Key IBM Events with Business Partners in 2006 Internal Systems & Technology Group University Software University Lotusphere PartnerWorld Date January 15-20 January 22-26 January 23-26, 2006 March 12-15, 2006 Location Las Vegas, Nevada Orlando, FL New Orleans, LA Event Objective Educate and motivate BPs on SWG offerings Increase teaming between BP & SWG sales teams Convey Lotus strategy and value prop to key customers and partners. Provide single source for business and technical content focused on full collaboration portfolio. Promote interaction between partners, customers and Lotus execs. Educate business partners on STG offerings Enable Business Partners to be more successful with STG and IBM. Learn and incorporate strategies Network for affirming relationships Team on integrated solutions Execute on the growth opportunities Value Props for Business Partners Opportunity to network w/ 17,000+ SWG sales reps around the world Education opportunities with IBM SWG Learn SWG strategy & direction Build your pipeline with customer meetings. Learn about Lotus strategy, products, partner programs, and business opportunities. Network with Lotus teams & executives. Networking opportunity between BP and IBM reps. Educate BP on STG Strategy and direction. Affirm relationships Stay current with IBM and marketplace Learn IBM strategy and solutions Hear from IBM execs Network & develop contacts Target BP Audience Sales Execs Marketing Execs Technical sale Developers STG Business Partners Marketing / Sales Executives For more Information Kerry Smithwick- skerry@us.ibm.com Kada Sigl - kada_sigl@us.ibm.com Ed Calkin - calkin@us.ibm.com ibm.com/partnerworld/2006 Joy Lott: Jlott@us.ibm.com