Senior finance executives understand the importance of quantifiable return on investment. But when it comes to information technology (IT), poor communication between IT and the business often prevents finance executives from understanding how money is spent and how the business benefits. Management needs a way to improve the business-IT relationship so that they can direct IT investment effectively and realize critical improvements in enterprise agility, efficiency and competitiveness.

Among the preeminent authorities and educators on IT strategy, Dr. James McKeen of the Queen’s School of Business emphasizes that the business-IT relationship must be treated as a two-way street. The keys to improving that relationship, he says, include a clear understanding of how it works, an effective governance model, and management of risk. Using leading-edge research and case studies Dr. McKeen will show how you can forge clear and productive ties between IT and the business to gain a better understanding of IT ROI.

Following Dr. McKeen’s keynote, a senior finance executive from Microsoft Corporation presents their views on information technology and how it enables compliance. You’ll discover how a close-knit business-IT partnership can develop the full potential of information technology to enhance business processes and transform compliance—whether mandated by regulation or in support of internal processes—into competitive advantage. This presentation features case studies of how Microsoft has optimized compliance while also improving innovation and performance, reducing costs, increasing data security and sharpening strategic decision making through collaboration between IT and the finance function.

MORNING PROGRAM AGENDA
7:30-8:00	Registration and Hot Breakfast
8:00-9:30	Presentations and Q&A

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