"This forum was an effective event to stimulate leading folks thinking on a wide range of business issues."
-Terry Stevens, District Manager Southwest, Trane

"I really enjoyed the diverse company participation, allowing me to look beyond traditional partnerships."
- Arnnise Yurga, Director, Comman, Control, and Communications, Raytheon

"Thanks Frost and Sullivan for the North American 2009 award for product innovation. The interest in our company has increased as a result of the award."
- Ilana Odess, General Manager, Prescient Medical Inc.

"Every Frost and Sullivan event I have attended is focused content with timely and critical data. The takeaways are delivered in an innovative and enjoyable atmosphere. They are the “must attend” event of the year."
- Philip Bennette, EVP, Signature Services, OptionsXpress Holdings, Inc.

"A great environment to meet and interact with other business leaders from a wide range of industries."
- Francisco Morales, EMBA Student, Thunderbird

"After attending GIL in 2008 for the first time, I came to GIL 2009, convinced that this would be valuable investment. The various viewpoints and expertise are priceless. Gained more this year than last year."
- Dan Williamson, Chairman, In Pipe Technology

"The power of the conference really came through from the networking. The chance to share and learn from the collective group in a energetic, yet relaxed atomsphere was invaluable. The collective intelligence of the audience was substantial and rare to find in any other environment."
- Doug Ferguson, Vice President, Customer Relations, BSN Medical Incorporated

This event exceeded my expectations. It was more than just coming and listening but interactive, which was different from past conferences I attended. The solution wheel was great!
- Rhonda Peters, Market Development Manager, Intel

"...a great opportunity to network and meet with key leaders from all over Europe and to exchange news on innovations in important markets such as automotive and chemicals. Personally I think, the economic summit was a perfect fit to our current economic downturn. I will definitely attend the GIL again in 2010.
Michael Effing – President, DSM Composite Resins

The GIL event is a great jump-start for me and my company in our ambitions to grow and develop into a global player in our field.
Alexis Zrimec- CEO, Institute Physical Biology

"This unique format enables you to combine cross-industry and industry specific forums, and creates a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives. This challenges the participants to truly re-examine their competitiveness and the way in which they approach their business."
- Mark Suseck, Executive Director of Strategic Marketing, Ortho Biotech

“Very insightful and interesting topics and discussions”
- Marty Waszak, Development Director, NASA Langley Research Center

“Excellent timely subject matter. Extremely informative on a wide variety of growth innovation ideas”
- Jim Mathews, Director of Competitive Intelligence & PTW, Northrop Grumman

“Frost & Sullivan offers an interactive event experience that promotes engagement with peers in a learning environment”
- Charlene Underwood, Director, Government & Industry Affairs, Siemens Medical Solutions, USA

“Thought provoking discussions and insights. The two days got me to focus on news ways to approach issues and strategies. I would definitely recommend this Congress to others in my organization”
- Bob Green, Director Global Product Strategy, Audio Technica

"This was my first experience with a Frost & Sullivan Global Congress and I found it to be a great opportunity to hear about key issues and meet people with similar interests. It was very helpful in networking. I made some excellent networking opportunities among speakers and participants alike."
- Charlie Raffin, Johnson & Johnson, Vice President, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

"While it's hard to take time away from the office, there's high value in direct dialogue with knowledgeable speakers and participants. I use the Frost & Sullivan Global Congress to jump-start my thinking."
- Karen Howe, President & CEO, SingingFish/AOL

"I was challenged and rewarded by the presenters."
- Mike Kelly, Chief Information Officer, Alice Hyde Medical Center

"This event gave me the opportunities to see what techniques and technologies are being used by the top business leaders. More than a review of potential technologies, this event discussed what worked!"
- Larry Holden, President, Sprint Corporation

"The most informative, well-organized event I have attended in years. The interactive content and networking opportunities were right on target. My congratulations to the Frost & Sullivan team."
- Jerry McLaughlin, CEO, CompuMed, Inc.

"...outstanding organization and content; an incredible experience to take part to GIL"
- Thierry Duvanel, Chief Executive Officer, Augurix SA

"...inspiring, informative and thought provoking"
- John Hill, UK Sales Director

"Once again, Frost & Sullivan delivered an excellent event in the Growth, Innovation and Leadership Executive Congress. The quality of the participants is outstanding and the level and depth of the interaction is unique in the industry. The sessions and events facilitate dialog and networking in an interactive and fun way. Participation has good business value for me, from both the contacts made and the thought-provoking content that applies to driving business growth."
- Holly Hillberg, Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Carestream Health, Inc.

"The unique format, where you combine cross-industry and industry specific forums, creates a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives. This challenges the participants to truly re-examine their competitiveness and the way in which they approach their business."
- Mark Suseck, Executive Director of Strategic Marketing, Ortho Biotech

“Where else can you learn about the best practices for corporate growth in general, and in your industry in particular, as they are being applied to the top practitioners’ themselves? No where. If you want to grow, here is where you need to go…”
- Max Nelson, Director, Strategic Planning and Market Intelligence, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems

"Frost and Sullivan provides a unique platform to network and broaden perspectives for Sr. Management. If you are not familiar with their excellent programs you are at a competitive disadvantage."
- Mario Martinez, GM, Central and South America, Smith and Nephew

"I was pleasantly surprised by the number and caliber of contacts that I made within a relatively short amount of time."
- Russ Johnson, Vice President of Research & Development, Cardinal Health

"This was my first experience attending GIL, and that experience was a good one. Thought provoking, insightful speakers and thought leaders...excellent panel discussions and great networking!"
- Kent Willetts, CP of Marketing & Strategy, Appleton Papers

"Event was great, heard from some great thought leaders and the networking opportunities were great. I would not hesitate to go again, worth the investment."
- Paul Casanova, Senior Business Development Manager, Sun Microsystems

"There are plenty of conferences and industry events to attend thoughout the year. But the Frost and Sullivan GIL Congress provides more useful information packaged into 2.5 days than you will find anywhere."
- Michael Fox, SVP Corporate Strategic Development, SRA International

"An amazing place to meet and connect with senior business leaders who are passionate about growth, innovation and leadership."
- Tom Wujec, Senior Fellow, Autodesk

"GIL North America is a premier event for executives interested in innovation, corporate strategy and networking with other thought leaders."
- Thomas Taylor, President, Roush Life Sciences

"Frost performs an outstanding job......Each and every time I attend one of their programs I am greeted by a group of industry peers seeking input to many of the same challenges we are faced with as an organization. As I depart from these programs I can be assured of new professional relationships, tangible action items impacting our bottom-line and new concepts in business to be explored in a strategic framework. Frost is truly a leader in professional collaboration.
- Don Lamping, Director CRM, Zimmer, Inc.

"Frost & Sullivan’s GIL 2009 was an excellent event. I found the quality and quantity of information covered to be just right. The CEO 2009 session which I spoke at on the last day was particularly effective, with key messages delivered quickly and to the point I personally reconnected with many CEOs and other decision makers across various industries – Chemicals, Aerospace & Defense and Basic Industries – many whom I had lost touch with over the years. We shared many great ideas were shared on how to grow one’s company, either organically or through acquisition. A not to miss event on my calendar in 2010.”
- Hector J. Cuellar – President, McGladrey Capital Markets

"Frost and Sullivan assembled an impressive group of senior executives representing a broad range of industries to engage in powerful dialogue on relevant issues related to growth. There are very few opportunities to gain such a wide variety of perspectives from leading practitioners and consultants on such a diverse set of topics. The event was well worth the time investment."
- D. Keith Piques, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Ply Gem Industries

"The Frost & Sullivan Executive Congress provided terrific insights on how the business environment is changing, and more importantly on how businesses must change to stay competitive. The speakers and the content in their presenations offered both visionary and pragmatic resources that can be applied today."
- Ken Edwardson, Global Leader, Dow AgroSciences

"The Frost & Sullivan's Growth, Innovation and Leadership Executive Congress will have an impact on the implementation of our strategy. In addition, during our panel at the event, we made several VP-level contacts with customers and prospects that will likely result in new business. We look forward to participating in future events!"
- Rob Hoffman, VP/GM, Aerospace and Defense, Wind River

"The Global Green Revolution 2008 Executive Symposium was an excellent event with some very informative presentations and interactive exchanges." The participants were very qualified in their respective areas of expertise and provided a very valuable networking opportunity. The event was professionally managed, ran smoothly, and comes highly recommended. This Symposium comes highly recommended. You won’t be disappointed!"
- Subra Narayan, Director, Venture Capital, Eastman Kodak Co.

"The Frost & Sullivan Growth Innovation and Leadership Executive Congress exceeded my expectations. After one of the networking dinners, I had the rare opportunity to connect casually with an executive from a company in an adjacent space that had successfully dealt with many of the issues we are currently wrestling with who was willing to share their solutions. In addition, I found the sessions to be incredibly enlightening -- amazing how companies big and small are all dealing with similar growth and innovation issues. I took home a plethora of insights on growing my company."
- Jim Spare, President & Chief Executive Officer, Canesta

"The Growth Innovation and Leadership Executive Congress was a great opportunity to learn what is important and urgent to company executives across North America. Usually, I learn from my peers in my industry and in my region. At the Frost & Sullivan event, I found that the conversation was significantly different and focused elsewhere than new web technologies. It was an eye-opener. Frost & Sullivan has a unique model for allowing participants to create their own insights and conclusions that industry-specific conferences can't imitate."
- Deborah Grove, Principal, Grove Associates

“This was an excellent forum to get ideas around growth from some of the top minds”
-Gary Fairley, Director of Marketing, CIBA

"The Frost & Sullivan Growth Innovation and Leadership Executive Congress was a great event. It really opened my eyes to the importance of innovation."
- Frank Pagano, CEO, Coni-Seal Inc.

"I found the Frost & Sullivan Growth Innovation and Leadership Executive Congress an excellent place to discuss with my peers issues and opportunities in growing our business. I also found it refreshing to know that I was not alone in having, "The Board expecting above average growth and profitability". The bottom line is that growing the business is hard work and there is no magic to it. This Congress did not try to offer magic, but sound advice on growing the business."
- Francis Memole, Executive Vice President, Iteris, Inc.

"Frost & Sullivan's Executive Congress on Growth Innovation and Leadership is a must-attend event for practitioners involved at the cutting edge of innovation. The event provides opportunities to learn about innovative best practices through real-world case studies that are all centered around one focus area -- business growth."
- Sanjay Dua, Chief Marketing Officer, Teak Technologies

"The Frost & Sullivan Growth Innovation and Leadership event was very valuable. As a financial person, it allowed me to meet with senior R &D and marketing people, which I usually don’t meet. It gave me a different perspective on the industry and in four instances of useful insight into the strategy of specific companies."
- Jean L. Stephan Cayanni, Senior Managing Director, RSM EquiCo, Capital Markets

"As a first time participant at the Frost & Sullivan Growth Innovation and Leadership event I was very impressed with the caliber of the attendees and the ideas being exchanged. A very worthwhile expenditure of time and company resources."
- Greg Galvin, President and CEO, Kionix, Inc.

"We attend many trade shows and conventions throughout the year and found Frost & Sullivan's Executive Summit to be much better than the industry mega shows. Frost & Sullivan's intimate gathering of high caliber attendees put us in direct contact with the users and buyers of our services."
- Jack Bissell, COO, EKM Corporation

"Frost & Sullivan does a terrific job in assembling quality programs that engage outstanding industry thought leaders. The interactive structure promotes exchange of knowledge and best practices and we always take away excellent ideas and solutions from our talented peer participants."
- David Pilosof, Director, Consumer Applied Technology - R&D, The Clorox Company

"As great as the content of the event is, it is surpassed with networking opportunities with some of the most respected business leaders in America. This conference is a wonderful learning experience and a great venue to exchange ideas and best business practices."
- Fred Miller, Vice President Global Sales, Marriott International

"A great opportunity to meet and substantively engage with thought leaders from all aspects of the industry. A fabulous, group learning curve for anyone in the industry, but typically focused on their function"
- Linda McAllister, Director Tech. Management, Roche Dx Corpin, Dx

"Through a combination of formal and informal sessions with appropriate time allocations and varieties of format, Frost & Sullivan created an inviting, collaborative environment in which both participants and speakers interacted in many beneficial discussions"
- Rachel Nguyen, Senior Manager, Advanced Planning Strategy, Nissan North America

"A meeting where we share concerns about topics highly charged with uncertainty and the discourse leads to some clarity and lower uncertainty"
- Rosendo Fuquen, Manager, Emerging Technologies, The Timken Co.

What I liked best about the event was the total access to Executive Prospects.
- Stephen Monk, Executive Consultant, The Forum Corporation

Compared to other events I've participated in this year, the number of prospects and/or customers at this show was the best I've ever seen.
- Don Creswell, Co-Founder & VP Sales & Marketing, SmartOrg

The solutions wheel ensure a minimum # of face-to-face qualifications.
- Bo Mahoney, Director of Sales, Targus

Great forum for generating leads!
- Shiela Mello, Managing Partner, Product Development Corporation

The ability to network with our prospects and/or customers at this event was fantastic.
- Amit Dave, President, Sales Element

Compared to other events I've participated in this year, the number of prospects an/or customers at this show as better than most.
- Ken Sawka, Managing Partner, Outward Insights

The ability to network with our prospects and/or customers at this event was the best I've ever seen.
- Mark Ando, Director of Business Development, Stratos Product Development

I liked the fact that it is not a tradeshow and that sponsors can participate in events that highlight our expertise.
- Karianne Paulo, Sr. Manager, ZS Associates

What I liked best about this event was the executive level prospects in attendance.
- Stan Martin, CEO, Adroit Consulting

"The GIL 2009 event optimized my time, relationship acquisition and potential business deals with a creative, effective agenda and exceptional attendees."
- Luis Solis, Strategic Customer Advocate, Imaginatik

"After sponsoring just two events, we decided to partner with Frost & Sullivan for a 12-month Integrated Marketing Campaign. We not only experienced first-hand the high level of business executives in attendance seeking strategies to grow their businesses. We were also impressed with the level of customer service provided by the Frost & Sullivan team. As our partner, Frost & Sullivan is now an extension of our marketing team and we look forward to a long-term relationship as partners."
- Geoff Waite, Vice President - Sagentia Inc.

"I have a multi-perspective view of Frost & Sullivan. Just a couple years ago, I was a Vice President within Frost & Sullivan and attended the Executive MindXchanges as a Frost & Sullivan staff member. Having that experience and exposure, I was well aware of the high level audience in attendance and the quality content produced by the Events Division. Now that I’m directing HCL Technologies Americas business, it was an easy decision to sign on as a MindXchange sponsor. This past March we re-signed for our second MindXchange sponsorship and are now in discussions for an Integrated Marketing Campaign to include Research, White Papers, eBroadcasts, and more events. If you only knew what I know, you’d understand why Frost & Sullivan’s Events division is a great team to partner with."
- Manoj Kenkare, Director of Life Sciences - HCL America

"We’re a boutique competitive intelligence services firm that has sponsored over 10 Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchanges during the past five years. . . and for good reasons:

Frost & Sullivan consistently delivers quality programs using a highly interactive format that removes the barriers between sponsors and attendees.In fact, Attendees want to hear the service providers’ perspectives. The audience quality is exceptional; both from the level of audience perspective and the vendor:end-user ratio. We consistently develop relationships and ROI Year-after-year, signing on for Frost & Sullivan events is the easiest decision I have to make"
- Erik Glitman, Managing Director, Research and Operations - Fletcher/CSI

"Product Development Consulting (PDC) has been sponsoring Frost & Sullivan’s Executive MindXchanges for the past three years and recently joined their Membership program. The interactive MindXchange format is ideal for a boutique consulting firm like PDC. Frost & Sullivan delivers top quality attendees (prospects) with sponsors positioned as peers (no “us-them” barriers between Attendees and Sponsors) in an intimate, engaging, open-fourm networking atmosphere jam-packed with touchpoints to help foster and build solid relationships. No other event positions us better to showcase our Intellectual Capital and we look forward to participating in Frost & Sullivan’s 2009 events and beyond."
- Sheila Mello, Managing Partner and Principal Consultant - Product Development Consulting

"Frost & Sullivan events are very different and much more valuable than the typical conferences we attend. They are incredibly effective venues focused on getting all participants to network in a comfortable and open environment and on enabling real dialog about critical issues facing business today. We're enthusiastically looking forward to working with F&S in the future."
- Dan Chow, Senior Vice President, George Group Consulting, L.P.

"Frost & Sullivan's approach to the Executive Summit is unique. It is a highly interactive forum that provides the ability to focus on industry issues, both for sellers and buyers, and as such, should be one of the key tools in any company's marketing tool kit. Even better, the real R.O.I. is exceptional."
- Rob Rappaport, President & CEO, Conversive, Inc.

"An excellent environment for high-quality conversations that for us, translated into high-quality clients."
- Jeff Thull, Chief Executive Officer and President, Prime Resource Group

"This I the best forum for developing new business that I have ever attended. Great team organization on the front-end led to awesome potential in the middle and back-ed! Frost & Sullivan Summits are must-attend, must-budget for, must return events!! I had high expectations coming into this event and the results and experience have far exceeded them. Thank you!"
- Debbie Whiting, President, Best-of-Breed Technology

"As an exhibitor, Frost & Sullivan's staff does an outstanding job with their Executive MindXchange. Their on-site staff is always very energetic and outgoing in terms of making sure the exhibitor has a rewarding experience, and has the opportunity to begin building relationships with conference participants they're interested in meeting."
- Derek L. Johnson, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Research, Aurora WDC

"Frost & Sullivan provides a top-flight venue for substantial discussion of timely and compelling issues. Highly motivated participants seeking practical answers. First class."
- Perry Kamel, COO, Maxamine, Inc.

"Frost & Sullivan stands out from other events because of its strength of attendees, effectiveness of its presenters and interactions of the Frost personnel, attendees and sponsors. No other organization supports its sponsors with the attention to detail that F&S provides. The events are of great value to practitioners & sponsors alike."
- Chris Campbell, President, nxtMOVE

"It's rare when a sponsorship opportunity lives up to expectations. Without a doubt we met and surpassed our objectives for this event. The F&S Executive Summit provides a truly unique format for making high quality contacts with key decision makers at world-class companies."
- Tim Riesterer, Chief Marketing Officer, Ventaso, Inc.