Call For Presentations

The call for presentations is now closed. To check the status of your proposal submission, please visit the conference speakers site:

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Presentations Selection Criteria

The Conference Planning Committee is currently evaluating presentation proposals for the 2009 IIUG Informix Conference, to be held April 26-29 in Overland Park, Kansas USA. The conference provides a forum for the exchange of information among Informix DBAs and developers and is the premier technical Informix event of the year.

Conference presenters have the opportunity to share their expertise with a global audience of Informix enthusiasts. If you are selected as a speaker, you will receive a complimentary all-conference pass.

General Subject Areas

The Committee is looking for content that will be of interest to all audience levels. Subjects related to all current Informix and Informix-heritage products, or products that operate in those environments such as other IBM products, third party, Open Source and cross-platform products are welcome.

Following are some suggested subject areas, although new ideas and original content are definitely encouraged.

• Introductory topics such as Informix database design concepts and terminology, installation and configuration, and the use of stored procedures and triggers.
• Application development tools and methodologies, application and database architecture, and maximizing application and SQL performance.
• Database and data warehouse design and administration, performance tuning, backup and restore, and security.
• Aspects of Informix that provide a distinct edge in application development and processing such as emerging technologies like XML and Web services, operation in cross-platform and heterogeneous environments, and support for Open Source and third-party tools.
• oAdvanced topics that include real-life development or support scenarios and offer a practical approach to solving Informix-related challenges.

Topic Ideas

Topics relevant to today's environment and of interest to conference attendees include, but are not limited to:

• Database Essentials
• Application and Database Architecture
• Installation, Configuration and Administration
• Performance Tuning and Monitoring
• Application and Query Optimization
• Stored Procedures, Datablades and UDRs
• Development Languages, Tools and Web Programming
• Linux and Open Source
• XML, SOA and Web Services
• Encryption, Auditing and Security Compliance
• Continuous Availability and Disaster Recovery
• Practical Tips and Tricks from a User Perspective
• Real-Life Experiences and Case Studies
• New Features in IDS 11

Presentation Guidelines

1. Your presentation should run no longer than 60 minutes in length, including time for questions and answers.
2. Digital projection equipment will be provided, but you must use your own laptop for the presentation.
3. There will be no Internet connectivity from the session rooms.
4. The content of your presentation must be of a technical nature on a specific subject and may not contain overt attempts to sell a particular product. Technical descriptions of products are welcomed, but not simply marketing presentations.
5. Sessions may have more than one presenter. If you will have a co-presenter, please enter their name and e-mail address on the presentation proposal form.
6. A complimentary all-conference pass will be given to each primary presenter. This pass will provide access to all Conference sessions, events, meals and breaks. Presenters will be responsible for their transportation, lodging and non-conference meal costs.
7. Passes will be given on a per-person basis. Passes may not be shared or transferred to non-presenting or co-presenting attendees.
8. You must clear your presentation with your employer and certify that you have permission to speak at the conference. The IIUG assumes no responsibility in any matters between you and your employer.

Important Dates

Visit the Conference Web site for more information, or Email us if you have questions or comments.