Call for Papers
Red Hat Summit + JBoss World Call for Papers
Participate to Innovate
Do you think you have what it takes to present at the premier open source technology events, the 2011 Red Hat Summit and JBoss World?
Become a Summit + JBoss World Speaker
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Read this page.
You’re already here. Good job. Take a look at the tracks below to get an idea of what topics will be covered.
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Submit your proposal.
Don’t worry, the form details what to include. Please note that all submissions are due by November 15, 2010.
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Get ready to present!
Speaker decisions will be completed in early January 2011. Red Hat will notify all proposed speakers of the committee’s decisions.
Speaker Benefits
- One free conference pass, which is good for all sessions, keynotes, events, and conference-sponsored meals
- One night of free hotel stay (the night before the presentation)
- Bragging rights
Important Dates – Call for Papers is now closed. You will be notified by mid-January if your session was accepted.
- Nov. 29, 2010: Call for Papers closes
- Jan. 3 – 7, 2011: Acceptance/Decline notifications sent
- April 6, 2011: Submit signed release forms
- April 20, 2011: Final presentation slides due
Speaker Responsibilities
By submitting a session proposal, you are granting Red Hat permission to publish your name, company name, biography, and presentation summary in conference materials, including the online agenda, event guide, and event newspaper. By submitting the session proposal, you warrant that it contains no confidential information or trade secrets. If you are acting within the scope of your employment, or as an employee, contractor, or agent of another party, you warrant that such party has full knowledge of your actions and has consented thereto.
Each accepted speaker will present in a one-hour breakout session. To ensure that conference attendees experience relevant and professional presentations, speakers are expected to prepare their presentations according to the guidelines and timelines provided. Speakers will have access to Red Hat professionals to help shape final content.
2011 Red Hat Summit + JBoss World Tracks
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What’s New
Linux in the enterprise is rapidly evolving. Learn about the latest in open source virtualization, middleware, infrastructure, security, desktop technology, messaging, storage, and more.
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What’s Next (Red Hat Summit only)
Be the first to know about what’s on the horizon from Red Hat and industry partners. Learn about future innovations in virtualization, management, security, certifications, and more.
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Decoding the Code
Interested in optimizing your open source investment? Learn how to implement security policies, increase performance and scalability, meet service level agreements, and more effectively manage your deployments.
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Enterprise Insights
This track will break down how open source can give your IT ecosystem a competitive edge. We’ll show you why open source software is more secure, has a lower cost and higher value, is interoperable with thousands of ISVs, and is essential for the success and growth of your organization.
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In the Weeds
In this highly-technical, developer-focused track, you’ll learn exactly how to leverage Red Hat solutions to drive your IT strategy and your enterprise to new heights. No details will be spared.