Welcome to the Wharton Business Technology Conference 2008

Wharton Business Technology Conference, formerly known as the Wharton Technology Conference, is a premier conference for those interested in staying at the forefront of business technology. Attendees include prominent global business leaders, press, faculty and students, who gather together to exchange innovative ideas and business solutions. Held annually since 1996, it is run by accomplished MBA students from The Wharton School, all of whom have particular interests and experiences in the Technology Industry.

Featuring Industry Leaders

With more than 50 panelists, moderators and keynote speakers the Wharton Business Technology Conference 2008 is one of the world's premier MBA conferences and the biggest technology event in the Philadelphia area.

Keynote speakers

They influence the global technology setting and we are proud to have them as our keynote speakers:

• Glenn A. Britt, President and Chief Executive Officer, Time Warner Cable
• Robert Glaser, Founder, Chairman and CEO, RealNetworks, Inc
• Richard A. Simonson (WG '85), Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Nokia Corporation

Special Guest

BT presents: Maria Pardee, President of Global Integration, BT Design

Join our Networking Reception sponsored by RealNetwork, Inc!

Please join us at the Networking Reception hosted by RealNetwoks, Inc. to honor the WBTC 2008 speakers, sponsors and team that helped make this conference possible. Mingle and network with speakers, sponsors and guests.

Come and speak with RealNetworks, Inc. executives and learn about exciting career opportunities at RealNetworks, Inc.

Panels

The Wharton Business Technology Conference 2008 features 9 panels with prominent industry leaders and discussions for those who want to stay ahead of the curve.

• Venture Capital: The Venture Capital Challenge: Streamlining the Investment Process from Identification to Exit
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Innovation through Acquisitions
• New Tech/Startup: Emerging Technologies: Challenges Faced by New Tech Startups
• Media & Entertainment: Inventing and Innovating Personal Entertainment
• Internet & Web Services: The Web as Platform: How Cloud Computing Will Change the Software Industry
• Collaborative Software: Achieving Agility through Collaborative Software
• Interactive Media: Reaching today's Consumer through Interactive Marketing
• Non-Profit: Social Media: Expanding the Nonprofit Reach
• Wireless/Telecom: The Business of Wireless: When Everything Connects

Enterprise Agility - Lead with Speed

In today's dynamic and highly competitive business environment making sound business decisions in real-time is no longer a strategic advantage - it is an operational necessity. How then does a company use speed and agility as a source of competitive advantage? Can patterns from the past and signals in the present help companies anticipate impending opportunities and challenges in its future? Will such a capability give an organization a true advantage over its competition? How do companies enhance their ability to rapidly recognize and respond to changing customer needs and business environments?

This year's conference will discuss and debate many such interesting issues and questions to help identify the strategies, capabilities, and technologies that organizations must develop to truly "Lead with Speed" in today's fast paced business environment.