Miami, FL (get out of the cold !) on November 28th and 29th.
Next Generation Object Storage Technology Summit – Program
Purpose: Based on initial discussions with industry peers, we all agree that object storage is a term that creates confusion, and for many, brings negative associations. In the enterprise space, it is viewed as a compliance tool, an old technology and a form of content addressable storage (CAS). The value of today’s object storage has grown beyond its enterprise compliance roots and is now being used for durable, lower cost distributed storage with cloud-type interfaces. The purpose of bringing this group together is to collaborate on how to change the perception of object storage in the market, by leveraging reporters and influencers to convey a consistent message that appeals to a large audience.
By meeting with industry influencers at the Summit, the desired result is to raise the importance of next-generation object storage and bring it top of mind – with the resulting articles, reports and discussions focused on educating end users on the concepts and benefits next-gen object storage provides to businesses. A solid baseline understanding of next-gen object storage then gives industry vendors an opportunity to elevate that message higher and share with influencers their differentiation, value and ability to grow the size (and their share) of the market.
There are 4 types of participants:
- Next Generation object-storage vendors/manufacturers (8 or more expected)
- ecosystem partners (who don’t make object storage directly, but use or enhance or sell object storage – 5 or more expected)
- delegates (press, analysts, bloggers, pundits – 12-20 expected)
- senior end-user IT decision makers (for discussion purposes, not selling purposes, 2-4 expected, invited to cocktail reception for socializing, participating in formal agenda only on Day 2)
Pricing: Object Vendors: TBD Ecosystem Vendors (who don’t directly make object storage): 60% of TBD. Delegates (press, analysts, bloggers) are free (all expenses paid !)
Tentative Program Outline:
Tuesday 11/27 – Pre-Event Socializing for Next Generation Object Storage vendors, ecosystem partners and delegates; individual vendor/delegate briefings with custom schedule by ExecEvent as schedules allow
Wednesday 11/28
8:00am – 9:00am / Networking Breakfast and Registration
9:00am – 9:15am / Kickoff – Greg Duplessie – Defining the Scope of this inaugural NGOS Summit
9:15am – 9:45am / Next Generation Object Storage Technology – What Is It and Why Is It Important? Presented by George Crump of Storage Switzerland
9:45am – 10:30am / Industry Keynote. Presented by Janae Lee, SVP at Quantum ?
10:30am – 10:45am / Break
10:45am –11:30am / End-User Case Study and Presentation – End-user TBD
11:30am – 12:30pm / Object versus Non-Object Debate - where does Non-Object (file systems) versus Object fit on the data management continuum? Moderator – TBD
12:30pm – 1:15pm / Lunch – provided on-site
1:15pm – 2:00pm / End-User Case Study and Presentation – End-user TBD
2:00pm – 5:30pm / Vendor-Delegate Briefings – custom schedule provided by ExecEvent staff. 30 minute briefing slots with one vendor and 2-4 delegates.
6:00pm – 8:00pm / Networking Cocktail Reception with Heavy Appetizers
8:00pm – ?? / Dinner on your own
Thursday 11/29
8:00am – 9:00am / Continental Breakfast and Socializing, Vendor-Delegate Briefings
9:00am – 9:45pm / Industry Keynote – Speaker TBD
9:45am – 10:00am / Break
10:00am – 11:00am / IT Decision-Makers Panel - IT decision-makers discussing fears, challenges and successes when considering and using next-gen object storage. Moderator – TBD
11:00am – 11:45am / Roundtable Discussion – For all participants – Vendors, Ecosystem partners, delegates and IT decision-makers. Moderated by Greg Duplessie
11:45am – 1:00pm / Vendor/Ecosystem Industry Meeting – Exploration of overall industry goals, messaging and positioning for maximum impact. Delegates and IT decision-makers not invited. Lunch will be provided.
12:00pm – 1:00pm Delegate and IT decision-maker luncheon (please RSVP)
12:00pm – Official End of Formal Agenda
1:00pm – 4:00pm / Private meetings and briefings – Meeting space available for delegate briefings (based on availability and schedule, ExecEvent staff will help coordinate), private meetings, networking with IT decision-makers, etc.
