CGI Forum 2013

Getting approval to attend

CGI Forum 2013 is more than a gathering of product users—it's a purposeful and strategic program for increasing the return on investment in your CGI Advantage solution. For many, having to discuss the value of attending is a necessary step in securing approval. Here are some facts and tips to help you make your case:

CGI Forum 2013 offers a low cost registration for powerful learning and networking opportunities.

• In addition to providing all maintenance-paying clients with one complimentary registration, CGI is offering a reduced registration fee of $895 for 2013 which is available until August 30.
• In economic times that demand we use our funds as wisely as possible, there is no better investment than one that allows you to learn efficiencies and best practices that can result in cost savings and improved performance for your organization.

CGI Forum 2013 is the only place where users can get CGI Advantage-specific training while also networking and learning best practices from other governments around the country.

• CGI Forum 2013 is the most comprehensive educational event for the CGI Advantage suite of products, with numerous sessions in six fields of study: finance, budgeting, HR/payroll, business intelligence, procurement and technical topics. 
• The entire curriculum is reviewed annually with updates made to ensure content is fresh and relevant, and that new best practices from organizations running CGI Advantage are represented.
• Each session is presented by CGI's product, delivery and customer support experts, and many sessions include representatives from government sites who share first-hand their best practices and lessons learned from the field, encompassing perspectives from every stage of implementation and go-live.
• The conference includes both basic and advanced content. Some sessions are introductory overviews, valuable to those new to the product or those expanding their responsibilities into new areas. Advanced learning sessions cater to the needs of experienced professionals who need to stay current with a focus on leveraging best practices.
• At the Forum, the learning isn't limited to the classroom. The schedule is packed with non-stop networking activities that foster a cross-pollination of ideas from nearly every CGI Advantage site. Spend time with users from organizations similar in size to yours and peers who perform the same functions you do every day.
• Attending CGI Forum 2013 is an invaluable tool for making decisions regarding future IT upgrades and purchases. Attendees gain visibility into upcoming releases and have input into future product functionality.

The bottom line

The Forum is the premier educational and networking event for the CGI Advantage community and is your can't-miss opportunity to share with and learn from others in your field. Attend to maximize the investment in your current CGI Advantage system.