POSSCON Open Source Software Conference 2011

The Palmetto Open Source Software Conference (POSSCON) brings a world-class lineup of IT thought leaders to the Southeast for three days to discuss the latest issues for developers, executives, government leaders and educators.

The conference has an Open Health track with nine separate presentations and roundtables. The wide range of presentations will include Sam Bowen from OpenEMR as well as David Riley, former head of the CONNECT project on the new foundation that has been created to extend the CONNECT success through the private sector.

In addition to Open Health, the conference provides a wide range of presentations that cover the whole range of open source initiatives. Open Source has become one of the hottest and most relevant topics in information technology as organizations strive to meet the increasing demand for innovation with shrinking budgets. That’s why the goal of the organizers is to provide affordable access to quality open source education.

In 2010, more than 350 people from 14 states, 20 colleges and universities and about 100 business and government organizations attended.

In 2011, POSSCON will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center for all three days and will feature an executive forum, hands-on workshops, and social and networking events.

Programming tracks will be offered in the areas of Technical, Educations, Healthcare and Leadership.

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.