Joomla Day Seattle 2010:Joomla Content Management System Open Source Trade Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Learn about Joomla Open Source Software at Joomla Day Seattle!
Contact: Michael Scott McGinn, admin@waptug.org , 206-909-0361 (Master of Ceremony and event manager)

PRESENTS



Joomla Day Seattle 2010

www.joomladayseattle.com
May 21-23, 2010
"3 days of all things Joomla"
Cascadia Community College
Bothell, WA 98021



What: Joomla Day Seattle 2010: Joomla Open Source SoftwareTrade Show

Who Should Attend: Joomla Open Source Software (JOSS) users, especially Joomla Content Management System vendors, developers, service providers, end users, students and anyone interested in saving money by using JOSS instead of closed source software.

When: Friday – Sunday, May 21-23, 2010 (see agenda on JoomlaDaySeattle.Com)

Where: Cascadia Community College
Bldg. CC3: Global Learning and Arts Center, in Mobius Hall
18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98021

Why: To feature Joomla Content Management System (CMS) and foster education, awareness and appreciation for Joomla Open Source computer programs. This event provides opportunities for Joomla vendors, developers, service providers and fans to network and learn from each other in a 3-day event. During the trade show, we will be fostering Ted.Com style speaking presentations with hands-on workshops to follow.

Cost: Free.

Suggested Donations:
Vendors: Suggested Donation - $100
Members of the Public: Suggested Donation - $5
Donation is not required for entry but is always accepted and appreciated. We will be accepting cash or check donations at the event. We will not be able to process credit or debit cards at the event but there is a BECU cash teller machine on campus. All proceeds will be used to purchase hardware upgrades for WapTug.org’s cloud server project.

Call for Vendors: First Come, First Serve. 10 table spots for vendors are available on a first reserved, first served basis by registering on the waptug.org site. Book your seat early to be in the running for the available space.

In the event that 10 spots are exceeded, vendor spots will be auctioned during the Friday vendor set up period. If you do not get a table, there is ample room in Mobius Hall for person-to-person networking, and also breakout areas outside Mobius Hall.

Open Forum Speaking: Per Joomla Day tradition, there will be multiple opportunities for open forum speaking during the trade show in Mobius Hall. Speakers can present for up to 18 minutes Ted.Com style presentations on relevant Joomla Open Source Software topics. A podium PC, AV projection and free wi/fi internet access will be available.

Call for Workshop/Main Speakers: We are seeking 3-5 main speakers expert in Joomla Open Source Software industry to present 1-2 hour prepared presentations. Please use the event registration to submit four-sentence abstracts and speaker biographies of 100 words. Speakers will be chosen by the event sponsors and be notified one week prior to the event. Presentations may be made with a podium PC, AV projection and internet access is available.

Lead Sponsor: WapTug.Org (Web Applications Programming Technology Users Group)