Better Software Conference & Expo 2008 brochure

LeTTeR fROM The pROgRaM chaiR Dear Colleague, june 9–12, 2008 Las Vegas, neVada The VeneTian www.sqe.com/bsce I’m Lee Copeland, Program Chair of the Better Software Conference & EXPO. On behalf of Software Quality Engineering, I’m pleased to invite you to attend this exciting conference, now in its fifth year. Software Quality Engineering has a long history of producing great conferences. The STAREAST and STARWEST testing conferences are in their sixteenth year. The Agile Development Practices conference made its successful debut last December. The four-day Better Software Conference & EXPO kicks off on Monday and Tuesday with two days of pre-conference tutorials and workshops (both full- and half-day) led by industry experts. Then, during the twoday conference on Wednesday and Thursday, we combine keynotes, concurrent classes, and the EXPO for a fantastic program. Four worldclass experts present keynote addresses to enlighten and inspire you. Forty-two concurrent classes allow you to create your own conference specific to your personal and organizational needs. cOnTenTs 4 Conference at-a-Glance Build Your Own Conference! 6 7 8 16 18 special events Conference speakers 49 in-Depth pre-Conference tutorials 4 Keynote presentations 42 Concurrent Classes Covering: • • • • • • Managing projects and teams agile Development plan-Driven Development process improvement and Measurement testing and Quality assurance security and special topics Choose from a wide variety of presentations on agile development, project management, leading people and teams, testing and QA, requirements, architecture, design, metrics, security, and other vital topics. At the EXPO you can meet one-on-one with representatives of today’s most progressive and innovative organizations. Join us in Las Vegas where there’s never a dull moment. Whether you’re attending the conference by yourself or you’ve brought the family along for the excitement, there’s something for everyone. The Venetian is one of Las Vegas’ finest conference venues. I look forward to seeing you at the Better Software Conference & EXPO. 24 event location and las Vegas Highlights What our Delegates are saying sponsors and exhibitors registration information “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” is their advertising slogan, but what you’ll learn in Vegas at the Better Software Conference & EXPO will benefit your organization for years to come. Sincerely, 25 26 27 Lee Copeland Program Chair WhO’s Behind The cOnfeRence? www.sqe.com Software Quality Engineering assists professionals interested in improving software practices. Four conferences are hosted annually—the STAR conference series, the Better Software Conference & EXPO, and Agile Development Practices. Software Quality Engineering also delivers software training, publications, and research. www.sqe.com 08 Better Software magazine brings you the hands-on facts you need to run smarter projects and to deliver better products that win in the marketplace. www.Bettersoftware.com StickyMinds.com is a complete online resource to help you produce better software. It offers original articles from industry experts, technical papers, industry news, a tools guide, forums, and much more. www.stickyMinds.com 2 To regisTer call 888-268-8770 or 904-278-0524 or visiT www.sqe.com/bscereg http://www.sqe.com/bsce http://www.sqe.com http://www.sqe.com http://www.Bettersoftware.com http://www.Bettersoftware.com http://StickyMinds.com http://www.stickyMinds.com http://www.stickyMinds.com http://www.sqe.com/bscereg

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Better Software Conference & Expo Brochure Contents Conference At-A-Glance Special Events Conference Speakers 49 In-Depth Pre-Conference Tutorials 4 Keynote Presentations 42 Concurrent Classes Event Location and Las Vegas Highlights What Our Delegates are Saying Sponsors and Exhibitors Registration Information

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