Subject: [SDForum] 2nd Ruby Conference, SaaScon Raffle & More

From: SDForum Events <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 19:30:18 -0400 (EDT)

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Saturday-Sunday, April 21-22, 2007, 8:30 AM, at the Tech Museum
 
Second Annual Silicon Valley Ruby Conference

If you're a software developer who's curious about the cutting edge and wondering what the noise is all about, SDForum invites you to spend two days drinking from a ruby-colored firehose. 

Learn from the Early Adopters. New technologies involve risk, pain, and a learning curve. Avoid the most disastrous mistakes, and learn how to quickly reap compelling benefits by learning from the people who've been there. 
Understand the Enthusiasm. Experience the power of Ruby first-hand. Spend two days immersed in the world of Ruby and then decide for yourself. 
Hear From Founders who are Risking it All. Thinking about a new startup? Wondering if Ruby makes sense for you? Hear from founders who decided to bet the farm on Ruby.

Speakers (updated daily):
Kevin Clark from Powerset 
Evan Phoenix from n2 Systems
Charles Nutter and Thomas Enebo: The JRuby Guys from Sun Microsystems
Asuman Suenbuel from SAP
Josh Susser from Powerset
Tom Preston-Werner from Powerset
Ezra Zygmuntowicz, Lead Rails Evangelist, Engine Yard 

To Register:    http://www.sdforum.org/SDForum/Templates/CalendarEvent.aspx?CID=2135&mo=4&yr=2007

Deadline: Monday, April 30th, 5:00pm

Call For Applications: for the Investor Forum - Powered by Deloitte, SVB Capital and SDForum 

We are proud to present the Investor Forum: Powered by Deloitte, SVB Capital and SDForum. This program highlights emerging technology companies at early and late stage. Next Investor Forum - Tuesday, June 12th, 2007. Interested in being a participant?

See our application procedures:  http://www.sdforum.org/SDForum/Templates/Level1.aspx?pid=10219&sid=2

SDForum Members Only!

April 17-18, 2007, Santa Clara
SaaScon SDForum Members can enter the raffle for a free pass

Up to 10 SDForum Members will win to go to SaaScon Free! 

Also SDForum members get $100 discount to SaaScon. 

Software as a Service (SaaS) has forever changed the way that software is delivered, implemented and managed. Regardless if you are considering, planning, or already deploying SaaS solutions - Find the answers you need to know at the only independent conference that provides practical case studies and real-world SaaS deployments - Software as a Service Conference (SaaScon). 

More info: http://www.sdforum.org/SDForum/Templates/Level1.aspx?pid=10080&sid=7

Mon, April 2,
East Palo Alto

International SIG Program:

Scandinavia: Opportunities and Challenges

Please come and join the SD Forum International Program as we present a lively panel discussion of experts who will share with us a broad and balanced view of the state of innovation in Scandinavia.

More info:  http://www.sdforum.org/SDForum/Templates/CalendarEvent.aspx?CID=2138&mo=4&yr=2007

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Technical Events
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Two Week Outlook for April 2, 2007, to April 13, 2007

Tuesday, April 3, 6:30 PM, Palo Alto 

Java SIG: Rich Internet Apps with Dekoh Desktop
 
More info:  http://www.sdforum.org/SDForum/Templates/CalendarEvent.aspx?CID=2139 

Wednesday, April 4, 6:30 PM, Palo Alto 

Windows SIG: WPF and XAML, chicken or egg? Part I 

More info:  http://www.sdforum.org/SDForum/Templates/CalendarEvent.aspx?CID=2140 

Mobile Internet: No meeting this month.

Wednesday, April 11, 7:00 PM, Palo Alto 

Emerging Tech SIG: One Laptop per Child 

More info:  http://www.sdforum.org/SDForum/Templates/CalendarEvent.aspx?CID=2116&mo=4&yr=2007 

Wednesday, April 11, 11:45 AM, San Jose 

PMI Silicon Valley Tools and Techniques Forum
Achieving Business Value from Enterprise Project Management 
How do Fortune 100 customers realize business value from Enterprise Project Management (EPM)?

More info:  http://www.sdforum.org/SDForum/Templates/CalendarEvent.aspx?CID=2150&mo=4&yr=2007 

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Business Events
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Two Week Outlook for April 2, 2007, to April 13, 2007

Monday, April 9, 6:30 PM, East Palo Alto

Marketing SIG: Strategic Alliances: Partnering for Growth 

More info:  http://www.sdforum.org/SDForum/Templates/CalendarEvent.aspx?CID=2142 

Wednesday, April 11, 9:00 AM, Menlo Park

Visiting Hours - the Professor is In! 

More info:  http://www.sdforum.org/SDForum/Templates/CalendarEvent.aspx?CID=2155&mo=4&yr=2007

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