I hope you're planning to go to ISACA's World Congress, INSIGHTS 2012, because you'll experience a vibrant and dynamic event that is much different from a typical conference. As chairman of the event, I am confident saying that attendees should prepare to be inspired by an engaging, informative and transformational event. To be held in San Francisco, Calif., USA, from 25 to 27 June at the Palace Hotel, INSIGHTS 2012 is not your typical conference.

Each day will commence with a keynote session that addresses thought-provoking topics at a strategic level. The opening-day keynote, "The Future Starts Today," provides a fresh approach to understanding the three cornerstones of success: innovation, collaboration and execution. On day 2, join executives from Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young and KPMG for "Keeping an Eye on Tomorrow," where they will share their perspectives on the future of global business and impacts on today's business leaders. On the third and final day, I am excited to be moderating a session on a topic that is on the minds of many global leaders: "The Risk of Failing to Innovate." My distinctive panel of industry experts will take an in-depth look at the importance of innovation and the global impact if we do not innovate.

Futurist Bob Treadway will be brought back by popular demand as master of ceremonies and the closing keynoter. Treadway will synthesize the observations shared throughout the conference with his eye-opening, and perhaps controversial, discussion about the future of information technology and global business. In "What Will the Future Hold?", Treadway will provide an update on his 2011 predictions and share new insights with us.

In addition to these keynote sessions, INSIGHTS 2012 will feature executive panels, interview sessions and talk-show formats to address pressing business issues in an interactive environment where you can directly engage with the industry luminaries.

Digging into the most high-profile business issues, our interview session topics include crisis management and the lessons learned from recent catastrophes, the impact of privacy, mobile devices, social media, work force issues and cloud computing, just to name a few.

You will not want to miss participating in our roundtable discussions, titled INSIGHTFUL Forums, where you can fire the questions that matter at industry leaders on current and future technology trends such as mobile workers, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), social media, talent management, cyber security and risk management, privacy vs. innovation, and many more.

If you have a few minutes to spare between sessions, stop by the INSIGHTS hub, a meeting and collaboration place. Our unique and highly interactive setting is the spot to collaborate and network with your peers, industry leaders and new contacts. Reconnect with those you have not seen in a while, get to know industry thought leaders and relax.

Seating is limited to ensure a collaborative and intimate environment with the panelists, colleagues and attendees, so make sure you act quickly! I am looking forward to seeing you there!

For more information on ISACA's World Congress: INSIGHTS 2012, visit www.isaca.org/insights2012.

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