Software & Support Verlag proudly announce ApacheCon Europe 2006, the official European conference of the Apache Software Foundation, taking place 26 – 30 June 2006 at the Burlington Hotel in Dublin, Ireland. Following the great success of ApacheCon Europe in 2005, this event will again present a unique platform for the Open Source community to acquire deep insight into the latest Open Source techniques and methodologies with strong focus on Apache-based software.
The Apache Software Foundation ranks among the leading Open Source Organizations in the world and attracts Open Source users, developers, programmers, system administrators and information architects to its conferences. Hosting conferences in both the United States as well as Europe since 2000 with attendees from over 30 countries, the ApacheCon has become one of the most renowned and highly recognized conferences about Open Source technology where you have the chance to meet key players, project managers, professionals, companies, academics and independent innovators.
With a wide range of over 70 sessions and workshops featured at ApacheCon Europe 2006 all significant aspects of Open Source technology are covered and offer insight into the latest developments of leading ASF projects and Open Source trends, such as the legendary Apache HTTP Server, Jakarta, Geronimo, Tomcat, Lenya, Cocoon, XML, Web Services, Portals, Databases, and more.
This year a 2-day business track with sessions and tutorials has been added to the conference, giving delegates the chance to learn how to realize profitable projects and what needs to be considered when using Open Source technology in day-to-day business. This offer especially aims at CIOs, CTOs, project managers and decision makers of the IT sector.
In addition, you can visit the ApacheCon exhibition where leading companies present their Apache-based technologies, solutions and services, and where you can meet other delegates, speakers, and exhibitors to exchange cutting-edge information.
ApacheCon Europe 2006 will present the unique opportunity to learn from internationally recognized experts, developers and architects in the field of Open Source such as our Opening Keynote speaker Mark Shuttleworth, as well as Cliff Schmidt, Geir Magnusson Jr., Brian W. Fitzpatrick, Rasmus Lerdorf, Matthew Langham, Carsten Ziegeler, and many more.
For the complete conference agenda and registration information please visit www.eu.apachecon.com.

