The Women in Technology Forum was so popular last year, Quest, IOUG and OAUG are bringing it back – and expanding! What was just a panel discussion last year will now kick off with a networking luncheon on Monday, April 14, and will culminate on Wednesday with a panel discussion featuring several well-known women working in the technology field. Join us for all the Women in Technology events to share lively stories and advice based on the experiences of women working in technology. Whether you are a woman who is interested hearing about others' experiences, or a man wanting to learn more, this session is open to all.

Women in Technology Networking Luncheon - This event is now full 2.25.08 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hyatt Regency Hotel Creating a Culture of Courage: The New Leadership Challenge Cindy Solomon Cindy Solomon and Associates As companies are demanding that employees take more risks, do more with less, and try to anticipate the future, courage has become a critical and often overlooked element of every leader's skill set and "scorecard." We can no longer be averse to taking risks or remain complacent in any organization -- for success depends almost entirely on our ability to make difficult decisions confidently and quickly… about our businesses, about our careers and about our lives. While many believe that courage is a quality that leaders are born with, Solomon's extensive research shows that everyone can build "courage skills" and help create the strong, productive organizations needed to succeed in today's changing environment. Learn how to create an organization that not only embraces, but thrives on change -- and learns with every decision it makes how can help every leader succeed in this new world order. Creating Courage enables every employee and every organization to meet the demands of an uncertain future. Solomon's delivery of this humorous, poignant and highly provocative speech will leave the audience believing they can accomplish anything – both in their personal and professional lives!

Women in Technology Panel  -This event is now full 2.25.08

Buffy Ransom is the Senior Director of Global Customer Support for Oracle’s Global Customer Support. She brings over 15 years of experience in the areas customer support, software development, process re-engineering and training. She has held senior management positions at JD Edwards and PeopleSoft, managing JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and World. Currently Buffy leads JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Communications and Utilities Business Units. In these capacities, she is responsible for technology and support operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, Buffy is currently the Denver Chapter President of Alliance of Technology and Women, www.atwinternational.org.