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EA Conference section updated with the latest information about upcoming EA conferences in 2008.

2nd International SOA Symposium + 1st International Cloud Symposium
The World's Largest SOA and Cloud Computing Event for Practitioners

On October 22-23, the Second Annual International SOA Symposium will arrive at the World Trade Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Plus, for the very first time in Europe, the International Cloud Symposium will be launched at the same time, as a bonus co-located conference.

With over 80 speaker sessions by experts from around the world, along with panels, contests, book launches, and a series SOA Certified Professional workshops from SOASchool.com. Speakers include internationally recognized thought leaders, such as Thomas Erl, Grady Booch, Anne Thomas Manes, David Chappell, Dirk Krafzig, Jim Webber, Nicolai Josuttis, Paul Brown, Mark Little, Clemens Utschig, Toufic Boubez, Ali Arsanjani, Brian Loesgen, and many others.

Organizations participating in the symposiums this year include Amazon, Google, IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, Sun, HP, Software AG, Red Hat, Capgemini, Logica, Tibco, Progress, ThoughtWorks, Accenture, Burton Group, AmberPoint, and many others.

Special Discount for IFEAD
There is only one registration fee to attend both symposium conferences. Be sure to take advantage of the 10% early-bird discount that is available until October 1st. Furthermore, as a subscriber/member of IFEAD you are eligible for an additional discount of 10%, giving you a total discount of 20%. To receive this discount be sure to enter the SOAIFEADC20 code into the "Partner Code" field on the registration form.

Additional Discounts: Attendees that also register for a workshop receive an additional 10% off the conference fee and the workshop fee. Those who already have an SOACP ID are eligible for a further 10% discount. For more information, visit www.soaschool.com.

Meet the world's leading SOA and Cloud Computing experts, get the latest insights into emerging technologies, proven practices, and trends, get formal training and certification, win prizes, and tour Rotterdam city while you're here!

For details and registration, visit: www.soasymposium.com and www.cloudsymposium.com

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