Viola Thompson
Executive Director
ITSMF

Douglas Ash
Board of Directors Chair
ITSMF

Alberto Yepez
Chairman
HITEC

We no longer live in a world of "business as usual". Today's businesses and organizations are operating in environments characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA). To be successful, future leaders are seeking innovative ways to remain competitive, profitable and relevant and to gain the emerging skill sets uniquely suited to deal with the decade's challenges.

Our 2012 Symposium and IT Executive Achievement Awards Ceremony theme, "Visioning the Future: From Foresight to Insight to Action!", will provide the umbrella under which we will discover leading-edge strategies to transform dilemmas into opportunities. Dr. Bob Johansen, trained social scientist and world-renowned visionary at the Institute for the Future, will share his perspective on how "foresight" can be used in practical ways to provoke "insight" and "action" in the present, as well as suggest innovative leadership skills for the future.

During our 8th Annual IT Executive Achievement Awards Ceremony, ITSMF and HITEC will pay tribute to industry executives for their exceptional accomplishments, leadership characteristics and commitment to mentorship. We will also recognize our Corporations of the Year for their dedication and continued support of the mission and vision of each organization. Our coveted Member of the Year Award will be given for demonstrated "excellence in service".

Join us at the beautiful Gaylord National Resort & Convention, just minutes outside of Washington, DC, with sweeping views of the Potomac River – Reserve your space TODAY! On behalf of ITSMF & HITEC Advisory Councils, Board of Directors and Executive Offices, thank you for your continued support as we strive to fulfill our organizational missions; we look forward to networking with you in February.