Linux Asia 2004 Program Highlights

Confirmed Speakers

Keynote speakers: For the list of conference keynote speakers, click here.
Linux Asia Stars: For the list of distinguished speakers, click here.

Conference   » PROGRAM

For IT entrepreneurs, top industry executives, and government leaders

• Enterprise Track : Top Industry Executives
• Entrepreneur Track : IT Entrepreneurs
• Social Track : Government & Education

Tracks

Enterprise Track : Top Industry Executives   » PROGRAM

Decision makers from all enterprise levels will get first-hand reports and demonstrations of the benefits of adopting open source.

Topics include:

• Benefits of open source
• Is adoption of open source only a question of "cost"?
• Case studies of enterprises from India and abroad
• Strategies for migration
• The impact of anti-piracy drives

Entrepreneur Track : IT Entrepreneurs   » PROGRAM

A track exclusively for IT entrepreneurs to prepare leaders for the new business opportunities in the open source market.

Topics include:

• Revenue models
• Case studies of successful firms
• Changes needed in organisational culture
• The new roles of the trade channel

Social Track : Government & Education   » PROGRAM

A track for the social implications of open source and its promise for e-governance, education and accessibility.

Topics include:

• Should a government take a stand towards open source?
• Why are governments across the world adopting open source?
• Case studies of e-governance initiatives from India and abroad
• How can educational institutes benefit from open source?

Technology Workshops

Listen to and learn from the experts and OSS gurus on the latest technology trends and developments.

• Software Development
• System Administration   » PROGRAM

Hub

A network of 80-100 PCs will demonstrate key aspects of Linux and open source applications

• Sponsors and exhibitors can target an elite audience with their solutions on this LIVE network
• Themes on 'The HUB' include Linux@Home, Linux@Office, Linux@Enterprise, Linux@Government, and more
• Applications will demonstrate high performance computing (clusters), mail servers, thin clients, grid computing, etc.

Expo

The perfect venue for leading firms to show off their products, services and solutions

• Target top-level, enterprise decision makers
• Indoor and outdoor booths
• All booths available under 'shell space' system