Upcoming Events

Here is a list of upcomming events in the area, as well as the topics and speakers to appear at the ETNUG.

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ETNUG welcome speakers of all levels, from seasoned keynote vets to first timers. Local speakers have preference over imports (we are "East Tennessee's" group after all!) and if you would like to speak send an email to speakers@etnug.org

Local Events - Regional Events - User Groups

CodeStock Speakers Idol

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 6:00 PM @ New Horizons

Speakers Idol We have a session reserved at CodeStock 2008 for a local speaker who's never spoken before to a user group or at a conference. Contestants will have 20 minutes to put on a mini-session, and then user group members will vote for their favorite. The winner will go on to speak at a session during CodeStock. If you're interested in being a contestant, please email speakers@codestock.org.

Sep Mtg. - Astoria with Chris Woodruff

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 6:00 PM @ New Horizons

Microsoft Project Astoria and the Semantic Web

The goal of Microsoft Codename Astoria is to enable applications to expose data as a data service that can be consumed by web clients within a corporate network and across the internet. The Semantic Web brings to the Web the idea of having data defined and linked in a way that it can be used for more effective discovery, automation, integration, and reuse across various applications. Astoria applications are reachable over HTTP, and URIs are used to identify the various pieces of information available through the service. Chris will show how the Semantic Web can bring new opportunities to your business and/or clients using new technologies like the Astoria Project.

About the Speaker

Chris Woodruff is an Architect in the West Michigan Practice group at NuSoft Solutions. His work involves integrating new technologies, assisting development teams with architecture designs, and helping with development standards. Chris is the VP of the West Michigan .NET User Group and also is a Advisory Council Member at Capella University for the External Information Technology Advisory Council. Chris is the founder and coordinator of the Day of .NET West Michigan and also helps with other Day of .NET events in Michigan. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the College of Engineering at Michigan State University. In his spare time, Chris coaches his sons sporting teams and plays poker.