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Welcome to the 2008 CISD Technology Conference & Expo

Mark your calendars for one of Baton Rouge Metro’s largest premiere Information Technology events - The Seventeenth Annual Council of Information Service Directors Technology Conference and Expo – October 27 & 28, at the Holiday Inn Select Executive Center located at 4728 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge, LA.

Be prepared for two activity packed days of presentations and panel discussions from academic, industry, and government sector experts on a variety of timely topics such as,

  • Cyber Security
  • Virtualization
  • Future Directions for the Microsoft Corporation
  • Mashups
  • Web Design
  • The Green Enterprise
  • Health Care Automation & Systems
  • Visualization
  • Geographic Information Systems

Visit over 32 vendor exhibits covering a wide breath of IT services.

Take advantage of networking opportunities with your colleagues from state agencies, higher education institutions, and the private sector.

After a long, intense day of education and professional exchanges with your colleagues, transition to a social and relaxed setting with several hospitality suites and entertainment venues during the evening.

To make sure your energy level is on par with the intensity of the conference, take advantage of two full formal lunches, and loads of snacks between presentations to satisfy almost any appetite.

Meet and hear Louisiana’s new Chief Information Office, Ed Driesse give insights on Louisiana government’s future direction.

Registration & Fee

It’s simple, convenient, and one of the best values anywhere. You can sign-up on your own, or have your agency/institution do it for you. The CISD website is available to accept online registrations anytime – day or night.

Fee – Do it before the conference and save even more - $60.00 per attendee. Register at the conference - $80.00 per attendee.

Payment - CISD has a variety convenient of payment options to fit any agency or person. You get to choose - credit card, online checks, and invoicing.

Hotel reservations. If you will be staying in Baton Rouge for the conference and expo, we suggest you stay at the Holiday Inn Select, 4728 constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808 which is offering a special conference rate of $96.00 for a single room and $106.00 for double. To receive the special rate, call the hotel directly at (225) 925-2244, reference code J09 to indicate that you are attending the Council of Information Services Directors Conference. The Holiday Inn Select provides free shuttle service to/from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.  The Hotel requests that you contact them in advance of your travel and let them know your expected arrival time in Baton Rouge.

See you at the conference!

Greg Speyrer
2008 Annual Conference Chair