A Tale of Two Solutions: KMWorld & Intranets 2003 provide the best of both worlds

Underscoring the basic symbiotic relationship between (a.) informational content and (b.) the many ways it is delivered to the end user, two major events have joined forces to maximize the impact of that important relationship. The KMWorld & Intranets 2003 conferences will be co-located at the Santa Clara Convention Center, October 14-16, 2003.

Separately, these events have each long provided a forum and a marketplace focal-point for their respective clientele. As annual stops on the “education circuit,” these events have traditionally provided a means for business decision makers to learn, exchange and choose from their many solution-provider partners.

Now, together, the conferences are developing a new mission: to help attendees develop and evaluate enterprise-wide KM strategies, while working hand-in-hand with those who are also implementing collaborative intranet & portal strategies and technologies. Three separate KM tracks, two Intranets tracks and another that is common to both events will fully cover the enabling tools and strategies for KM projects as well as intranets, extranets and portals.

The 7th annual KMWorld Conference and Exposition offers a wide-ranging program aimed at executives and strategic business and technology decision makers. This is a “must-attend” for those concerned with improving business processes and productivity, streamlining operations and accelerating development and innovation in their evolving enterprises.

This year’s theme, Business Critical Knowledge Management, emphasizes that KM is not a standalone initiative, but totally integrated into an organization’s business and work processes. As in previous years, the conference encompasses programs on strategies, practices, processes, tools and solutions for enterprise knowledge networks. This year there is a particular emphasis on knowledge-based collaborative organizations as well as the infrastructure necessary to support such organizations.

Now in its fifth year, Intranets 2003 addresses the management, implementation and business implications of the next generation of collaborative intranet and portal development and technology. Conference sessions will cover strategies and case studies for preparing, implementing and sustaining intranets and portals, practical methodologies for design, content management solutions software, ROI and the business of content collaboration. The conference program is designed to take intranet professionals and managers to the next level, helping individuals and companies create new intranet strategies and methodologies, develop best practices and collaborative content strategies, integrate intranet and portal technologies in business processes and apply tried-and-true tips and techniques from top working industry experts.

The largest international gathering of intranet professionals, Intranets 2003 is the premier learning venue for Intranet professionals from around the world.

A Focused “Mega-Event”

Before last year, and the co-location of KMWorld and Intranets, knowledge management, intranet and portal professionals needed to attend multiple shows to learn about products and services in the field. Now they can fulfill all of their needs at the largest, most comprehensive event in the industry.

A sample of the titles of KMWorld/Intranets attendees provides some indication of the level of education these conferences strive for:

CKO • CTO . Content Manager

• Director, Portal Solutions Group • CEO • Director, IT Web Development • CIO • Director, Knowledge Management • Intranet Project Manager • Web Development Specialist • Executive Intranet Producer • Technical Manager • Software Configuration Analyst • InfoMaster • Information Program Leader • Intranet Team Leader • User, Interface Designer • Web Architect • Director Business Development • Corporate Librarian Knowledge Architect • Director, Human Resources

KMWorld & Intranets 2003 covers the technology of intranets and Enterprise Portals and the implementation of Knowledge Management Systems.

Knowledge management empowers organizations and provides a strategic advantage in this tough, competitive environment. And enterprise portals and intranets enable the flow of that content and knowledge within the enterprise. Whether reducing costs or enhancing the benefits of internal communications, proper utilization of knowledge management, intranets and portals is essential for running a smart business. The combined mega-event will include seven conference tracks over three days, along with a single expo, featuring the industry’s top companies. This global conference and expo will offer attendees and exhibitors a complete conference and expo experience, from strategic KM planning to practical intranet implementation. It is the definitive worldwide gathering place for everyone in enterprise KM.

Attendees at KMWorld & Intranets 2003 will find solutions from the leading companies in:

• Knowledge Management
• Enterprise Portals
• Content Management
• Business/External Content
• Web-Based Collaboration
• Competitive Intelligence
• XML Solutions
• Application Development
• Firewalls & Security
• Digital Certificates
• Document Management
• Encryption
• Customer Relationship Management
• Workflow Solutions
• Document Tracking
• Resource Sharing
• Business Intelligence
• Information Architecture
• Usability Testing
• Taxonomy & Ontology
• Personalization

What They Said about Last Year's Event

Some of the comments from last year’s exhibitors include:

“The attendee quality was outstanding; they’re very knowledgeable and asked great questions to assist in qualifying their needs.”

Shelley JagowTradeshow & Events Manager, Stellent

“Thanks for another great conference. The speakers are top-notch experts in their disciplines. You have attracted a high-quality group of attendees that make networking opportunities some of the best around.”

Doreen Lorenzen, IT SupervisorHennepin County

“The exhibits were a good source of information about existing and new products and services. Very good keynotes.”

Diane Dent, Managing ConsultantWestech Information Systems, Inc.

“Thanks for another great job!! Excellent content, good exhibit hall. Good choice of topics.”

Ann Feeney, Intranet FacilitatorYMCA of the USA