Information Systems to Innovation Systems Conference at Pepperdine University, October 12, Contrasts Public, Private Sector Next Generation Practices

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technology and information systems experts from the Center for CIO Leadership, Sony Pictures, the County of Orange, California and Guitar Center explain how organizations can establish a world-class IS department and leverage IS to foster innovation at a free conference in Malibu, CA at Pepperdine University on October 12, 2011. The Center for Applied Research at the Graziadio School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University hosts “From Information Systems to Innovation Systems: Establishing the Next Generation Information Systems Department,” the first in a series of industry-academic symposiums and networking events focused on emerging innovations in organizational and business departments, as well as key areas of research. To attend, reservations are required at http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/appliedresearch/.

“Pepperdine University's Center for Applied Research will underwrite this year’s conference, which includes four lectures, a panel discussion, lunch and networking sessions, as an opportunity to give back and provide outstanding applied research content to our community.”

“From Information Systems to Innovation Systems” attendees will learn strategies used to propel successful IS departments to establishing an innovative environment and tactics for best educating and approaching technology- and business-related constituents. Conference speakers contrast approaches and techniques between private-sector and public-sector IS best practices. Presentations examine specific tools for managing investment allocation, project pipeline, delivery performance, and application portfolio management.

Headlining the all-day conference are speakers Eric Iverson, Vice President of Information Technology, Sony Pictures; Harvey Koeppel, Executive Director, Center for CIO Leadership; Joel Manfredo, Chief Technology Officer, County Executive Office Information Technology, County of Orange and Robert Fort, Senior Vice President, Technology Services, Guitar Center.

The October 12 program begins 8:30 a.m. at Villa Graziadio Executive Center, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263

“The typical registration fee for this conference is $375,” said Dr. Mark Chun, director of the Center for Applied Research at Pepperdine’s Graziadio School, an associate professor of information systems and research committee vice chair for the Pacific Telecommunications Council. “Pepperdine University's Center for Applied Research will underwrite this year’s conference, which includes four lectures, a panel discussion, lunch and networking sessions, as an opportunity to give back and provide outstanding applied research content to our community.”

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The Center for Applied Research at the Graziadio School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University serves as a focal point for the creation of knowledge and education that has direct application and relevance for working professionals and their organizations. The Center supports the mission of Pepperdine’s business school to develop values-centered leaders and advance responsible business practice. Enhancing thought leadership both within and beyond academia, the Center addresses actionable best practices and challenges facing a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

About Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management

Founded on the core values of integrity, stewardship, courage, and compassion, Pepperdine University’s Graziadio (GRAT-ZEE-ah-DEE-oh) School of Business and Management has been developing values-centered leaders and advancing responsible business practice since 1969. Student-focused, experience-driven, and globally-oriented, the Graziadio School offers fully accredited top-ranked MBA, Masters of Science, and bachelor’s completion business programs. More information found at http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/newsroom/.