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The Spring 2008 event will take place on May 13th - 15th, and will focus on GETTING REAL in the Internet industry and the success stories of those who are. The overwhelming majority of selected sessions will include the hottest trends, technologies, strategies and case studies showing how the best and brightest are most successful in their given expertise. Speakers and panelists will have real world experience, operating knowledge and an open approach to sharing their process and results including the who, how and why - a.k.a. “"show me the P&L” in every possible instance.

The event will take place at the Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center, Chicago, IL. More information about the agenda, topics, exhibitors’ list, special events, speakers, and registration procedure, are available here: http://www.ispcon.com/

CeBIT - the biggest trade show for the ICT sector worldwide - is universally regarded as the no. 1 marketplace for digital business.

In March 2009, CeBIT will once again be opening its gates in Hannover, Germany. The world's largest and most renowned trade fair for the world of IT and telecommunications will be specially featuring California as its Partner State and highlighting the hot themes of Webciety and Green IT.

Identifying trends, responding to challenges - for a number of years now CeBIT has been focusing not just on technologies and products, but also on complete solutions for concrete applications. An approach that has proved extremely popular with visitors and exhibitors alike.

Such a vast array of exhibits needs to be structured and organized into clearly defined - and clearly marked - display categories. New additions to CeBIT as from 2009 will include the fast-growing segment Internet & Mobile Solutions.

The second series of CeBIT Global Conferences, running in with parallel with the world's leading IT tradeshow, will take place from 3 to 6 March 2009.

Each day of the four-day event features prominent international IT personalities who will share their forecasts and visions for the future regarding the information economy, telecommunications and the new media. How will we be working, living and communicating in a few years' time?

The focus throughout will be on the economic and social benefits of innovative technologies. The target audience for the Global Conferences series consists of decision-makers from the ICT sector and user industries, and more generally anyone interested in thinking laterally and reflecting on where the future is headed.

Date and location:
3rd - 6th March, 2009
Hannover, Germany

Exhibitors, products, exhibition products, forums and events details are also available on the event website, at this address: www.cebit.de/homepage_e

Software Business 2009 will focus on current strategic business, financial and technology issues and growth opportunities facing executives and managers of small to mid-level software companies.

This two day conference serves owners, chief executives, presidents, vice presidents and division directors or department managers of leading and fast-growing software companies, located throughout North America, who are conducting business domestically and worldwide.

ISV executives and managers are coming to Software Business 2009 to learn from the best of breed companies, network with partners and develop their strategy and processes to grow in today's software market. Make your plans today to join more than 200 mid-sized and small software companies at the premier event for the software industry.

Presentation topics include market trends & opportunities, financing and licensing to software marketing, globalization and technology developments. The event will be organized to provide numerous opportunities for networking including refreshment and networking breaks, discussion sessions, daily luncheons and cocktail reception.

Date and location:
29th - 30th September, 2009
San Diego

Conference program, workshops, exhibitor information, participating companies, registration information are publicly available here: http://www.softwarebusinessonline.com/conf2009/SB/sb_conf09_index.php