Overview

Transforming an idea into a successful new process, product or service requires innovation to drive positive change. Join us at Innovate ’08, Charles River Development’s 9th Annual Client Conference, and see our latest technology, tools and training that support your business’ changing needs. This year, we’re offering clients more opportunities to learn about and explore Charles River’s offerings and interact with our experts. Highlights include:  more content, a new “Ask the Experts” program, a new Demo Theatre, new post-Conference training, a larger Partner Pavilion - and more!

Who Should Attend?

All Charles River clients are welcome to attend to learn about the latest industry issues as well as new Charles River developments. The Conference will cover new information on hot topics such as: EMS, derivatives, algorithms, foreign exchange, PMA, the Charles River FIX Network and Charles River IMS V9 capabilities.

Whether you’re a CEO, CTO, CIO, Portfolio Manager, Trader, Compliance Officer, Operations Manager or IT Professional, you’ll find sessions to address your unique needs.

Why Should I Attend?

Our annual Conference is a unique opportunity for you to learn, network and have fun. Charles River clients gain valuable insights on achieving top performance from Charles River’s products and services, brush up on industry issues and network with peers. The Charles River Client Conference is the single most valuable way to increase your return on investment with Charles River. During this in-depth 2-1/2 day event, you will have numerous opportunities to:

Learn

  • Understand key industry trends affecting investment firms
  • Enhance knowledge and skills through:
    • Four session tracks led by Charles River staff and expert guest speakers
    • Application Lab sessions for hands-on computer-based learning.  These instructor-led sessions highlight Charles River's full product training courses
    • Pre- and post-conference training for in-depth, hands-on learning
    • Ask the Experts program for one-to-one meetings with our experts
    • Demo Theatre for continuous drop in demonstrations of our latest products
    • Demo Center for one-on-one, hands-on Q&A with Charles River experts
    • Partner Pavilion (exhibitors) to learn about products and services that complement those of Charles River

Network

  • Connect with other professionals, peers and Charles River experts
  • Discover how other clients optimize workflows and investment performance with Charles River products and services

Have Fun

  • Meet socially with other professionals, peers and Charles River employees
  • Participate at a poolside Welcome Reception, relaxed breakfasts and luncheons and special evening and outdoor activities