Event: The Future of Software

Potomac Tech Wire, a local online tech publication

covers technology stories in the greater Washington D.C. region in an objective and independent manner.

is putting on a great looking event on September 5th, 2008 called “The Future of Software” with sponsorship help from the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority.

The Future of Software” event is part of the Potomac Tech Wire breakfast series that brings together senior executives in the Mid-Atlantic to discuss technology issues in a conversational, roundtable environment moderated by the editor of Potomac Tech Wire. The two “Future of Software” panels will examine the major trends and issues facing the software sector, including Software-as-a-service, open source growth, business models, trends in enterprise software and venture capital.

The have a great lineup of speakers across two panels, The Future of Software Panel and Venture Capital: Investing in Software.  Here is a list of the panelists

The Future of Software Panel (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Andre Boisvert, Chairman, Zenoss and Infobright (Former President of SAS Institute)
Todd Bramblett, CEO, LeverPoint
Greg Gershman, VP Engineering & Search, ODEO (founder of Blogdigger)
Barg Upender, Founding Partner, Intridea
Moderator - Paul Sherman, Editor, Potomac Tech Wire

Venture Capital: Investing in Software (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
Carter Griffin, Partner, Updata Partners
Harry Gruner, General Partner, JMI Equity
Don Rainey, General Partner, Grotech Ventures
Moderator - Paul Sherman, Editor, Potomac Tech Wire

The registration fee is $75 and you can go to register for the event HERE.

Event Details:

September 5, 2008
Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, VA  22102

Phone Inquires: 202-546-8903