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Everyone Who Attends the Symposium Is Involved with Public Sector IT
Unlike other events where IT people are only part of the overall audience, everyone who attends the Symposium is involved with public sector IT. There's no dead weight! If you want to do business with the public sector, this is your show.

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It's THE Premier IT Event for Minnesota's Public Sector
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the IT Symposium is the premier IT event for Minnesota's public sector and a mainstay on annual budgets - even during tough economic times!

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Recommended by State CIO and Key Sponsors
Along with members of her staff, Minnesota's CIO, Carolyn Parnell, is involved with planning the Symposium and urges staff from state and local government to attend. Key sponsors recommending attendance include: Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology, Association of Minnesota Counties, Minnesota County IT Leadership Association, League of Minnesota Cities, City IT Leadership Group, and MN State Universities and Colleges.

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Minnesota's Public Sector Represents a Billion Dollar Marketplace
As the state's largest employer; Minnesota's public sector invests BILLIONS OF DOLLARS in information and communication technologies to meet the accelerated dependence on digital government.

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Real Purchasing Power on Hand
Attendees are decision-makers and the professionals they rely on for recommendations. Last year, 67% were in managerial or IS professional positions.

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Increased Reliance on IT Vendors
Due to increasing demands from stakeholders, and the lack of expertise and resources to meet them, the public sector is relying more heavily on IT vendors to help them improve their internal operations and public service delivery.

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Establish and Maintain Relationships
Personal relationships are more important than ever. The Symposium offers an opportunity to establish new contacts and strengthen existing ones in order to gain the long-term relationship and customer loyalty that is so valuable in today's competitive market.

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New Contacts! New Opportunities!
In 2010, 32% indicated they were first time attendees or had attended the Symposium only one time.

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Showcase What You Have!
Impress your potential customers by showcasing your company's new or upgraded products, services and technologies. Hands-on demonstrations are key to success!

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Better Understand Your Customers' Needs
Attend sessions and talk with attendees to better understand their needs, the government marketplace, and what you can do to respond.

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Your Competition Will Be There!
See a list of past exhibitors (.pdf)