CloudCamp Brussels, Oct 30, 2008
About CloudCamp:
CloudCamp is an unconference where early adopters of Cloud Computing technologies exchange ideas. With the rapid change occurring in the industry, we need a place where we can meet to share our experiences, challenges and solutions. At CloudCamp, you are encouraged to share your thoughts in several open discussions, as we strive for the advancement of Cloud Computing. End users, IT professionals and vendors are all encouraged to participate.
CloudCamp was formed in order to provide a common ground for the introduction and advancement of cloud computing. Through a series of local CloudCamp events, attendees can exchange ideas, knowledge and information in a creative and supporting environment, advancing the current state of cloud computing and related technologies. CloudCamp Brussels is the first edition of CloudCamp in mainland Europe, after successful editions in the US and the UK.
As an informal, member-supported gathering, we rely entirely on volunteers to help with meeting content, speakers, meeting locations, equipment and membership recruitment. We also have corporate sponsors that provide financial assistance with venues, software, books, discounts, and other valuable donations. To become a member, simply register for an upcoming event. Anyone may attend a meeting, there are no fees or dues.
Our next get-together is Thursday, Oct. 30th in Brussels, Belgium.
The event consists of three main parts:
- Keynotes & lightning talks: this is mainly the visionary and technology part of the event. Cloud evangelists and technology/visionary representatives give their view on Cloud Computing.
- Unconference: attendees split up in smaller groups to discuss topics of their specific interest.
- Networking
This is a community event. Please propose talks you would like to give, talks you would like to hear, discussions you would like to lead, or would like to participate in. You can email your suggestions to tom.leyden - at - q-layer.com.
Place to be:
Given its international character, its central location and the ease of access, we thought Brussels would be a nice location to host the first European CloudCamp. The Event will be on a boat: Biouel has been converted into a most flexible location for seminars like CloudCamp. For the event we will have the entire boat at our disposal, meaning that we have the upper deck for the networking part of the event and the lower deck for the presentations. The latter is fully equipped with 120 seats, a large screen & projector, and sound equipment.
The Biouel boat is moored at the “Quai des Matériaux – Materialenkaai” in Brussels, near Sainctelette. For more information on how to access the location, click here.
Program:
(subject to changes, depending on sponsors)
4.00 pm Welcome & drink
4.30 pm Keynote: The Shi(f)t is Happening! (Tarry Singh, Technology Evangelist)
5.00 pm Keynote “Visionary” panel (Q-layer – Salesforce.com – Flexiscale - Itricity)
5:30 pm Sponsor Lightning Talk 1: Aserver
5:35 pm Sponsor Lightning Talk 2: Quest Software
5:40 pm Sponsor Lightning Talk 3: Amazon
5:45 pm Sponsor Lightning Talk 4: Philipp Huber
5:50 pm Sponsor Lightning Talk 5: Microsoft
5.55 pm Powerbreak
6.00 pm Unconference
Introduction by Raphael Bauduin - Profoss “The Engine Behind Cloud Computing”
Attendees split up in smaller groups to discuss topics of their specific interest, moderated by volunteers.
Discussion Groups:
Cloud Computing opportunities for XSP’s Moderated by Aserver
Cloud Computing & Open Source Moderated by Profoss
More to be added …
7.00 pm Closing Talk
Networking (Boat needs to be empty by 9pm)
Organization & contact:
Media
Christine Gupta (Christine(at)guptapartnership.com)
Program
Tarry Singh (tarry.singh(at)gmail.com)
Logistics, sponsorship
Tom Leyden (tom.leyden(at)q-layer.com)
