ALASTAIR FOTHERGILL, SERIES PRODUCER, "PLANET EARTH" NOMINATED FOR SEVEN 2007 PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
Sunday Evening: 5:00-6:00PM
What is possible when you combine an enterprising spirit with a passion for technology and the natural world? The answer: unprecedented cinematic achievement. In the amazing “Planet Earth” series from BBC, a world that had never been seen before was captured on high definition video. It is the ultimate portrait of our planet, with awe-inspiring landscapes from around the globe and incredible footage of the rarely spotted, almost mythical creatures that live in these habitats. More than five years in the making, the groundbreaking 11-part series has recently received seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences including: Outstanding Nonfiction Series; Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score); Outstanding Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming; Outstanding Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming; Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming; Outstanding Sound Editing for Nonfiction Programming; and Outstanding Sound Mixing for Nonfiction Programming.
Realizing the vision for “Planet Earth” required on-the-fly invention, entrepreneurial creativity, and absolute tenacity in the face of countless obstacles. Series Producer Alastair Fothergill takes us along for the adventure and describes how, equipped with cutting edge technology and the world¹s best wildlife cameramen, he and his team achieved this incredible feat.
Infor Enterprising Excellence Awards
In addition to our special guest speaker, the opening general session provides an ideal opportunity to showcase YOU - our valued customers. Join us as we present the Infor Enterprising Excellence Awards to those savvy companies who have put Infor solutions to work in creative ways to drive innovation, performance and profitability.
Jim Schaper
"Be Enterprising"
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, INFOR
MONDAY: 9:00-10:00AM
Innovation is all about seeing things differently. Hear Jim Schaper talk about his vision for Infor customers: lowering total cost of ownership and delivering on a "3E" strategy to enrich, extend and evolve the Infor solutions. Infor's different business model is "minding the gap" in the enterprise market, delivering business-specific solutions and deep industry expertise. Learn how Infor's agility and innovation helps you focus on your core business and advance your competitive edge.
Robin Pederson and Infor's Technology Team
"Infor Executives Unplugged"
TUESDAY: 8:30-9:30AM
Join Infor COO Robin Pederson and Infor's technology team in an informal, spirited discussion about the hottest enterprise software issues and how they affect your business. This team will also share Infor's latest innovations to help streamline your operations. Get the update on Infor Open SOA, Infor's commitment to solutions interoperability, innovation, and evolution across all product lines.
Closing General Session Brunch
WEDNESDAY: 10:15AM-12:00PM
Gather with your fellow Inforum travelers one last time to celebrate and embrace your enterprising spirits. Share insights and epiphanies from the last four days with new friends and colleagues from the world's most enterprising companies.
JIM SCHAPER, CHAIRMAN & CEO
Jim Schaper has nearly 30 years of experience in technology and has served as Chairman and CEO of Infor since its inception. Schaper is responsible for setting the corporate strategy and building a team that has the capabilities to execute the strategies that will ensure Infor's continuous growth, outstanding performance and most importantly, superior customer satisfaction.
ROBIN PEDERSON, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & COO
As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Infor, Robin Pederson, a 25 year veteran in the technology industry, is responsible for the company's daily operations, including the process that creates and delivers Infor's business solutions. Pederson is also accountable for product development, sales and marketing for the company, its units and solutions worldwide.
ALASTAIR FOTHERGILL, SERIES PRODUCER, "PLANET EARTH"
Alastair Fothergill is the producer of the BBC’s landmark natural history series, “Planet Earth.” Filmed entirely in high definition, the multi-award-winning “Planet Earth” features awe-inspiring landscapes from around the globe and incredible footage of the rarely spotted, almost mythical creatures that live in these habitats. For nearly twenty-five years, Mr. Fothergill has been involved in the BBC’s development of outstanding and innovative programming. He is currently Director of Development for the BBC’s Natural History Unit. His passion and vision have pushed the boundaries of technology and transformed wilderness film-making, taking viewers to never-before-seen views of the natural world.