Event Info

When major technology companies like IBM, SUN, Oracle begin investing large sums in a particular area – Open Source, it is a sign that this is a major emerging technology and market trend. Open source technologies are permeating all realms of the IT computing environment today. This seminar will highlight emerging business, technical, and management trends in open source. Leading industry experts in open source space will share their knowledge and insights. The audience will come away with practical and strategic insights on assessing and deploying open source applications, leveraging the open source trend, and what to look for when investing time or money in open source projects. Additionally, experts from key open source companies and projects will discuss their success stories.

The Leadership Forum and University of California Club of Santa Clara County (a Cal Alumni Association Chartered Club) present an evening seminar:

Topic:	"Emerging Opportunities in Open Source Technologies "

Moderator:	Raj Rao, Former VP Program Management & Operations, Peoplesoft (Former Sr. VP Product Management & Marketing, BroadVision)
Speakers:	Bernard Golden, CEO, Navica
	Mark Towfig, VP Engineering, NexTag
Date:	Wednesday April 13, 2005

Time:	6:30pm-7:00pm Networking & Registration Check-in
	7:00pm-7:45pm Bernard Golden presentation
	7:45pm-8:30pm Mark Towfiq presentation
	8:30pm-8:50pm panel discussion

Location:	Fenwick & West law office (directions)
	801 California St., Mountain View, CA 94041

Cost:	$15 if pre-reg by Mon 4/11 $20 after 4/11/05, $25 walk-in Seating is limited. Pre-register now and save $$$!

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Format:	- Presentation on Open Source phenomenon state of the union (45 min) - presentation on Open Source use case study (45 min) - panel discussion and Q&A (20 min)

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