[THEGrid] Fwd: Grid Application Workshop: Early registration ends November 22

[Alan Sill]

FYI -- attending would be good.  Shall we plan a THEGrid meeting at or 
near this venue also (or at least a dinner?).

Alan

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> From: Mary Fran Yafchak <maryfran at sura.org>
> Date: November 7, 2005 7:27:09 AM CST
> To: SURAGRID at sura.org
> Subject: FWD: Grid Application Workshop: Early registration ends 
> November 22
> Reply-To: suragrid mailing list <SURAGRID at sura.org>
>
> *Please excuse the duplication if you are participating in multiple
> SURA IT-related activities!*
>
> **********************************************
> Dear all,
>
> SURA would greatly appreciate any assistance you can provide in
> disseminating the announcement below to particular individuals or
> extended communities you know of that could benefit from attending.
> We are trying to cast a wide net with this series, to bring in folks
> beyond those that regularly hear about and attend such things.
>
> Thanks in advance for forwarding as appropriate!
>
> -mfy
>
> *********************************************
>
> To all those interested in the effective planning and deployment of
> grid applications -
>
> The 2nd SURA Cyberinfrastructure workshop focused on Grid Application
> Planning & Implementation will be held December 6 - 8, 2005 at the
> Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), UT Austin.
>
> ** Early registration ends Nov. 22 - affordable at $125, thanks to
> the support of our sponsors! **
>
> Registration, Agenda, and Travel info:
> http://www1.sura.org/6000/gridworkshopDec05.html
>
> This workshop is benefiting from the participation of several industry 
> leaders:
>    * Cisco Systems, Inc. (Platinum sponsor)
>    * SUN Microsystems (Silver sponsor)
>    * United Devices, Inc. (Silver sponsor)
>    * IBM Corporation (Silver sponsor)
>
> The content and format are designed to address the application of
> grid technology for the advancement of all areas of science.
>
> A "minds-on and hands-on" technical workshop, Grid Technology: The
> Rough Guide, will be offered immediately following the main workshop
> for an additional registration fee of $75 (early registration) -
> http://www1.sura.org/6000/TechAgendaDec05.html.
>
> Join both experts and peers for presentations and interaction to -
> * extend your understanding of grid concepts and applicability to
> advanced applications;
> * gain insight into a broad range of applications that are benefiting
> from grids;
> * share recommendations and road maps for successful grid application
> deployment;
> * establish contacts for ongoing collaboration and peer support.
>
> Presentations from major grid initiatives will illuminate the broader
> uses of grids, followed by case studies of "grid-enabling"
> applications. Interactive breakouts will offer a closer look at key
> issues, and select related topics will provide additional context for
> implementation - all designed to leave you better prepared to move
> ahead with grid application development or deployment.
>
> This workshop is appropriate for:
> - Faculty and researchers to learn more about grids and project
> groups beginning to use grids;
> - Application developers to better understand implementation
> considerations for running on a grid;
> - Funding agencies to disseminate information on funding opportunities;
> - Strategic planners to learn more about the "climate" of grid
> application deployment
> - Research officers to understand the "language of grids";
> - Campus teams (IT, application, policy, funding) working
> collaboratively on grid deployment.
>
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