What is Gartner Tech Investor Summit?
Gartner Tech Investor Summit is a new event that will enable institutional investors to benefit from independent market research from Gartner and other leading analysts, and meet with technology companies over a short period of time in order to make more informed buy/sell decisions. Leading investment banks and a range of service and product-based organizations focused on the investment community will participate as sponsors and exhibitors.

When and where will the event be held?
Gartner Tech Investor Summit will take place on November 10-12, 2003 at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City.

Why is the event different from traditional investment events?
An alternative to the traditional investment banking event, Gartner Tech Investor Summit offers investors independent research, an end user point of view, and company presentations that are regulated and monitored in ways not typically found at existing events. For sponsors and vendors, the event represents a higher value / lower cost marketing opportunity to reach important clients and prospects.

Was the event created with the input and involvement of the investment community?
Absolutely. Gartner gathered research from over 300 institutional investors, and complemented this with a series of in-depth face-to-face and phone meetings with investment banks, analysts and other key people within the investment community. The findings are reflected in every aspect and area of Gartner Tech Investor Summit. Key findings demonstrate that investors believe the current model of investment banking events needs to be revised. Investors want independent research and end-user focused content. They want an event agenda that gives them an opportunity to meet with vendors and analysts on a one-on-one basis. They want company presentations that have quality controls to ensure consistency and credibility, as well as ones that address the most high-potential sectors of technology. Gartner Tech Investor Summit is the direct result of what the investor community is looking for in an event in today’s changing investment environment.

Which investors will attend?
The audience will be comprised of top tier investors that will include portfolio managers and equity analysts at money managers, mutual funds, and hedge funds that focus on technology stocks. Other participants will include senior executives from venture capital and private equity firms.

How do investors participate?
Participation in Gartner Tech Investor Summit is by "invitation only". Interested investors should complete the Attendee Qualification Form.

What is the agenda?
The agenda will include general sessions presented by Gartner, breakout sessions from other industry analysts, CIOs and IT executives, and technology company presentations organized in key technology tracks. See the Agenda for complete details.

Which companies should participate as Sponsors or Vendors?
Gartner Tech Investor Summit is a significant sales and marketing opportunity for investment banks, major service providers to the investment industry, and other companies doing business in the investment space.

How do Vendors and Sponsors participate?
To discuss your participation level, please contact Michele Belanger, Account Executive, at
Michele.belanger@gartner.com, or by calling 1-978-323-6940.

Who is Gartner?
Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory firm that helps more than 10,500 clients leverage technology to achieve business success. Gartner's businesses consist of Research, Consulting, Measurement, Events and Executive Programs. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and has 4,000 associates, including more than 1,000 research analysts and consultants, in more than 75 locations worldwide.

What is Gartner’s role in this event?
Gartner is recognized across the IT industry as the leader in producing focused business events that facilitate interaction between technology vendors and high-level decision makers. The company’s executive programs include the world’s largest community of CIOs. Gartner’s involvement in the Tech Investor Summit event ensures that investors will receive independent and conflict-free research, analysis, and market information. Gartner analysts will participate in the development and presentation of content, as well as help develop the presentation templates to which all presenting companies must adhere.