Guest Speaker
Jon "maddog" Hall is the Executive Director of Linux International (www.li.org), a non-profit association of computer users who wish to support and promote the Linux Operating System. During his career which spans over thirty years, Mr. Hall has been a programmer, systems designer, systems administrator, product manager, technical marketing manager, college educator and author. He has worked for such companies as Western Electric Corporation, Aetna Life and Casualty, Bell Laboratories, Digital Equipment Corporation, VA Linux Systems, and SGI.
Mr. Hall has consulted with the governments of China, Malaysia and Brasil as well as the United Nations and many local and state governments on the use of Free and Open Source Software.
Mr. Hall has served and serves on the boards of several companies, and several non-profit organizations, including the USENIX Association.
Tracks
Below is a table of the conference tracks that will be offered. Attendees are free to choose their desired tracks and presentations. More detailed presentation topics and presenter information will be provided soon.
The Facets of CIW
Topics in this track provide an overview of each element vital to CIW. While instructors who are new to CIW will be interested in these topics, even experienced CIW instructors will want to attend in order to learn the latest and greatest.
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CIW in Action
Want to learn from expert educators how CIW is used in your neighborhood and throughout the globe? Come learn about the value that our partners bring to CIW.
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Web Technologies
Want to learn some new killer technologies, taught by experts in the field? Interested in finding out about the latest ways killer Web technologies are taught? Then this track is for you.
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Pre-Conference Faculty Institute
In conjunction with the conference, we will be offering a Hybrid Faculty Institute. Starting in July, participants will work online with a CIW Certified Instructor, then meet for a two-day review and certification session Tuesday and Wednesday September 23-24. This is a great way to earn your CIW Certified Instructor certificate then attend the conference afterwards.
If you wish to participate, select the desired track in the registration form below. The cost for the class will be $799.00 if registration is paid by May 30th, or $899.00 thereafter. Class sizes are limited so register today.
Accommodations
The conference will be held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. A special group rate of $155.00 USD per night has been arranged for conference attendees. Mention group code "CIW" when making your reservations. |
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Registration
- Early-bird before May 16, 2008: $399.00
- On or Before July 11, 2008: $499.00
- After July 11, 2008: $599.00
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your conference registration on or before August 15, 2008 for a full refund or by September 5, 2008 for a 50% refund. Cancellations after September 5, 2008 are not eligible for a refund.
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Continuing Education Credit 
