Why AttendOver three million customers globally trust Sage Business Cloud to manage accounting, people, payments and banking, and more. Join us for three days of technology, deeper learning, business advice, and networking at Sage Summit Atlanta. Manage it all with awesome technology
Transform business management with Sage Business Cloud and its powerful ecosystem of applications, tailored for your business, in your local market.Inspiration to spark the next great idea
Get expert advice and inspiration from Sage and business experts through engaging keynote presentations and content sessions.Make powerful new connections
Meet your peers and converse with our experts to uncover their keys to success and calculate your next move.AgendaSage Summit Atlanta combines inspiration, insights, technology, and networking for a fantastic experience that powers future business growth. * Agenda is subject to change 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration open
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exclusive Sage Partner Day for authorized Sage business partners, Sage sponsors, and Sage Accountants Network members.
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sage Product Showcase
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sage Foundation welcome reception for all Sage Summit attendees featuring The Bourbon Brothers
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration, continental breakfast service, and Product Showcase
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Welcome keynote featuring Brian Solis, Principal Analyst and Futurist at Altimeter
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break and Sage Product Showcase
10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Breakouts
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Sage Product Showcase
1:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Breakouts
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sage Product Showcase reception
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Entertainment reception with special guests Mark Eddie's Dueling Guitars
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration, continental breakfast service, and Sage Product Showcase
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Keynote featuring Kristen Rampe, Founder of Slide Deck Improv and a Sage executive panel
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break and Product Showcase
10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Breakouts
12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Closing remarks
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Sage Product Showcase
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{C} Event Details We are excited to bring Sage Summit to Atlanta, home to our North America headquarters. AtlantaHyatt Regency Atlanta 265 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303 May 13 - 15, 2019 Returning registrants
{C}{C} HotelThe Hyatt Regency Atlanta is offering Sage Summit attendees a discounted rate of $229 per night + taxes and fees. This rate includes complimentary wireless internet, access to the fitness center and $29 per night valet parking rate including in and out privileges. PricingYour registration fee includes access to all content, experiences, meals and receptions Sage Summit Atlanta has to offer. Imagine the possibilities to grow your business – register today! $299Early bird
Expired April 15, 2019$399Standard rate
Valid Through May 15, 2019 Speakers
Sage Summit Atlanta brings the best and brightest experts together to deliver timely and engaging content that is important to your business.Brian SolisKristen RampeGary BoomerJoe RotellaTom Hood IIIBlair Crump Ron McMurtrie Jennifer Warawa Nancy Harris Dave Faupel
Brian SolisPrincipal Analyst and Futurist
Altimeter
For almost 30 years, Solis has studied and influenced the effects of emerging technology on business and society. His research and books help businesses better understand the relationship between the evolution of technology and its impact on people and the role we each play in evolution.
Brian has been called one of the greatest digital analysts of our time by CMOs and CEOs of top brands, and shares his insights in seven best-selling books, his blog, and on keynote stages around the world.Kristen RampeFounder
Slide Deck Improv
Kristen combines her professional background – a CPA immersed for a decade in boring presentation delivery – with improv concepts to bring professionals a more fun way to learn about communication and public speaking. Slide Deck Improv is a professional development program focused on enhancing presentation, client and prospect communication skills. Participants learn the basics of improv and discover how these techniques can support effective business communication. In her session, ‘Confident Communication: Made Easier with Improv’, Kristen helps professionals enable deeper client relationships, stronger team collaboration, and increased efficiency all in a fun, less scary environment than traditional public speaking workshops.Gary BoomerCEO
Boomer Consulting, Inc.
Gary is a leading authority on technology and firm management, speaking around the globe on management and technology related topics including strategic and technology planning, compensation, change management and developing a learning culture. He has led the Boomer Team in the development of content and tools associated with the Business Transformation Playbook and the SAN.Joe RotellaSPHR, SHRM-SCP, and Chief Marketing Officer
Delphia Consulting
Joe is a leading thinker and professional speaker in the areas of marketing, entrepreneurship, social media, and human resources.Tom Hood IIICPA, CITP, CGMA
Tom is one of the most influential leaders in the accounting profession. In addition to his CPA, CITP, and CGMA accolades, Tom is President and CEO of Maryland Association of CPAs and The Business Learning Institute.Blair CrumpPresident
Sage
Blair Crump was appointed to the Board in January 2018 having joined Sage in 2016 as President, leading sales and customer service across the Group. Blair has a strong background in sales, customer service and driving growth, and has significant leadership experience in the technology sector. Blair joined Sage from profit realization company PROS Holdings, where he was Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Blair led Salesforce.com’s Global Enterprise business, reporting into CEO Marc Benioff, and prior to this was at Verizon Business, where he was Group President. Blair was also at MCI Communications for 23 years, before its acquisition by Verizon.Ron McMurtrieCMO
Sage
Ron McMurtrie joined Sage in 2017 and leads marketing across the company. McMurtrie aligns the strategic direction of product, brand, digital marketing, communications, and public affairs, and oversees key functional areas for new customer acquisition, building customers for life, and advancing Sage’s cloud strategy.
Before joining Sage, McMurtrie was global Chief Marketing Officer at Recall. Previously, McMurtrie has over 20 years’ experience with brands that include VCE, First Data, Verizon and MCI. McMurtrie is a multi-dimensional leader with P&L and personnel responsibility spanning direct sales, marketing, public affairs, enterprise consulting and professional services in private and public-sector markets.Jennifer WarawaEVP, Partners, Accountants and Alliances
Sage
Jennifer Warawa serves as the Executive Vice President of Partners, Accountants and Alliances at Sage. She is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of Sage’s partner program worldwide to drive success and generate revenue for the partner network. Jennifer is based in Atlanta, GA and has been with Sage since 2008. Jennifer is a regular speaker at industry events and has been recognized by many top accounting publications for her accomplishments, including Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and CPA Practice Advisor’s Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting.Nancy HarrisExecutive Vice President and Managing Director, North America
Sage
Nancy Harris is Executive Vice President and Managing Director, North America at Sage where she is responsible for the company’s day-to-day performance in the U.S. and Canada. Nancy joined Sage in 2011 to as vice president and general manager of Sage 50 Accounting, Canadian Edition, and later as managing director of the company’s Canadian business. Nancy has led advancing Sage’s presence in North America by cultivating an exceptional experience for the company’s partner, customer and accountant communities. She has more than 30 years’ experience in sales, marketing and partner development, successfully leading large SaaS and enterprise software companies.Dave FaupelVice President, Marketing, North America
Sage
Dave is based in Atlanta where he leads marketing programs in North America. He is focused on growing market share, demand, revenues and lifetime value by delivering an exceptional experience for prospects and customers.
Dave has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and communications. Prior to Sage, he led marketing communications at Silverpop as the Vice President of Worldwide Marketing. Dave also led marketing efforts for companies such as, IBM, McKesson, MFG.com, and Porter Novelli. An active member of the community, Dave led the Communications Committee for the Board of Directors at TechBridge for four years. EntertainmentThe Bourbon BrothersMark Eddie's Dueling Guitars
The Bourbon Brothers
Three-piece jazz and blues band The Bourbon Brothers bring to life the stories and lessons of the Great American Songbook with the theatre, grace, and savoir faire of the great age of the 50s. Channelling the great Frank Sinatra as they sip bourbon and play the classics, they believe entertainment is more than just playing songs at an audience. A Bourbon Brothers show is always full of more than just great songs – you will feel like you are in a private concert with their witty banter, laughs and audience engagement.Mark Eddie's Dueling Guitars
Dueling Guitars features rock comic Mark Eddie and guitar virtuoso Carlo Volhl in a unique hybrid of comedy and music, blending humor, sing-alongs, and blazing guitars for their own signature twist on the "Dueling Pianos" concept. The guys play, sing, and entertain with a voracious energy while flawlessly blending classic rock hits, stand-up comedy, dead-on impressions and rousing crowd sing-a-longs. Dueling Guitars has performed all over the world and have performed alongside musical legends like Melissa Etheridge, Robbie Krieger of the Doors, Ozzy Osbourne, Kansas and Huey Lewis.Get ReadyPrepare for your experience at Sage Summit Atlanta. Breakout sessions
Once you have explored the 5 content tracks and 45 breakout sessions in the detailed agenda, use the agenda builder tool to reserve your seat in each breakout session. Login to your account to get started. Mobile app
The app contains important event information, like venue maps and your personalized agenda, and will serve as the main communication channel onsite. Download the ' Sage Events Live' app before you arrive in Atlanta.
NOTE: Sage Summit Atlanta event app is available May 7, 2019. App StoreGoogle PlayWindows and Blackberry usersPacking list
Take the stress out of packing with our comprehensive packing checklist. Filled with important information like items to consider packing, dress code, parking details, and
Wi-Fi access, our guide will have you ready for Atlanta in no time. Get the packing list now or reference it on the mobile app. SponsorsA special thank you to our sponsors. Make sure to visit with our sponsors to understand how their offerings can enhance the value of Sage products. Interested in showcasing your solutions at Sage Summit Atlanta? Please review the 2019 sponsor prospectus for details on benefits. The deadline for sponsor sign up is April 1, 2019. *Please note Sage will review all sponsorship submissions before they are confirmed. You will receive approval/feedback within 24 hours of submitting your registration. {C}{C}{C}{C} FAQHave a question?
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