invitation

	Michael Tiemann is a true Open Source software pioneer. He made his first major Open Source contribution over a decade ago by writing the GNU C++ compiler, the first native-code C++ compiler and debugger. His early work led to the creation of leading Open Source technologies and the first Open Source business model.

CSO, CTO, CIO, ISV, IT Director, IT Developer, IT Manager, IT Professional, MIS Manager, IT Administrator, IT Engineer, University Students

Time

Detail　

14:00 - 14:30

Registration

14:30 - 14:45

Welcome Speech
Mr. K. T. Yung
General Manager, IT Industry Development of Hong Kong Productivity Council

14:45 - 15:45

Keynote Speech: Being successful with Open Source, locally and globally
Mr. Michael Tiemann
President of Open Source Initiative
Vice President of Open Source Affairs, Red Hat

15:45 - 16:00

Refreshment Break

16:00 - 16:15

HKOSSC Initiatives
Mr. Gordon Lo
Principal Consultant, IT Industry Development of Hong Kong Productivity Council

16:15 - 17:30

Panel Discussion: HK OSS Market Trend & Opportunity

Panelist:

	Mr. Barry Lo, Regional Sales Director, Hong Kong & Taiwan, Red Hat
	Prof. Kam-Fai Wong, Director of Centre for Innovation and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
	Mr. Jeff Chui, Manager of Linux Business, IBM China/Hong Kong Limited
	Mr. Alan Kan, Chairman of HK Linux Industry Association
	Dr. Samson Tam, Vice Chairman of Information and Software Industry Association
	Mr. Zunix Ling, Open Standard Support Organization

17:30 - 17: 45

Q & A

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