Transformation. Innovation. Leadership. Reduced budgets, ever-increasing needs, and the pressing day-to-day issues that so often dominate your time are the very reasons why it is more important than ever for you to step back and think strategically about where your organization is going. Take the time to come together with some of the greatest minds from government and education-those who are paving the way to new methods of working, collaborating, teaching, and governing. Learn from experts and peers how you can move your organization forward on the path to transformation, innovation, and leadership.

We would like to extend to you an invitation to this exclusive, 8^th Annual Microsoft Public Sector CIO Summit on February 23-25, 2010. This event will be held at the Microsoft Conference Center in the heart of Microsoft's main campus in Redmond, WA.  During this two-day event, you will gain unparalleled insight to IT innovations from Microsoft and our partners. You will have access to the top 400+ government and education leaders from around the country, as well as Microsoft Product Managers, Executive Management, the Microsoft Education and Government teams and Partner organizations.  We look forward to providing you with two full days of content designed specifically to help you extend your existing Microsoft technology investments; update you on current and future Microsoft technologies; and showcase solutions specifically designed for education and government organizations.

Thank you for your commitment to attend the Microsoft CIO Summit.  Prior to attending the event we request you please consult with your agency counsel or ethics officer regarding your attendance at this event to ensure your adherence to your agency's gift and ethics requirements.  Please click here now to review further.

2010 Winter Olympics: The 2010 Winter Games is the largest event the Vancouver region has hosted, with many visitors wishing to come to Vancouver and Whistler to experience the Games and the area.  The official Olympic dates are February 12^th through the 28^th.  Based on patterns observed at previous Olympic Games, accommodations, flights, and transportation in the area will be in high demand.  All you need to know to plan your 2010 Winter Games experience is at www.vancouver2010.com.