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THINK TANK PROMOTION CLOSED
Thank you to everyone who submitted their sales boosting ideas for the Think Tank Promotion*. The partners with the winning ideas will present them on stage on Wednesday, April 29 in front of our panel of judges, including special guest speaker Robert Herjavec from ABC's Shark Tank. Don't miss it!
(*Promotion is open only to US and Canadian business partners&who are registered Accelerate 2015 attendees. Official Rules:& | &)
ACCELERATE IS HEADING BACK TO WHERE IT ALL STARTED...LAS VEGAS!
We are excited to host you in Las Vegas for three days of education, networking and to learn more about our new product innovations and award-winning channel programs.
WHY ATTEND ACCELERATE 2015
Meet with and hear from Lenovo's top executives
Engage during keynotes, industry expert presentations and feedback roundtables
Hands-on access to our newest products
Gather insights on Lenovo's strategy, programs and product roadmaps
Network with other business partners
Hear trends from our industry partners, Intel and Microsoft
GENERAL AGENDA*
Monday, April 27
12pm - 5pm - Registration
12pm - 2pm - Lunch
1pm - 2pm - Workshop 1
2pm - 3pm - Workshop 2
3pm - 4pm - Workshop 3
4pm - 5pm - Workshop 4
6pm - 8pm - Evening Event
Tuesday, April 28
7am - 8am - Breakfast
8am - 10am - General Session
10am - 10:30am - Break
10:30 am - 11:10am - Breakout 1
11:15am - 11:55am - Breakout 2
12pm - 1pm - Lunch
1:05pm - 1:45pm - Breakout 3
1:50pm - 2:30pm - Breakout 4
2:30pm - 3pm - Break
3:05pm - 3:45pm - Breakout 5
3:50pm - 4:30pm - Breakout 6
7pm - 10pm - Evening Event
Wednesday, April 29
7am - 8:30am - Breakfast
8:30am - 9am - Disty Open House
9am - 9:30am - Disty Open House
9:30am - 10am - Disty Open House
10am - 10:30am - Break
10:30am - 12pm - General Session
*Agenda subject to change.
EVENT OVERVIEW
Monday Sessions
We will kick off the conference on Monday afternoon with optional workshop sessions before our evening welcome reception at LIGHT Nightclub. You will be able to attend four of the 10 workshops being offered. When you register to attend Accelerate 2015 you can select which workshops you would like to attend. We have provided a recommendation of which sessions are most valuable depending on your partnership with Lenovo, but you are welcome to attend the sessions you think will be most valuable. For a list of all workshops, .
Monday's Welcome Reception
Accelerate will officially kickoff at our welcome reception at LIGHT Nightclub on Monday evening. It's a great opportunity to mix with the 1,200+ attendees including Lenovo executives, distributors, vendors and other resellers from across North America, Latin America and Brazil.
Tuesday's General Session
Get ready for a stellar line-up of key Lenovo Executives to share with you exciting news around product innovations and announcements, channel strategy and programs, and industry trends. All presentations are designed to educate and prepare you to grow and expand your business and sales.
Tuesday's Evening Reception
Back by popular demand, we will take it back to the Mandalay Bay Beach for our closing evening reception on Tuesday evening. You will have the chance to network with your peers, Lenovo executives and subject matter experts in this casual, laid-back atmosphere. Kick off your business shoes and put on your flip flops and casual beach attire for our beach bash.
Wednesday's General Session
Don't miss Wednesday's general session where we will recap what you&ve heard from Lenovo executives in this high-energy closing general session. Want to take home your very own Lenovo product? Now is your chance. As we close Accelerate 2015 you&ll hear from a guest speaker you won&t want to miss and have the chance to win Lenovo products!
SESSIONS OVERVIEW
Accelerate 2015 is designed to equip you with the tools and education to grow your business. We have provided a recommendation of which sessions we believe are most valuable depending on your partnership with Lenovo, but you are welcome to attend the sessions you think will be most beneficial.
Monday Breakout Sessions
We will offer hour long sessions on Monday afternoon prior to our official event kick off at no additional cost. You will be able to select four of the 10 sessions to attend, depending on what is most important for you and your business. These sessions are a great way for you to get additional time to learn more about key focus areas for Lenovo in 2015. These usually fill up fast so register early to save your spot.
Partner New to Lenovo
Competitive Deep Dive
Always one of our most popular sessions, join competitive analysts as they show you what differentiates Lenovo products from the competition. In this interactive workshop, you will learn more about Lenovo's award-winning products and why they continue to surpass the competition.
Reseller Best Practices & Growing Your Business with Lenovo
Want to hear from some of your peers on how they have grown their business and seen success with Lenovo? Join this interactive sessoin where you will have the opportunity to hear from one of your peers on their best practices on how to be successful with Lenovo. You will have the chance to ask questions and network with industry peers and Lenovo experts to maximize your relationship with Lenovo.
Positioning Yourself to Win with Lenovo and Microsoft Solutions
With Windows Server 2003 quickly come to end of support, now is the perfect time to upgrade customers to new operating systems and product solutions. In this workshop, you will hear from Lenovo and Microsoft experts on how the two have teamed up to provide award winning product solutions and how you can take advantage of this time to move customers over from Windows Server 2003.
Lenovo and Intel&s Winning Partnership
Lenovo and Intel have continously joined together to develop solutions to help partners deliver award-winning solutions to their customers. Join this session to learn more about the partnership, strategic direction and solutions that will help you win with customers.
Experienced Lenovo Partner
System x, Storage and Services
With the recent System x acquisition closing in October 2014, many of Lenovo's partners have questions on how to best integrate and sell the new product offerings. In this workshop you will learn more about the System x product line and strategic direction, storage solutions and future plans and server services that can help you grow with Lenovo and see continued business growth.
Lenovo in Healthcare and Education
Lenovo is uniquely poised to provide solutions within the healthcare and education verticals. In this workshop you will hear from Lenovo subject matter experts on how you can position yourself and win within these verticals with Lenovo solutions. *Please note this content is geared towards a US audience and may not be relevant for all attendees.
Positioning Yourself to Win with Lenovo and Microsoft Solutions
With Windows Server 2003 quickly come to end of support, now is the perfect time to upgrade customers to new operating systems and product solutions. In this workshop, you will hear from Lenovo and Microsoft experts on how the two have teamed up to provide award winning product solutions and how you can take advantage of this time to move customers over from Windows Server 2003.
Lenovo and Intel&s Winning Partnership
Lenovo and Intel have continously joined together to develop solutions to help partners deliver award-winning solutions to their customers. Join this session to learn more about the partnership, strategic direction and solutions that will help you win with customers.
Server/System x Partner
Lenovo Server Portfolio & TopSeller Strategy
For those partners focused on selling server solutions, this workshop will provide a deeper dive into Lenovo's full server portfolio and how you can maximize our TopSeller products and strategies to grow your business.
Converged Infrastructure & Lenovo Server Strategy
Join this workshop to hear from Lenovo server experts and find out more about Lenovo's Blade 2.0 and the storage strategy and solutions moving into the next year.
Programs & Tools for Lenovo Server Partners
This workshop is designed for Lenovo partners who are not familiar with the programs and tools available to help them maximize their server business and growth with Lenovo. Join this session to find out what resources are available to help you grow your server business and those programs available to help you maximize profit and grow your business.
Positioning Yourself to Win with Lenovo and Microsoft Solutions
With Windows Server 2003 quickly come to end of support, now is the perfect time to upgrade customers to new operating systems and product solutions. In this workshop, you will hear from Lenovo and Microsoft experts on how the two have teamed up to provide award winning product solutions and how you can take advantage of this time to move customers over from Windows Server 2003.
Lenovo and Intel&s Winning Partnership
Lenovo and Intel have continously joined together to develop solutions to help partners deliver award-winning solutions to their customers. Join this session to learn more about the partnership, strategic direction and solutions that will help you win with customers.
Tuesday Breakout Sessions
On Tuesday you will have the opportunity to participate in six breakout sessions, 40-minute breakouts selected to give you the information you need to grow your business with Lenovo, including product roadmaps, channel programs and Lenovo's key strategic focus areas for 2015. Like the Monday afternoon sessions, we will offer nine different breakout sessions on Tuesday and you will be able to tailor your learning to select the six sessions that align with your company&s strategic goals and areas where you want to receive more information.
Partner New to Lenovo
Descriptions coming soon.
Lenovo in State and Local Government and Education
Lenovo Channel Programs and Partner Resources
ThinkPad Product Deep Dive and Strategic Roadmap
ThinkCentre and ThinkStation Deep Dive and Strategic Roadmaps
ThinkServer and System x Server Deep Dive and Strategic Roadmaps
Winning with Lenovo Services
Experienced Lenovo Partner
Descriptions coming soon.
The Future of the SMB and Technologies Market
Lenovo Channel Programs and Partner Resources
ThinkPad Product Deep Dive and Strategic Roadmap
ThinkCentre and ThinkStation Deep Dive and Strategic Roadmaps
ThinkServer and System x Server Deep Dive and Strategic Roadmaps
Selling the Full Lenovo Portfolio
Server/System x Partner
Descriptions coming soon.
Lenovo in State and Local Government and Education
ThinkPad Product Deep Dive and Strategic Roadmap
ThinkCentre and ThinkStation Deep Dive and Strategic Roadmaps
ThinkServer and System x Server Deep Dive and Strategic Roadmaps
Selling the Full Lenovo Portfolio
GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS
*Speakers subject to change.
Aymar de Lencquesaing
President North America & Senior Vice President Lenovo Group
As Lenovo&s President of North America, Aymar de Lencquesaing is responsible for North America sales, daily operations, growth and profitability of the region -- encompassing the United States and Canada. Prior to assuming this position in April 2015, Aymar was President of Lenovo in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Under his leadership, EMEA reached record market share and profitability across a diverse region including more than 120 countries, supported by 50 offices.
Aymar joined Lenovo in 2013 to lead the company&s drive in the mobile space in EMEA and lay the foundations for the company&s expansion plans. He was promoted to president EMEA and senior vice president Lenovo Group in January 2014 and at the same time joined the Lenovo Executive Committee, LEC.
His 30 year career has spanned global leadership roles with companies in both the US and Europe. Over the last ten years he was based in Europe where he was corporate VP and member of the Executive Committee of Capgemini, senior VP and president of SHBG at Acer and CEO of Packard-Bell.
Prior to being in Europe he spent over twenty years in California where he held a variety of leadership positions in large companies such as Softbank, Ziff-Davis and Tandon, as well as a variety of technology start-ups.
Aymar graduated from the ESSEC business school in France in 1981.
Sammy Kinlaw
North America Channel Chief
Lenovo Channel Sales
Sammy currently serves as the North American Channel Chief, presiding over the PC and System X Channel teams. Prior to this role, in October 2014, he was appointed as Executive Director of Channel Sales for the System X team in Lenovo&s Enterprise Systems Group following the acquisition of IBM&s x86 server team.
Formerly, Sammy held a variety of leadership positions with IBM and Lenovo. From 2012 to 2014 he served as Executive Director of VAR & Distribution sales for Lenovo in the US, Caribbean, and Central America.
A cornerstone role for Sammy included launching Lenovo&s new consumer product line, the &IdeaPad notebook and IdeaCentre desktop& into the retail space for both the US and Canada. In a time frame of just 2 years under his leadership, Lenovo built a firm presence in this channel.
From 2003 to 2005 Sammy managed IBM&s value added reseller organization for the Eastern Region of the US. This organization had channel responsibility for IBM PC&s, Software, and x86 Servers.
While working for IBM in Dallas, Texas he was the Business Unit Executive covering Large Enterprise, Mid-Market, and Public Sector end user accounts for the Southwest.
Sammy was recognized by CRN in June of 2011 as one of the 100 people you should know in the channel. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and resides in Raleigh, NC with his wife Andra, and their two children, Olivia, and Chapman. He is an active tennis player and runner.
SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST
Greg Schwem
Greg Schwem&s comedic take on the 21st century workplace and work/life balance has landed him on SIRIUS Radio, FOX News, Comedy Central and the pages of Parents Magazine. More than just a business humorist, Schwem is also an author and nationally syndicated humor columnist. He has shared the concert stage with the likes of Celine Dion, Jay Leno and LeAnn Rimes.
A graduate of Northwestern University&s prestigious Medill School of Journalism, Greg never envisioned a career in laughter. Instead, he settled in Florida, becoming an award-winning reporter for NBC-owned WPTV in West Palm Beach. But the comedy bug bit Greg hard and he returned to his hometown of Chicago, where he honed his standup act in nightclubs. When he began inserting material about business and technology into his act, audience members approached him and said, &You really should come down to my office and tell those jokes.& Behold! A new approach to comedy was born.
Greg&s show provides a hilarious look at today&s corporate environment and the latest tools used to conduct business. Indeed, Greg&s client list includes such corporate heavyweights as McDonald&s, Microsoft, General Motors, IBM, Hyatt Hotels, United Airlines and Cisco Systems. What sets Greg apart from other corporate entertainers is his ability&and willingness&to customize material for his audience while working within the parameters of the corporate environment. That means no profanity or politically incorrect material. &That&s never been a part of my show anyway,& Greg recently told a reporter.
When Greg hits the stage he already has perused the company&s Internet site, combed the internal message boards and even sifted through numerous PowerPoint presentations. &There is no such thing as too much information,& Greg says. &I know corporate audiences like to laugh at themselves so the more ammunition I get, the funnier it will be. Just don&t give me a 10-K report. There is NOTHING funny about that.&
Chris Frey
Vice President Commercial
SMB, Channel and Corporate
Chris Frey is the Vice President of the North America Commercial organization. In this capacity, he is responsible for large enterprise and channel strategy. He leads the sales and operations functions within the corporate and commercial channels, including distribution, mail order, corporate resellers and tiered resellers. Chris is also responsible for Lenovo&s SMB business. This responsibility includes managing the high velocity topseller product line which includes: P&L management, inventory management, programs and pricing.
Prior to this position he was the Executive Director for Large Enterprise and Global Sales, where he was responsible for sales of North America&s largest business unit. While in this role, his organization drove profitable growth and increased Lenovo&s market share immediately following their entrance into the North American market.
Before joining Lenovo, Chris held several management and leadership roles in 12 years at IBM. His final role prior to joining Lenovo was the Business Unit Executive for the Southeast Region of the United States for IBM&s Personal Computer Division.
During his career he has been recognized numerous times for his focus and commitment to customer and partner satisfaction, creative thinking and relationship building.
Chris is originally from Horseheads, New York. He received his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Delaware and his MBA in Marketing from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He currently resides in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, with his wife, Lisa and son, Nicholas. He enjoys attending his son&s sporting events, the beach and spending time with his family.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Robert Herjavec
Robert Herjavec is one of North America's most recognizable business leaders. Born in Eastern Europe, he arrived to North America on a boat with his parents after escaping Communism in the former Yugoslavia. From delivering newspapers and waiting tables, to launching a computer company from his basement, his drive to achieve has led him to the fulfillment of a better life for himself and his family.
A dynamic entrepreneur, Robert has built and sold several IT companies to major players such as AT&T. In 2003 Robert founded Herjavec Group, and it quickly became one of North America&s fastest growing technology companies, scaling from $400K in sales to a run rate of $150 million. Today, Herjavec Group is recognized as a global leader in information security specializing in managed security services, compliance, incident response and remediation efforts for enterprise level organizations.
His inspiring books, &Driven& and &The Will to Win&, were simultaneously Top 10 Bestsellers that earned him the title of &Best Selling Author&. Robert&s motivational business advice has received millions of impressions through TV, print, radio and digital media. He shares his expertise with other entrepreneurs each week as a leading Shark on ABC&s Emmy Award-winning hit Shark Tank and will be showing his dancing prowess as he competes for the coveted mirror ball on the popular show, Dancing with the Stars.
To Robert, running a business is a lot like one of his greatest passions, racing cars. He believes, &You have to stay laser-focused when driving a car over 200 miles an hour, and the same approach is required when growing a business in today&s world of rapidly changing technology.& For the past three years, Robert has competed as Ferrari #007 for Herjavec Group Racing in the North American Ferrari Challenge Series, achieving multiple podiums and winning Rookie of The Year in 2011.
If you are interested in being a sponsor of Accelerate 2015 please contact Kierstin Devers at .&Lenovo would especially like to thank Microsoft and Intel for their assistance in putting on this event.
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Overall Event
Accelerate is Lenovo's annual North America Channel Partner Forum. This year&s event is being held April 27-29, 2015 at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. This three day conference is focused on providing our Channel Partners with an up-close and personal presentation of our newest products, strategies and programs.
Mandalay Bay
3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 632-7777
Monday, April 27, 2015 & Wednesday, April 29, 2015
For the most recent updates, check out the Accelerate website, check on Lenovo Partner Network () or follow us on Twitter .
Presentations and Speakers
The conference will be a lively mix of large-scale general and smaller groups in break-out sessions and roundtables.
You'll hear from a host of Lenovo presenters including top Lenovo Executives, Industry Experts and some guest speakers.
We will offer one hour, more in-depth breakout sessions on Monday afternoon prior to the official kickoff at our evening event. These fill up fast, so be sure to reserve your spot when you register to attend Accelerate.
On Tuesday, we will offer 40-minute sessions. For both the Monday and Tuesday sessions you will be able to select which sessions are most valuable to you. We have provided guidance to what we recommend to help you better plan your training while at Accelerate.
Absolutely! In addition to the breakout sessions and general sessions, there will be ample opportunity to talk to subject matter and industry experts in the product showcase featuring product, services and alliance partner representatives, as well as our evening events.
Most of the presented content will be made available after the conference on the Lenovo Partner Network.
Logistics & Onsite Information
No, ground transportation to and from the airport is not provided. Once you arrive in Las Vegas, there are a few options you can utilize.
For transportation options from the airport to the hotel, you can arrange a limo (up to 6 passengers) for $90.61 or sedan (up to 3 passengers) for $68.47 through Mandalay Bay. Pricing is tax/fees/gratuity inclusive. Depending on the size of your party, larger vehicles are also available. Prearranged transportation is typically the most efficient way to travel to the hotel. There will be a driver waiting for you at the bottom of the escalators near baggage claim, and they will take the most direct route to the hotel.
Taxis are always readily available at the airport as well. Depending on the arrival time, there might be a little bit of a wait during peak times such as Friday afternoons and most evenings. The average cost of a taxi from the airport to the hotel is approximately $25.00, and they typically accommodate up to four passengers.
Shuttles are also available as a transportation option. There are multiple shuttle companies at the airport with costs ranging from $8-$10/person. However, shuttles may stop at more than one property and can take anywhere from 30min - 60min to arrive at the hotel.
For all reservations, a 2-hour cancellation is required to avoid any charges being made to you. If a credit card was provided upon booking, it will not be charged the driver will collect payment upon completion of ride. If a debit card was provided, the full amount will be charged upon booking.
If you would like to book prearranged transportation through the Concierge desk, please feel free to call us at (702) 632-4760 or (877) 305-3136 between 7:00AM-9:00PM PST daily as the hotel will need payment information to secure the booking.
Most meals will be provided.
Monday & Lunch and an evening welcome reception, which will feature heavy appetizers and cocktails
Tuesday & Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided
Wednesday & Breakfast and an optional lunch before departure will be provided
Conference registration will be open 12pm until 5pm on Monday, April 27. Standard hotel room check-in is 3pm but early check-in can be requested on-site and will be granted by the hotel upon availability. Event registration will also be open on Tuesday, April 28 from 7am until 5pm and Wednesday, April 29 from 7am until 10am.
Cell phones and pagers should be set to silent mode during all sessions. If an attendee must take a call, they should step outside of the room. Attendees should be aware that using a laptop or handheld device during sessions might be distracting to others.
We will offer an event application to help you and provide information while at Accelerate. We encourage you to use your mobile device to download the application and use it as a way to plan your time at Accelerate, give us real-time feedback and stay connected through social media.
Yes. Conference badges must be worn at all times during all sessions, meals and functions. If you lose your conference badge, come to the registration desk for a replacement. Your original badge will be deactivated and cannot be used. No unregistered guests will be allowed to attend event functions.
You can purchase an event guest pass for $300, which will provide access to Monday and Tuesday night's evening receptions. If you would like to purchase an event pass and did not do so during the registration process, please contact . Guests are not, however, permitted to attend the training sessions. If they wish to register to attend the breakout and general sessions, they will need to register for the event.
Registration
Yes. Invite colleagues to visit for conference information and to register.
Early Bird Registration (available through March 6, 2015):
Without a hotel room: $549
With a hotel room at Luxor: $649*
With a hotel room at Mandalay Bay: $749*
With a hotel room at Delano: $849*
Standard Registration:
Without a hotel room: $749
With a hotel room at Luxor: $649*
With a hotel room at Mandalay Bay: $949*
With a hotel room at Delano: $1,049*
*Includes a hotel room for Monday and Tuesday nights. You can also register to attend Accelerate, but provide your own lodging. If you wish to attend Accelerate and pay for your own lodging, please refer to the without a hotel room pricing above.
Kindly notify us by email at . Refunds on registration fee will be 50% if cancelled before March 13 and 25% if cancelled between March 13 and April 3. No refunds can be made if cancelled after April 3, however attendee substitutions can be made with no penalty.
Conference registration provides you full access to all conference activities: general sessions, breakout tracks, meals, and Monday and Tuesday's evening events. In addition, each registration includes two nights' accommodations, unless you register without a hotel room.
Registration opens at 12pm Monday, April 27 and the welcome reception begins at 6pm. Breakout tracks will also be offered beginning at 1pm on Monday, April 27. If you're flying into McCarran International Airport you'll want to allow approximately 30-45 minutes to collect your luggage and secure ground transportation to the hotel.
If you are interested in extending your stay at Mandalay Bay before or after the conference dates of Accelerate, please contact the hotel directly at 702-632-7777 after you receive your housing confirmation.
Yes, we do offer an event only rate that will provide you access to the event, but does not include a hotel room for Monday and Tuesday nights. Fees for this option are:
Early Bird Registration: $549 (through March 6, 2015)
Standard Registration: $749 (after March 6, 2015)
When the stakes are high, you need to be equipped to win. Don&t miss this year&s event, which will give you the tools you need to win. &2015 Lenovo. All rights reserved.
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