System iNetwork

July 27, 2009

Next RPG & DB2 Summit Set for October 13-15

System i Developer has announced its next RPG & DB2 Summit conference dates and location: October 13-15, 2009 at the Sofitel in Minneapolis. In a year that finds many conference organizers cutting back, System i Developer says it's planning a full conference program of four tracks spanning three full days, plus a fourth day of optional Headstart Seminars. The curriculum focuses exclusively on topics of interest to RPG and DB2 development professionals.

System i Developer is a consortium led by four i-focused partners: Susan Gantner, Jon Paris, Paul Tuohy, and Skip Marchesani.

In addition, the conference boasts some additional expert speakers: Scott Klement, Barbara Morris, Mike Cain, Kent Milligan, Bruce Vining, and Aaron Bartell.

"Once again, we're fortunate to have our favorite gurus working with us," Paris says. "Each of these individuals adds a unique dimension to the Summit, and we have a great time together. The dynamics create a fantastic environment for teaching and for learning."

He adds, "With many IT departments facing budget and staff cuts, it is even more critical for developers to stay up-to-date and improve their personal productivity. We try to do our part by inviting the best speakers in the industry and by making the Summit affordable."

Full disclosure: The RPG & DB2 Summit is sponsored by System iNetwork, in addition to IBM Systems Magazine.

System i Developer says it has significantly updated its agenda for 2009, focusing on practical, in-depth, use-it-today tips and techniques on topics ranging from RPG IV to SQL to modernizing program architecture as well as user interfaces. The four optional half-day Headstart Seminars on Monday, October 12 focus on SQL, PHP, Subprocedures and Service Programs, and HTML/Javascript/CSS for RPG developers.

Attendees can add seminars to their conference registration at $215 for one seminar or $295 for two. Early registration rates are $995 ($895 for Alumni) through August 31. Attendees can book rooms at the Sofitel for $99 a night.

For more information, check out http://www.systemideveloper.com.

Posted by cmaxcer at July 27, 2009 10:16 AM