Evans Data Developer Relations Conference Showcases Industry’s Best and Brightest
Written by Evans Data
Tuesday, 05 February 2008
Fourth Annual Conference To Focus Exclusively on Web 2.0 Dynamics and Developer Relations
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--The technology industry’s biggest names will be present during Evans Data Corporation’s 4th Annual Developer Relations Conference, being held April 7-8, 2008 at Hotel Sofitel in Redwood City, CA. The global market research firm is bringing together developer relations experts from leading companies under the theme of “Web 2.0 Dynamics and Your Developer Relations Program,” discussing best practices and revealing the techniques behind successful developer programs.
“It’s no surprise that this year’s conference will be our most significant in terms of industry representation and attendance,” said John Andrews, president and CEO of Evans Data. “There is a tremendous amount of work going on and resources being spent by developers and vendors that build Web 2.0 and rich Internet, enterprise and mobile applications. Having a successful developer program has never been more critical, and it will be a great time to share ideas and learn from the best in the business.”
Keynote speakers scheduled to present on developer relations include:
* Cisco Systems: Gary Griffiths, VP/President WebEx Products, Operations
* Eclipse: Donald Smith, Director of Ecosystem Development
* Google: Patrick Chanezon, Evangelist
* IBM: Kathy Mandelstein, Director of Worldwide Rational Marketing Programs
* Nokia: Tom Libretto, VP, Forum Nokia, Services and Software
* Salesforce.com: Adam Gross, VP, Platform and Developer Marketing
* SAP: Mark Yolton, VP, SAP Community Network
* Sun Microsystems: Jean Elliott, Sr. Director of Java Software Product Marketing
Evans Data President and CEO John Andrews will round out the keynote speakers.
The Business of Developer Relations, Technology Issues and Best Practices, and Marketing to Developers comprise the core topics of the EDC Developer Relations Conference. Other companies presenting include Adobe, AT&T, CodeGear, eBay, Ericsson, Informatica, Intel, Microsoft, Palm, RIM, Symbian, TIBCO, among others.
For more details, go to http://www.evansdata.com/drc/.
About Evans Data Corporation
Evans Data Corporation provides regularly updated IT industry market intelligence based on in-depth surveys of the global developer population. Evans' syndicated research includes surveys focused on developers in a wide variety of subjects.
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