POSSCON 2012

The  Palmetto Open Source Software Conference  will once again bring a world-class lineup of speakers and content to the Southeast to discuss the latest open and open source issues for technologists, business and government IT leaders, and educators.

In 2011, approximately 500 people from 24 states, 30 colleges and universities and 100+ business and government organizations attended and participated. We’re working hard to make 2012 bigger and better.

The conference will continue to bring together all players in the open source space (technologists and managers) and will again provide affordable access to quality education. We’ve held these two goals dear from the beginning, and we’re very proud of it.

In 2012, POSSCON will be held on Wednesday, March 28, and Thursday, March 29.  It will again feature world class speakers and content, an executive forum, hands-on workshops, and social and networking events.

The mix of people in addition to stellar speakers, affordable registration fees, cutting-edge staging and Southern hospitality make POSSCON a must-attend event. People from varied backgrounds have attended since 2008 and all say the same thing – “this is a truly unique event and a unique blend of people.” We’re proud of that.

  • Get Registered Today

     

    POSSCON 2012

    March 27 - 29, 2012

    Register now for one of the premier IT conferences in the Southeast. Seating is limited.

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  • Sponsors

     

    • IT-oLogy
    • IBM
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    • OSSI
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  • Program

     

    • March 27, 2012
      • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmKick-Off Social
    • March 28, 2012
      • 7:30 am - 5:00 pmRegistration
      • 9:00 am - 9:15 amWelcome
      • 9:15 am - 9:50 am
      • 10:00 am - 10:45 am

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  • Testimonials

     

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      Chris WanstrathCo-Founder, GitHub

      The speaker lineup at POSSCON is world-class.

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      Matt AsaySVP, Business Development

      POSSCON turned out to be a great event. Big thanks to Jeffrey Hammond, Lee Congdon, Mark Anzani and Deb Bryant for a great AM of panel discussion

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      Deborah BryantOregon State University Open Source Lab

      Thanks to Matt Asay for moderating our panel at POSSCON. Well worth the trip to South Carolina. Great regional event.

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      Bryant PattenExecutive Direcor, National Center for Open Source and Education

      The synergy between developers, business people, and teachers makes POSSCON pretty unique, I haven't really seen this anywhere else.

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      Jon 'maddog' HallExecutive Director, Linux International

      It was very nicely run and I think you did a bang-up job. You should all be proud of what you did.

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      Matt HudsonArt Director, Palmetto Computer Labs

      This is like nothing you've ever seen before.  You can look at the pictures, you can watch the videos... but just like a concert, you have to be there.