Lenovo
Resonate'23
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Agenda Highlights
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SUMMIT REPORT NOW AVAILABLE
We’ve summarized your comments from the Summit to create this report. Take a peak at what we heard and how Lenovo plans to take action. And, join us on November 8th as we discuss the findings.
CHICAGO SUMMIT PHOTOS
What a great time! Check out the photos captured from the event and relive the entertainment, learning and networking fun.
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NOVEMBER 8
FINAL VIRTUAL MEETING
Wednesday, Nov. 8
Meeting Details
2:30 - 2:35 p.m.
Intro & Welcome From Team Lenovo
2:35 - 2:45 p.m.
What We Heard From You
2:45 - 2:55 p.m.
How We Will Respond
2:55 - 3:05 p.m.
What Intel Heard & How They'll Respond
3:05 - 3:25 p.m.
Vertical Segment Breakouts With Lenovo
3:25 - 3:30 p.m.
Wrap
AUGUST 16
VIRTUAL KICKOFF
August 16
Thanks from the Lenovo executive team for joining our kickoff to get a brief introduction to our Lenovo SME speakers and the key topics for Resonate.
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Welcome from Lenovo
3:45–4:00 p.m.
Virtual breakouts
Vertical introductions and feedback opportunity around key topics
SEPTEMBER 12-14
CHICAGO SUMMIT
DAY 1 - Tuesday, Sept. 12
Morning
Travel & Arrivals
Shuttles to Venue 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Chicago Theater
Main Stage: Kickoff Session & Lenovo Transformation Panel
Speaker
Matt Zielinski
EVP, President of International Markets
Speaker
Dana Ryan
Executive Director & GM SSG North America
Speaker
Vlad Rozanovich
SVP, Worldwide ISG Sales
Main Stage: Keynote
Speaker
Kate Swanborg
Senior Vice President, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances for DreamWorks Animation
Evening
6:00 - 7:45 p.m. | Arcade & Rooftop
Welcome Reception & Entertainment
Shuttles to Hotel 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.
DAY 2 - Wednesday, Sept. 13
Morning
6:00 - 7:45 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
7:30 - 7:50 a.m.
Shuttles to Venue
8:00 - 9:45 a.m. | Chicago Theater
Main Stage: General Session
Welcome
Colin McIsaac
VP & GM, Canada & North America Solutions, Lenovo
Keynote Speaker
Ed Soo Hoo
Lenovo CTO, Global Accounts, and “Provocateur”
9:45 - 10:00 a.m.
Morning Break
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Jam Sessions, Lenovo Product Demos, Networking Lounge
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Town Hall
Networking Lunch
Afternoon
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Jam Sessions, Product Demos, Networking Lounge
4:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Chicago Theater
Main Stage: General Session Day 2 Recap and Motorola Presentation
Speaker
Doug Michau
Executive Director, NA Mobile Business Commercial Sales
4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Optional Activities
Lenovo Product Demos, Motorola Lab Tours, Networking, or Free Time
Shuttles to Hotel 4:30 - 5:15 p.m
Shuttles to Hotel 4:30 - 5:15 p.m
Evening
5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Free Time
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | WNDR
Dinner & Customer Appreciation Experience
Shuttles from Hotel 5:45 - 6:00 p.m.
Shuttles to Hotel 8:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Shuttles to Hotel 8:45 - 9:00 p.m.
DAY 3 - Thursday, Sept. 14
Morning
6:00 - 7:45 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
7:30 - 7:50 a.m.
Shuttles to Venue
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Chicago Theater
Main Stage: General Session Customer Panel
Panel Host
Isaac Sacolick
Founder & President of StarCIO, Best-selling author in Digital Transformation
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Jam Sessions, Lenovo Product Demos, Networking Lounge, Motorola Tours
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Chicago Theater
Main Stage: General Session Resonate SME Top Takeaways Panel
Panel Host
Ryan McCurdy
SVP, President, Lenovo North America
12:15 - 1:00 p.m. | Town Hall
Farewell Lunch
Afternoon
1:00 p.m.
Departures
MEET THE RESONATE TEAM
Speaker
Matt Zielinski
EVP, President, International Markets
Speaker
Vlad Rozanovich
SVP, Worldwide ISG Sales
Speaker
Dana Ryan
Executive Director & GM, SSG North America
Speaker
Colin McIsaac
VP & GM, Canada & North America Solutions, Lenovo
Speaker
Introducing Ryan McCurdy
SVP, President, Lenovo North America
Host
Wendy Welch
Executive Director, US Public Sector, Lenovo
Host
Bill Swales
VP of Commercial Sales, North America, Lenovo
Emcee
DJ Will Gill
Jam Sessions: Resonate Breakout Topics & Speakers
AI Solutions
Robert Daigle
Global AI Business Leader
Digital Workplace Solutions
Vijay Gopal
Offering Development Executive, Lenovo Digital Workplace Solutions
Digital Workplace Solutions
Matt Meyers
Services Sales Leader, North America
IT Infrastructure and Management
Brad Violand
Sr. Manager Infrastructure Product Management
Commercial Notebook Trends & Product Futures
Adam Howes
Director, WW ThinkPad Product Management
Commercial Notebook Trends & Product Futures
Brent Lamm
Sr. Product Manager, WW ThinkPad Product Management
Microsoft Windows 11 Transition & POCs
Daniel Beckius
Account Executive, SSG
Remote Learning, Classroom Ecosystem
Delia DeCourcy
WW Education Portfolio Manager
eSports
Lee Hyde
NA Education Solution Sales BDM
Hospital of the Future
Andy Nieto
Senior Solutions Manager
Sustainability
Matt Kohut
WW Services Launch and Sales Enablement
Security
Surya Kuppuswamy
Director of Strategy & Product Management, Commercial Cybersecurity Solutions
Remote Workstation
Mark Hirst
WW Workstation Solutions Manager - Remote and Hybrid
Thank you to our summit sponsors:
Meeting Venue
The Merchandise Mart
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654
Get Directions222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654
Accommodations
W. Hotel Lakeshore
644 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611-3017
Get Directions644 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611-3017
Transportation
Uber vouchers ($150) are available here from 9/10/23 at 7am to 9/14/23 at 11:30pm.
KEY TOPICS
FOR RESONATE
FOR RESONATE
We know you like to be prepared for important meetings, so we’re providing thought leadership around the topics we’ll discuss during your CAC journey—and we look forward to hearing your expertise in these areas, too.
AI Solutions
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IT Infrastructure & Management
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Digital Workplace Solutions
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Product Futures & Innovations
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