Innovate 2012 conference is still a few months out, but our Jazz development team is already looking forward to seeing you there! With that in mind, we want to pass on the latest news about the conference from the Innovate team:

Call for papers for Innovate 2012:

We invite you to tell the world how solutions from IBM Rational have improved your business outcomes by helping you innovate and transform your software and systems delivery processes.

The Innovate team is keen to get the most compelling stories and best practices, so we’ve extended the call for papers deadline to January 16!

Innovate 2012, sponsored by Rational, is the industry event that recognizes, celebrates, and enables the development and delivery of software and systems. You don’t want to miss this exclusive opportunity to share your successes with industry leaders and peers!

Submit your speaker application today!

Three reasons why you should present at Innovate 2012!

1. Gain recognition among your industry peers as a thought leader
2. Network with 4,000+ of your fellow industry experts
3. Receive a full conference pass, valued at $1995. (One confirmed client primary speaker per company, per session, qualifies.)

Check out the line-up of Innovate 2012 streams, tracks, and topics

The Innovate agenda will feature over 400 technical sessions in 24 tracks. Review this year’s streams, tracks, and suggested speaker topics, and see how you might contribute your expertise!

Innovate 2012 is shaping up to be our very best event yet, so mark your calendars and invite your colleagues to do the same!

Five ways to increase the chance that your paper will be accepted:

1. Include measurable results
2. Share real-life examples
3. Avoid the sales pitch
4. Explain the big picture — how did the organization collaborate?
5. Speak to your industry

Registration for Innovate 2012 is now open! — Register before March 14, 2012 (see link below) and take advantage of our Early Bird Discount. You and your team memembers can save $200 on conference registration fees.

See you in Orlando in June!