IDUG 2009– North America
May 11-15, 2009
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, Colorado, USA

IDUG conferences have been cited as one of the most cost-effective ways to gain the tools and knowledge you need to meet the changing demands of information technology. You will pay a reasonable amount for intensive education, unlike any offered within the industry, and you'll garner a tangible, immediate return on your investment.

In addition to the direct savings on education, conference attendees make professional contacts that they can consult long after the conference ends. They have direct access to IBM developers and managers. The Expo offers an opportunity to talk one-on-one with industry vendors who provide the latest products and services. This means attendees return to the office with real-time solutions that can be implemented immediately-without wasting countless hours in independent research.

A typical IDUG Conference attendee participates in nearly 40 hours of sessions presented by leading professionals in the IT industry - individuals who would charge up to $500 per hour, if you could secure them! At IDUG conferences, they are a standard part of our educational package.

Don't miss your chance to join us at our next conference and experience the education and information-sharing opportunities that only IDUG can offer.

ROI Example
Take a look at how one conference attendee calculated his "Return on Investment" by attending an IDUG conference:

His company faced IT challenges. By attending an IDUG conference he received the help he needed to tackle those projects. Without IDUG, he would have incurred the cost of bringing in a consultant and using various sources to educate one, including time consuming and costly classes.

By attending an IDUG conference and following the appropriate Course of Study during the conference, an attendee will gain the knowledge he needs-and more-in less time, and at a lower cost.

Costs avoided by attending the IDUG conference
3 days of consulting: $4,080 (24 hours x $170/hour)
Book purchase: $65
Seminar or online class: $595
IBM Certification Testing: $125 per test
Time away from office for education: $480 (8 hours x $60/hour)
65 hours research: $3,900 (at $60/hour)
Total cost: $9,245

Costs incurred by attending the IDUG Conference
IDUG Conference registration fee: $1,895 (early bird rate)
Travel/housing/living costs: $1,500
IBM Certification Testing: $0 per test
Time away from office for conference: $2,400 (40 hours x $60/hour)
Total cost: $5,745

Savings
By recieving the training he needed directly at an IDUG conference, this attendee will realize a savings of $3,500.