Who pays for software: new and old software business models May 11, 2006

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Open source is everywhere. Software delivered as a service is a viable business model. We have seen renewed dynamism in the software industry over the last two years, albeit not for every software company. New channels, new business models have reshaped the business.

In that context, we are asking:
+ What is a software company today?
+ What's next for software as a service?
+ How far will open source go to reshape the industry?
+ Is the traditional licensed based software business dead?
+ What is the value of intellectual property in this new landscape? Does digital rights management have a role to play? Web 2.0 is all about software: fad or must-have? How will software continue to be this incredible melting pot for technical and business innovation?
+ What is the future of software?

Join an exceptional group of software executives who will share their vision of the current state and future of the software business, and answer your questions to understand what is at stake in the industry.

It is a unique chance to meet top executives with insights into market opportunities, competitive threats, technical trends, emerging markets, and development strategies. Each conference attracts upwards to 50 attendees and decision makers in their field, and represents a new opportunity for networking and meeting potential partners and opinion makers. Over the past 5 years, the conferences from the High Tech Committee have brought dozens of key people from the Bay Area together. Typical attendees include CEO, CIO, Vice Presidents (IT, Business Development, Marketing), Partners and Consultants. Usual industries represented include Venture Capital, Law firms, International Development and Management Consulting, Software and Hardware vendors, and Governmental Representation.
$25 for members, $35 for non members, $40 at the door.

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