Forrester Research, one of the foremost research companies on information technology, has announced their involvement with the upcoming Green IT & Cloud Computing 2.0 Summit 2011 to be held in the Washington DC area on April 20-21, 2011. The summit is an annual event put on by the Green IT Council. The summit is set to cover Green IT and Cloud Computing. Forrester Research's representatives at the summit will be their experts on Green IT and Cloud Computing. http://greeniteconomicsummit.com/ Online registration is now open http://greeniteconomicsummit.com/ Christopher Mines Senior Vice President, Research Director Chris is a research director advising tech industry Vendor Strategy professionals. He leads a research team that predicts and quantifies growth and disruption in the technology industry, focusing on the economics and business models of IT suppliers, and emerging trends in technology adoption. Currently, his research is centered on the role of information technology in enabling sustainability initiatives and improving corporate environmental responsibility. Chris holds degrees from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and the University of Pennsylvania. Lauren E Nelson Researcher Lauren is a researcher based in Cambridge, MA. She serves Infrastructure & Operations Professionals, providing insights and best-practice use of cloud computing (IaaS: public and private clouds). Lauren graduated from Wellesley College with a degree in economics. With Forrester Research's top two analysts to offer their expertise on Green IT and Cloud Computing, attendees from government, corporate, and educational institutions will have access to a wealth of knowledge. About Forrester Research Forrester Research is a technology and market research company that provides pragmatic advice to global leaders in business and technology. With hundreds of analysts and coverage areas, they are the only company that creates forward-thinking research specifically for your role in the organization. http://www.forrester.com About the Green IT Council The Green IT Council is a non-profit initiative started by leading experts in the IT Industry. The purpose of the Green IT Council is to educate IT professionals, managers, and government on the need for eco-friendly technology. The council works with leading experts to determine a standard for Eco-friendly technology, and it's true environmental impact. Recognize and award companies showing a forward thinking view of technology and its environmental impact. http://www.greenITcouncil.org Contact: Michelle Tanglao Marketing & Communications Green IT Council (703) 539-0417 mtanglao@greenITcouncil.org