Register for Rock Stars of Big Data by 4 October and Save 25 Percent off Full Price LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., 27 September 2013 – The early-bird registration deadline is fast approaching for Rock Stars of Big Data, the must-attend Big Data event of the year, scheduled for October 29 at the Computer History Museum in the Silicon Valley. The one-day summit aimed at business as well as technology leaders is being hosted by IEEE Computer Society. The event will feature big data experts from Google, Netflix, IBM, Kaiser Permanente, GE Software, and other companies, who will share their insights on how to unleash the power of big data and translate them into actionable goals. The action-packed event will also include exhibits from leaders in big data technology. Register by Friday, October 4 to lock in 25 percent savings on IEEE Computer Society member and nonmember pricing. Teams of three or more can save 33 percent off regular pricing if they register by the early-bird deadline. To register now, visit http://www.computer.org/Big-Data. "The one-day Rock Stars of Big Data represents a unique opportunity to hear from big data industry leaders, and come away from actionable insights and knowledge," said Chris Jensen, IEEE Computer Director of Marketing and Sales. "We have put together a cutting-edge program not available anywhere else that will give attendees the information they need to unleash the power of big data." The summit will empower attendees to: understand the potential for big data in their business, create a big data culture, make big data projects succeed, use big data analytics to make the right decisions, and prepare employees and teams for big data projects. Speakers at Rock Stars of Big Data include:
Grady Booch, Chief Scientist of Software Engineering, IBM Research William Ruh, Vice President, GE Software Chris Pouliot, Director of Algorithms and Analytics, Netflix Michael Johnson, Director for Utility Care Data Analysis, Kaiser Permanente Dan Sturman, Engineering Director, Google Mark Seager, Intel CTO for Technical Computing Peter Ungaro, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cray Inc. Joshua Greenbaum, Principal, Enterprise Applications Consulting Stephen Brodsky, Technical Executive and Distinguished Engineer of Big Data Initiatives, IBM Silicon Valley Lab, and Bill Franks, Chief Analytics Officer for Teradata's global alliance programs.
Attendees come from well-known technology companies such as Amazon, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft, as well as healthcare companies, local and state governments, midsized enterprises, and more. About the IEEE Computer Society IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading computing membership organization and the trusted information and careerdevelopment source for a global workforce of technology leaders including: professors, researchers, software engineers, IT professionals, employers, and students. The unmatched source for technology information, inspiration, and collaboration, the IEEE Computer Society is the source that computing professionals trust to provide high-quality, state-of-the-art information on an on-demand basis. The Computer Society provides a wide range of forums for top minds to come together, including technical conferences, publications, and a comprehensive digital library, unique training webinars, professional training, and a Corporate Affiliate Program to help organizations increase their staff's technical knowledge and expertise. The Computer Society is the producer of Rock Stars of Big Data, the must-attend big data event of the year, and the personalized information tool, myComputer, now available at an introductory price. . To find out more about the community for technology leaders, visit http://www.computer.org. Media Contact: Margo McCall, Corporate Communications Manager, mmccall@computer.org , (714) 816-2182 (office) , (714) 822-9253 (mobile)