[Lancaster] Fw: Open Source Software: Don't miss out on
theWestminster eForum keynote seminar - 12th September, London
Phil Chandler
phil.chandler at folly.co.uk
Fri Aug 31 11:26:33 BST 2007
Bit strange, none of the URLs work for me. Anyone else?
Phil
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From: lancaster-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk [mailto:lancaster-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of Mark Williams
Sent: 30 August 2007 23:02
To: Lancaster Linux User Group
Subject: [Lancaster] Fw: Open Source Software: Don't miss out on theWestminster eForum keynote seminar - 12th September, London
For anyone interested in public policy on and public sector/big business use of Open Source :-
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Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:29:05 +0100
From: "Katie Osgood [WeF]" <katie at westminstereforum.co.uk>
To: <lancaster at lug.org.uk>
Subject: Open Source Software: Don't miss out on the Westminster eForum keynote seminar - 12th September, London
Dear Mr Williams
Westminster eForum Keynote Seminar
Open Source Software
Morning, 12th September 2007
Central London, tbc.
Live agenda <http://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/eforum/ossagenda.pdf> | Our website <http://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/eforum/diary.aspx> | Book online <http://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/eforum/bookopensource.html>
I am writing to invite you to attend the above seminar.
I believe this is the first time I have contacted you. If you would prefer not to receive any of our occasional emails let me know. Please note there is a charge for most delegates, although no one is excluded on the basis of ability to pay (see below).
Open Source Software (OSS), such as Linux, OpenOffice.org, Java and Mozilla, is increasingly viewed, by many IT professionals, as viable and cost effective alternatives to more established brands.
The focus of this seminar is OSS, its adoption by the public sector, its increasing use by business and how its popularity may affect the software industry as well as the use of IT more widely.
We have already had interest in this seminar, with places booked for officials from the Department for Communities and Local Government, the Central Office of Information, Ofwat, Directgov, and UK Trade and Investment; for representatives from industry, interest groups and support services, including: the Open Rights Group, Burges Salmon, Lewis Silkin, Simmons & Simmons, Eversheds, OCR, Foviance, BCS Health Foundation, Health Systems Consultants, Becta, Berwin Leighton Paisner, Olswang, National Grid Wireless, Fast Web Media, Elefire, South East Open Source Solutions, and Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, and for the press, including ZDNet, and LinuxUser and Developer magazine.
Agenda
I have copied our current draft agenda here, below my signature, for your reference. The updated, live agenda can also be viewed here, at our website <http://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/eforum/ossagenda.pdf> .
Themes expected to be addressed include:
* How converting to OSS may affect businesses;
* The advantages and disadvantages of switching to OSS for the Government and the public sector;
* Why the UK has been more hesitant than other European countries in adopting OSS;
* To what extent OSS affects innovation and competition in the software market place;
* How Open Source may develop in the future; and
* Whether the different OSS licenses affect choice and profitability.
Speakers
We are delighted that Alan Cox, key developer of the Linux kernel, will be giving a keynote address at this seminar.
Addresses will also be given by Ross Gardler, Service Manager at OSS Watch, and Trevor Pegley of Visionhall.
Other confirmed speakers include:
* John Powell, Chief Executive, Alfresco;
* Gerry McMullan, Head of IT Strategy, Birmingham City Council;
* Adam Jollens, World Wide Open Source Strategy Manager, IBM;
* Chris Lewis, Chief Information Officer, Malmaison;
* Nick McGrath, Director of Platform Strategy, Microsoft;
* Glyn Moody, Technology Writer;
* Andrew Katz, Partner, Moorcrofts;
* Tristan Nitot, Founder and President, Mozilla Europe;
* Mark Taylor, President, Open Source Consortium, and CEO, Sirius;
* Dr Malcolm Newdick, Managing Director, Riverbank IT Management;
* Phil Hemmings, Director of Corporate Affairs, RM; and
* Michael Kahn, Chief Information Officer, Specsavers Opticians.
Dr John Pugh MP and David Gauke MP will be chairing this seminar.
Output
A PDF briefing document based on the discussions at the seminar will be offered within a few days of the seminar to Ministers and officials at the Home Office and other departments affected by the issues, Parliamentarians with a special interest in these areas, other agencies and the European Commission. It will include transcripts of all speeches and questions and answers sessions from the day, along with access to PowerPoint presentations, speaker biographies, attendee list, an agenda and sponsor information. It is made available subject to strict restrictions on public use, similar to those for Select Committee Uncorrected Evidence, and is intended to provide timely information for interested parties who are unable to attend on the day.
All delegates will receive free copies and are invited to contribute to the content.
For your background, the Westminster eForum is an impartial and cross-party organisation that has enjoyed considerable support from within Parliament and government. It organises senior level seminars on public policy in telecoms and new media. The Forum has no policy agenda of its own. All events adhere to the Forum's core proposition of impartiality, not to the agenda of any sponsor.
Forum events are frequently the platform for major policy statements from senior Ministers and regulators, opposition spokesmen and senior opinion formers in industry and interest groups. Events regularly receive prominent coverage in the national and trade press.
Booking Arrangements
To book places, please fill in our online booking form <http://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/eforum/bookopensource.html> , or reply to this email indicating your intention to book a place at the event. This will be taken as a confirmed booking and will be subject to our terms and conditions below.
Please pay in advance by credit card on 01276 489144. If advance credit card payment is not possible please let me know and we may be able make other arrangements.
Options and charges are as follows:
* Places at Open Source Software (including PDF copy of the briefing document) are £190 plus VAT (£223.25);
* Concessionary rate places for small charities, unfunded individuals and those in similar circumstances are £80 plus VAT (£94). Please be sure to apply for this at the time of booking.
For those who cannot attend:
* Copies of the briefing document, including full transcripts of all speeches and the question and comment sessions and further articles from interested parties, will be available approximately 7 days after the event for £95 plus VAT (£111.63);
* Concessionary rate: £50 plus VAT.
If you find the charge for tickets a barrier to attending please let me know and we will do our best to see you are not excluded. Please note terms and conditions below (including cancellation charges).
If you would prefer not to receive any more occasional communications from us please contact remove at westminsterforumprojects.co.uk, and we will remove you from our mailing list.
I do hope that you will be able to participate in what promises to be a most useful morning and look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
Katie Osgood
Katie Osgood
Senior Producer, Westminster eForum
Connaught House
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Westminster eForum Keynote Seminar: Open Source Software
Venue: Central London
Timing: Morning, 12th September 2007
8.45 - 9.00 Registration
9.00 - 9.05 Chairman's opening remarks
Dr John Pugh MP
9.05 - 9.20 What is Open Source Software (OSS)?: An overview
Theme: What is "open source software"?
Ross Gardler, Service Manager, OSS Watch
Questions and comments from the floor
9.20 - 10.10 Open Source Software and Business
Theme: What are the advantages and disadvantages of OSS to industry when compared to propriety software? How do the opportunities and obligations made by user licences affect choice and profitability? How easy is switching to OSS for business?
Michel Kahn, Chief Information Officer, Specsavers Opticians
Nick McGrath, Director of Platform Strategy, Microsoft
Andrew Katz, Partner, Moorcrofts
John Powell, Chief Executive, Alfresco
Journalist
Questions and comments from the floor
10.10 - 10.20 Open Source Software and the Public Sector: A case study
Theme: Using OSS in the public sector
Trevor Pegley, Visionhall
10.20 - 11.10 Open Source Software and the Public Sector
Theme: What are the advantages and disadvantages for the public sector of switching to open source? Why has the UK been more hesitant than some other European nations in adopting OSS into central and local government, as well as the larger public sector? How would adopting OSS effect schools and other public sector institutions?
Mark Taylor, President, Open Source Consortium, and CEO, Sirius
Adam Jollens, World Wide Open Source Strategy Manager, IBM
Phil Hemmings, Director of Corporate Affairs, RM
Gerry McMullen, Head of IT Strategy, Birmingham City Council
Questions and comments from the floor with public sector speaker
11.10 - 11.15 Chairman's closing remarks
Dr John Pugh MP
11.15 - 11.35 Coffee
11.35 - 11.40 Chairman's opening remarks
David Gauke MP
11.40 - 12.25 The impact of Open Source Software and the way ahead
Theme: Is OSS a viable alternative to propriety software? How will open source software change the software market and business more widely? How does OSS affect innovation and competition within the sector? Can companies afford the financial, time and training costs of switching to OSS?
Tristan Nitot, Founder, President, Mozilla Europe
Dr Malcolm Newdick, Managing Director, Riverbank IT Management
Glyn Moody, Technology Writer
Chris Lewis, IT Manager, Malmaison
Senior representative, Software business
Questions and comments from the floor
12.25 - 12.55 The future of Open Source
Theme: A view from the open source industry.
Alan Cox, Developer, Linux
Questions and comments from the floor
12.55 - 13.00 Chairman's and WeF closing remarks
David Gauke MP
Peter van Gelder, Director, Westminster eForum
Draft agenda subject to change
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