20090623 Many More Free Software Events Are Coming

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2009 Open World Forum

The 2009 Open World Forum (OWF) will take place on the 1st and 2nd of October at the Eurosite George V convention centre in Paris. The banner for the forum is "FLOSS: AT THE HEART OF THE DIGITAL RECOVERY" and it promotes free, libre and open source software (FLOSS) as a path to economic regrowth.

http://www.h-online.com/open/2009-Open-World-Forum--/news/113581 OW2 Consortium Showcases Open Source Enterprise Solutions at LinuxTag 2009

The OW2 Consortium is hosting the "Enterprise Development" track for the first time at LinuxTag, Europe's leading conference and exhibition for Linux and open source software. The all-day track is set to demonstrate the maturity of open source software for entreprise information systems.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2555134.htm EcoTuesday event, June 23rd The role of "open source" technology in global sustainability

Scott will talk about 'The Role of Open Source Technology in Sustainability' at EcoTuesday, an event which usually draws between 80 and 100 participants each month.

http://www.examiner.com/x-4846-SF-Green-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d22-EcoTuesday-event-June-23rd--The-role-of-open-source-technology-in--global-sustainability

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Portland downloads two new open source conventions

Open Source Bridge plans a loose "unconference" format, Eschright said, in hopes of bringing together developers from a variety of specialties. "We wanted people that work with different technologies to talk to each other," said Eschright, one of 30 volunteers staging the conference.

http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/06/first_of_two_new_tech_conferen.html

OpenSource World announces keynote speakers

IDG World Expo has announced speakers for its inaugural OpenSource World 2009 show (formerly LinuxWorld) on Aug. 12-13 in San Francisco. California Secretary of State Debra Bowen will keynote the conference, which will feature presentations on Linux desktops, netbooks, Android, mobile devices, enterprise, security, troubleshooting, and numerous "cloud" topics.

http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS6961951468.html

World's Biggest Open-Source Event Announced

Open World Forum and Open Source Think Tank to bring together key players from the world of Free, Libre and Open Source Software in Paris, September 28th-2nd October 2009. Developer communities, business and policy-makers to attend event to ensure open software plays an active role in the digital recovery.

http://business.newsfactor.com/news/World-s-Biggest-Open-Source-Event/story.xhtml?story_id=033000KRX2HC