conference will take place Oct. 21-24, 2007, at the Walt Disney World Dolphin in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
The conference is an educational forum where attendees from a variety of industries can join peers from around the globe to collaborate and update their product knowledge. Attendees will learn the latest project, resource, program and portfolio management techniques, strategies and technologies to make their organizations more efficient, profitable and competitive. They will be able to select from more than 140 different sessions and take advantage of opportunities, including:
o Roundtable discussions on improving and enhancing project management maturity;
o Networking opportunities with leading businesses and government organizations;
o Technology demonstrations and hands-on software training sessions,
including an introduction to the latest versions of Primavera software,
including Cost Manager, Contract Manager, Evolve, Inspire, P6, Prime
Contract, ProSight and Pertmaster;
o Customer successes and best practices for effective project management.
"Our Annual Conference attracts Primavera customers who want to hone their knowledge and enhance the performance of their businesses," said Joel Koppelman, Primavera CEO. "At this year's conference, Primavera will further demonstrate its commitment to stamping out project failure by highlighting best practices through informative sessions and panel discussions with real- world advice from some of the world's best-managed companies."
Continuing Education Programs:
Project Management Professionals (PMPs) may also accrue continuing education units at the Conference. PMPs may qualify for up to 14 Professional Development Units (PDUs) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) by attending the keynote speech and technical program presentations. For additional information, please visit www.primavera.com/conference/eduunits.asp#EDU.
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACE) also is offering a certification exam on Wednesday, Oct. 24, for CCC, CCE, EVP and PSP certifications. For more information, visit www.primavera.com/conference/eduunits.asp#EDU.
Keynote Address:
Kevin Carroll, renowned author, speaker and agent for social change, will deliver the keynote address on Day One of the conference, discussing "Rediscovering Play: Bringing Fun and Passion to Your Work ... And Life." Carroll's first book, Rules of The Red Rubber Ball, published by ESPN Books, has received widespread recognition. Carroll also is the founder of The Katalyst Consultancy, where he has helped turn creative ideas into reality for organizations, including The National Hockey League (NHL), Nike, ESPN, Starbucks, The Walt Disney Company, Mattel, Hasbro, Paramount Television, Procter & Gamble, The Discovery Channel, Capital One, HSBC Bank and many others.
The Primavera Excellence Awards:
At the Conference, company co-founders Joel Koppelman and Richard Faris will present the sixth annual Primavera Excellence Awards, which recognize the outstanding achievements of customers in project, resource, program and portfolio management. Many leading organizations have received this award in the past in recognition of superior business practices, including:
o AFLAC
o Motorola
o AmerenUE
o Pershing LLC
o AOL
o Progressive Insurance Company
o CH2M Hill
o Sabre Holdings
o Ericsson
o Satterfield & Pontikes
o Galliford Try
o The Principal Financial Group
o Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport
o United Utilities
o Hill International, Inc.
o U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
o The Los Angeles UnifiedSchool District
o Wyeth
For more information on the Primavera Annual Conference, including registration details, please visit www.primavera.com/conference/index.asp or e-mail acinfo@primavera.com.
About Primavera
Primavera is a software company who provides business solutions for a project-driven world. The company helps organizations identify which projects are most important, and makes it easy for people to work collaboratively on those projects and deliver them successfully. Primavera solutions are industry-specific and role-based, with the power to support global enterprises. Primavera solutions have ensured the success of projects collectively worth more than $5.5 trillion, including the management of IT projects that span the globe, the construction of the world's tallest buildings, ongoing multi-billion dollar oil discovery projects, space exploration, and the efficient use of personnel at professional services organizations. For more information, visit www.primavera.com/ or call +1.800.423.0245.
Source: Primavera Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Stacey Rodemer of Primavera Systems, Inc., +1-610-949-6905, srodemer@primavera.com; or Sara Scavongelli of Davies Murphy Group for Primavera Systems, Inc., +1-781-418-2431, sscavongelli@daviesmurphy.com
Web site: www.primavera.com/
