Released on = January 24, 2007, 9:04 am

Press Release Author = Pink Elephant

Industry = Management

Press Release Summary = Christopher Gardner, whose life story is the subject of
Oscar nominated film The Pursuit of Happyness, will be appearing as a keynote
speaker at Pink Elephant's 11th Annual International IT Service Management
Conference and Exhibition, taking place February 18-21, 2007 at the Venetian Hotel
in Las Vegas.

Press Release Body = TORONTO, ON - January 24, 2007 - Christopher Gardner, whose
life story is the subject of Oscar nominated film The Pursuit of Happyness, will be
appearing as a keynote speaker at Pink Elephant's 11th Annual International IT
Service Management Conference and Exhibition, taking place February 18-21, 2007 at
the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.

The IT Service Management Conference is the world's largest event dedicated to IT
best practices and attracts thousands of IT practitioners and top software vendors
each year. Complementing the presentation roster of international IT directors, top
business school professors, service management gurus and Pink Elephant's own
consultants is a provocative set of motivational speakers.

"Mr. Gardner will share his story about faith, entrepreneurship and determination in
the face of unimaginable obstacles during our conference's opening ceremonies,
surely setting an uplifting tone for the remainder of this event," says conference
chair George Spalding. "His message is inspiring, especially today, not only to the
business community at large but also to each of us as individuals."

After a series of unfortunate circumstances, Mr. Gardner found himself homeless and
the sole guardian to his toddler son. Unwilling to sacrifice his dream of becoming a
broker, Gardner started at the bottom of the financial services industry ladder and
slowly began pulling himself up.

Today, he is a self-made millionaire and owner of Gardner Rich & Company, an
institutional brokerage firm specializing in the execution of debt, equity and
derivative products transactions. Mr. Gardner is also a highly sought after speaker,
philanthropist, and has been featured on many television news programs, including
the CBS Evening News and ABC's 20/20.

Will Smith's portrayal of Mr. Gardner in The Pursuit Of Happyness recently earned
him an Oscar nomination in the best actor category. The Academy Awards will air
live on February 25 at 8:00 pm ET.

For complete program details, and a full keynote listing that includes a renowned
Beatles photographer and the first female to pilot and command an American
spacecraft, visit Pink Elephant's website (www.pinkelephant.com) where you can also
listen to a PinkPodcast about the exciting plans for the 11th Annual IT Service
Management Conference.

About Pink Elephant

Pink Elephant is the world leader in IT management best practices, offering
solutions to public and private businesses globally, and many listed in the Fortune
500. The Company specializes in improving the quality of IT services through the
application of recognized frameworks, including the Information Technology
Infrastructure Library (ITIL). For more information, please visit
www.pinkelephant.com

ITIL® is a Registered Trade Mark and a Registered Community Trade Mark of the Office
of Government Commerce, and is Registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.

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For further information, please contact:
Ann Lamanes, Assistant Manager, Marketing Services - Communications
Pink Elephant
Toll Free: 1-888-273-7465, Ext. 295
E-mail: a.lamanes@pinkelephant.com


Web Site = http://www.pinkelephant.com/en-US/Products/Conferences/ITM07.htm

Contact Details = Ann Lamanes, Assistant Manager, Marketing Services - Communications
Pink Elephant
5575 North Service Road
Burlington, ON L7L 6M1
Toll Free: 1-888-273-7465, Ext. 295
Fax: 905-331-5070
E-mail: a.lamanes@pinkelephant.com