Join Heidi Ambler, Director of Product Management, Social Software at IBM, to discuss the social business challenges we face in the market today and how social tools can help change the way we work.

• How do we get from ideas to documented knowledge?


• What is crowdsourcing?


• How do companies create team collaboration using social business?


• What is the importance of having a single integrated social business platform to drive value?


• How will Social change how business is conducted, today and tomorrow?

Social business is more than networking, bring your questions, challenges and ideas to this interactive session with Heidi.

Meeting Notes: Appetizers and beverages are provided. If you or your company wishes to host or sponsor an event please ask one of the leadership team members located on the WITI.com Boston home page.

About Our Speaker(s)

Heidi Ambler is the Director of Product Management, Social Software, at IBM, and is responsible for the overall Social Software business which includes Product Management, Offerings Management and Project Management that is part of the IBM Collaboration Solutions within IBM. Heidi's career spans several roles in product management and development starting out with SmartSuite and Lotus Notes when Lotus was an independent company. She holds a Master's in Marketing from Rivier College and an undergraduate degree from Regis College.

Event Date and Venue

This event will be held from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at:

IBM Innovation Center
404 Wyman Street, North Entrance
Waltham, Massachusetts 02140
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Schedule

6:00 pm Networking, Refreshments & Appetizers
6:45 pm WITI and IBM Welcome
7:00 pm Heidi Ambler's Social Business Talk
7:45 pm Raffles, Q&A, Networking
8:00 pm Conclusion

Space is limited; we encourage pre-registration to guarantee admission.

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About Our Sponsor(s)

Should you consider a career with AT&T in a professional or technology area? Let's see, are you driven, innovative, flexible, and supremely talented? It wouldn't hurt if you also want a career with the world's largest communication and entertainment company. Even better, with AT&T, you'll play a key role at a company that serves more than 120,000 enterprise and wholesale customers on six continents. This includes all of the Fortune 1000 Companies, as well as thousands of small businesses, and state and federal government agencies. Find out more here.

About Our Partner(s)

The IBM Innovation Center offers a variety of technological resources, along with remote, online and face-to-face assistance and training. Its services including marketing and sales facilities, IBM hardware and software and technical expertise. The center features cloud computing, IBM Power Systems, IBM WebSphere software, IBM System x, IBM developerWorks, collaborative solutions and more. Training and workshops are available. IBM is a corporate sponsor of WITI.

Pre-Registration

Pre-Registration fees are as follows:

• $10.00 for WITI members
• $20.00 for non-members

Please plan to pay in advance. We accept credit cards.

Pre-Registration Deadline

All registrations must be received by Thursday, September 12, 2013 Registration Notes

Women in Technology International (WITI) Boston network strives to provide content-rich programs and a comfortable networking environment. By attending one of our events, you'll improve your personal and professional network and gain valuable insight into a variety of topics.

Refund Policy

Please check your calendars carefully, as we will be unable to issue refunds. If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to find a substitute to take your place. If you do wish to substitute, please email Tech Support.

Contact Us

For more info regarding registration or event details, please contact Deborah Stark ([email protected]).

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