Chicago Oct. 9, 2008  |  Austin Oct. 27, 2008  |  San Jose Dec. 11, 2008

Looking for ways to reduce rising energy costs?

The Greening of IT: Saving Green by Going Green will present IT strategies that local governments can use to reduce operating costs and overall carbon footprint.

The current energy crisis has taken a heavy toll on local governments across the nation. Local leaders are looking for ways to reduce rising energy costs. While governments have introduced energy-saving technologies in their buildings and vehicle fleets, many are now exploring what can be done in IT operations and infrastructure, paying particular attention to computer equipment and data centers.

Through presentations, facilitated discussions and best-practice demonstrations, you will learn how to implement green IT practices in your community.

This is a one-day event that will be repeated in Austin, TX and San Jose, CA.

Regular Price: $295 for government / $450 for non-government. Save $95 off these prices if you register by September 9, 2008 (use code GSLE1). Click to Register or call 800-746-0099. Additional discounts are available when registering three or more attendees from the same organization.

Featured Speaker: Hardik Bhatt

In February 2006, Mayor Richard M. Daley appointed Hardik Bhatt as Chief Information Officer of the City of Chicago. He directs the Department of Innovation and Technology, the municipal agency responsible for meeting the technology needs of 37,000 employees in 46 City departments.

Learn from Chicago's Experience

At the October 9, 2008 seminar, City of Chicago leaders will share their perspective on:

• What prompted the City to start a greening IT initiative
• Why the greening of IT is important to the City, and what the City hopes to accomplish through its efforts
• The key stakeholders and departments involved, and why
• Identifying and overcoming obstacles to success

Officials from the Chicago Office of Business Information Systems will provide an in-depth review of the department's Citywide Action Plan for greening IT. Afternoon presentations and discussions will address:

• Technology options available to green your IT.
• How to pay for these upgrades with innovative financing options
• How and why other cities/counties have embarked on this process
• Calculating the ROI to demonstrate real cost savings
• What state and federal programs exist to support your efforts to green your IT

Location

The Conference Center at UBS Tower is located at One North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606. Hotels near this location are listed at this link.

Save $95 Off the Regular Price

Regular Price: $295 for government / $450 for non-government. Save $95 off these prices if you register by September 9, 2008 (use code GSLE1). Click to Register or call 800-746-0099.

Additional discounts are available when registering three or more attendees from the same organization.

For information on group discounts and sponsorship opportunities, please contact PTI Membership, Marketing and Communications Director Lisa C. Williams, 202-626-2467.

Austin, TX Seminar: October 27, 2008

Regular Price: $195 government (after Sept. 29) / $450 non-government. Save $95 off the government price if you register by September 29, 2008. Click to Register or call 800-746-0099.

The seminar will be held at the Commons Conference Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Hotels near this location are at this link.

San Jose, CA Seminar: December 11, 2008

The San Jose, CA seminar will be at the Dolce Hayes Mansion. We will post additional information about the Austin and San Jose seminars when it becomes available.