Conference Overview

Three days. Hundreds of possibilities.

Business is hard. And in the New Normal, things are even harder. That's why we're offering a jam-packed agenda, access to the latest business commerce solutions and more ways to network with your peers at Ariba LIVE 2010.

This must-attend event is for every person responsible for buying, selling and managing cash at your company. From coordinated networking events, specific track sessions or casual conversations in the hallway, Ariba LIVE is the venue to evaluate your business commerce success.

Location

JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
4040 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, FL 32837

High-Level Agenda at a Glance

Monday, May 24

12:30 p.m.	Golf Shotgun Start at Ritz Golf Club
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Supplier Welcome Reception
7:30 p.m.	Welcome Reception – Valencia Terrace and Lawn

Tuesday, May 25

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	General Session and Keynotes
Revolutionizing Business Commerce, Bob Calderoni, Chairman and CEO, Ariba Crowdsourcing: Why the Power of the Crowd is Driving the Future of Business, Jeff Howe: Author Futureshock: What's Next for Business and Technology Efficiency? Panel: Christopher Sawchuk, Global Procurement Practice Leader, Hackett; Mickey North Rizza, Research Director, AMR Research, a Gartner Company; Robert Mahowald, Research Vice President, IDC; William McNee, Founder and CEO, Saugatuck Technology Digitizing Cash Flow: Secrets to Effective and Efficient Invoicing and Cash Management, Heinz Schäffer, CPO NORCEE, AXA Ariba Excellence Awards
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Lunch and Networking in Ariba LIVE Showcase
1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Breakout Presentations: See full list of breakout tracks and sessions
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Networking Reception
9:30 p.m. – Midnight	After-Hours Party

Wednesday, May 26

8:30 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.	General Session and Keynotes
Crowdsuccess, Kevin Costello, President, Ariba Spend Management Transformation in Tumultuous Times, Lamar Chesney, Chief Procurement Officer, SunTrust Commerce Perspectives: Executive Panel on What Works (and What Doesn't) in Commerce Management, Panel: Peter Cook, Director Global B2B Sales Strategy, IBM; Michael J. Freker, Vice President, Global Enterprise Systems, Corporate Information Management, The McGraw-Hill Companies and Barbara Whittaker, former CPO, GM Ariba Demonstration: Realizing the Vision, Bhaskar Himatsingka, Chief Technology Officer, Ariba
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Breakout Presentations
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Lunch and Networking in Ariba LIVE Showcase
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Women in Leadership Luncheon
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Breakout Presentations: See full list of breakout tracks and sessions
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Optional Solution Training
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.	Platinum Supplier Offsite Event (open to Platinum suppliers only)

Thursday, May 27

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Supplier Steering Committee Meeting (open to Platinum suppliers only)