Data Governance has emerged as a new discipline in response to both regulatory requirements as well as business necessity.

The Data Governance Conference will focus on the "how tos" in getting started, deploying and sustaining a data governance and stewardship program. The conference includes in depth tutorials and presentations by leading data governance experts and more than a dozen case studies.

• Governance basics
  
• Getting started in governance
• Selling data governance to senior management
• How to establish data controls to support data governance
• How to build a data governance organization
• Metadata and data governance
• How to demonstrate the value of a data governance program
• Best practices in data governance
• Data governance frameworks, methodologies and maturity models
• How to develop a data governance communication plan
• Metrics and ROI on governance efforts
• Master data management and governance
• How to develop and implement data stewardship
• Pitfalls to avoid in data governance initiatives
• How to deal with cultural and political issues
• Data governance roles and responsibilities

What Attendees Have Said About the Data Governance Conference:

"The conference was focused on exactly the type of projects I'm working on right now. It was very timely information."
--Jim Viveralli, Data Architect

"What I learned will be immediately applicable back at work."
--Eric Salzer, Program Manager

"I am just embarking on the DG journey (along with my organization) and found this very helpful--both in terms of information AND networking. Thank you so much!"
--Denise J. Lyon, Director Data Governance

"Very useful mostly from hearing the specifics from other implementations."
--Ann Hartry, Manager

"Great to finally have a forum to meet like-minded professionals and discuss our common challenges."
--Marguerite Grace, Data Architecture Manager

To view our June 2007 conference click here.

Early Payment and Group Discounts
Save $100 if you register and pay for the Conference or Conference and tutorials by November 9, 2007.

Group Discounts
Register 2 and your 3rd team member attends FREE! For every two people from your organization that pay and register for the entire event (conference and tutorial) by Nov. 9, 2007 you will receive a free tutorial and conference registration for a team member.

Hotel Deadlines
Hotel group discount rates of $129 are available until November 2, 2007 or when the room block sells out.

Venue Details
International Plaza Resort & Spa
10100 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
Tel: 407-352-1100
Toll-free 800-327-0363

Ask for the Data Governance Conference rate of $129.

Sponsorship Opportunities
For sponsorship and exhibit information please contact Davida Berger at
973 379-7212 or Davida@debtechint.com.