[Van-pm] Summer Conferences -- OSCON 2005

[Helen Cook]

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Just 3 more weeks until the 7th Annual O'Reilly Open Source Convention 
August 1-5 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.  
http://conferences.oreilly.com/oscon

OSCON helps you to push the envelope of skills, productivity, and know-how
in an open and welcoming environment. Spend an energizing week in
beautiful Portland, Oregon, and connect with other developers from around
the world and across the open source spectrum. From Linux and Perl to
security, databases, and more, the 2005 edition of OSCON helps you get
where you need to go with open source.

For a complete list of speakers, sessions,  and events, see:
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/pub/w/38/speakers.html

***The Open Source Business Review***
New to OSCON this year is the Open Source Business Review, two days of
focused, interactive sessions designed for executives and IT managers
looking to efficiently integrate open source resources into their
existing infrastructure. 

In addition to exclusive sessions, OSBR participants can also attend OSCON
keynote presentations and sessions, the exhibit hall, and all evening
events and activities.

To view the complete OSBR program, go to:
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/pub/w/38/osbr.html


**Don't Miss These Exciting Events and Extracurricular Activities**
- Tuesday Night Extravaganza: Damian Conway, Paul Graham, and Larry Wall
share deep and entertaining thoughts with the assembled OSCON throng
- Exhibit Hall Reception and Author Round-up: have a drink, see what
exhibitors and sponsors have to offer, and say hello to a host of open
source authors
- Gibson Jam Session:  also during the Exhibit Hall reception will be
special guests courtesy of Gibson Guitars who will be rocking the show
floor for our listening pleasure.
- Powell's Technical Book Store Open House: This venerable Portland
Institution throws opens its doors to OSCON participants
-  OSCON Awards:  Stay tuned for more information on these exciting awards

and recipients. 
- HP Photo Contest: Polish your lens and pack extra batteries, because HP
is once again sponsoring a photo competition just for OSCON participants
- Portland Bridges Tour: Calling all massive gearheads--get a
behind-the-scenes look at how some of Portland's famous spans operate
- Birds of a Feather sessions (BoFs): BoFs offer a place to gather with
other open source fans on the topic of your choice

OSCON is the place to be. 
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/pub/w/38/register.html


See you there!

The O'Reilly OSCON Team

For information on exhibiting or becoming a sponsor at OSCON, contact
Andrew Calvo at (707) 827-7176, or andrewc at oreilly.com for more info.

To become a media sponsor at O'Reilly conferences, contact Margi Levin at
(707) 827-7184, or margi at oreilly.com

***Upcoming O'Reilly Conferences*** (http://conferences.oreilly.com):
- Web 2.0, October 5-7 in San Francisco, CA
- O'Reilly European OSCON, October 17-20, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference, March 6-9, 2006
  in San Diego, CA

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