Press Release Summary = Novell, Redhat and Google set to take centre stage
Press Release Body = London, 30th June 2006: The conference programme for this year's Linux World 2006 has just been unveiled, with companies such as Novell, Redhat and Google set to take centre stage to outline and debate the hottest and most talked about topics in the Linux industry. The conference programme will be accompanied by a series of Technical Masterclasses and Business Briefings aimed at helping attendees better understand Linux in both business and research environments. To sign up for this year's conference programme please visit www.linuxworldexpo.co.uk.
The Great Linux Debate, which is open to everyone, is also set to take place as part of the conference programme. This year's debate, entitled 'Virtualisation - Who needs it?' will see delegates discuss the complexities that virtualisation represent as well as the benefits and risks.
"With over 26 hours of content delivered by more than 18 industry gurus, we are confident that this year's conference programme will be the best ever," commented Sarah Williams, event director, Turret Group, who is organising the event. "Speakers will touch on everything from mobile Linux to convergence and will appeal to everyone from IT Directors to research students."
Confirmed speakers include Jeremy Allison, Senior Developer, Novell Corp, Chris DiBona, Open Source Programs Manager, Google and Alan Cox, Fellow, Redhat. As well as Ian Pratt, Senior Lecturer, University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory, Chris Lewis, IT Manager of hotel group, Malmaison and Dr. Ruediger Berlich, from the Institute of Scientific Computing.
For more information please visit http://www.linuxworldexpo.co.uk/
NOTES TO EDITORS
About IDG World Expo IDG World Expo produces technology-focused tradeshows, conferences and events for professionals seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking and one-stop comparison shopping. As the leading technology event management company, IDG World Expo leverages its experience and knowledge of technology-focused events and conferences, enabling technology companies to capture the attention and loyalty of influential buyers. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company.
About Linux World LinuxWorld is held in 12 countries and there are 15 shows (2 per year in the US, Japan, and in China; 1 each in Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Germany, UK, Italy and Netherlands.
About Turret Group Turret Group is an event organiser based in West London. Formerly Turret RAI plc, the company organises trade shows, conferences and publishes specialist magazines and directories. www.turretgroup.com
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