HP World 2005 call for papers

[John Payne_2]

It's that time of the year again! I just thought I'd make the post to encourage people to speak at HP World. I've done it for a couple of years now. Now that it's 100% Interex, there should be lots more opportunity for people like us to present, and really, that's what's great about HP World anyway.

To read more, go to:
http://www.hpworld.com/conference/hpworld2005/hpw05_speak_01.jsp
(Look at the content areas if you want to get some pointers on topics.) I have 2 presentations I can think of to submit, 1 new, 1 a 'rerun'.

If you are wondering if you should do a presentation or not, the answer is yes! HP World is one of the best conferences around, and the more presentations by ordinary people like us, the better. (Can I call us ordinary?) If you are unsure about what to speak on, pick a topic you know fairly well and do it. The presentation slides are not due until the middle of July, if they accept your presentation, and that gives you time to become an expert in that topic. (I like to do new presentations, it forces me to become as expert as I can on the topic I present...)

This year they are giving an award for the top presentation.

Any takers? It really isn't that bad. I get a little nervous, but the people in the presentations are just like me (ok, maybe not 'just' like me...) so it helps.

John

[Steven E. Protter]

I just signed up for two possibilities.

They are topics I've dealth with in itrc forums but the wider audience could help. Hopefully I'll find a way to use itrc forums in the presentation.

SEP

[John Payne_2]

Deadline is Jan 28th. IT doesn't look like there are a large number of presentations submitted from regular users like us. Anyone interested?

John

[Steven E. Protter]

John,

If I've been through the site and submitted my ideas, am I done? Or do I have to submit a more detailed presentation by the 28th?

SEP

[John Payne_2]

Looks like you're done. They will send out email in May about acceptance of the presentation. You don't have to do anything until then. If they accept your presentation, they will send out a template for the Powerpoint presentations for you to use and some further information on preparing the session, etc, etc.

Good Luck

John