[THEGrid] SURA Grid Apps workshop in Austin

[Alan Sill]

Mary Fran has asked for our help in distributing the following 
information about the upcoming SURA Grid Applications workshop Dec. 6-8 
in Austin.

This should be of interest to a wide range of applications providers, 
and to those interested in making better use of the grid.  We also plan 
to have a TIGRE developers meeting, to be organized in Austin by the 
TACC folks most likely the following day, with details to follow for 
those involved in that community.

Please send comments, interest or questions!

Thanks,
Alan

Begin forwarded message:

> 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.

Alan Sill
TIGRE Senior Scientist
High Performance Computing Center
TTU

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