About Conference

The Cloud Slam™ Conference is global cloud computing event, covering latest trends and innovations in the world of cloud computing. Conference panels, workshops, and tutorials are selected to cover a range of the hottest topics in cloud computing.

We decided to make it a virtual event, since travel reduction and improved decision making are two greatest drivers of visual collaboration and communications. Video conferencing becoming popular in both business and personal communications, so we believe it is the next logical step in the evolution of business communications, and regardless of how quickly the economy improves, video conferencing solutions will continue to grow, simply because of the benefits and convenience they instill in business environments.

Descriptions of our conference tracks are presented below.

Technology

This track covers Data Centers, HPC, Cloud Storage, Hardware/Equipment, Software, Platforms, Virtualization, SaaS, E-government (eScience and eEducation), Security, Monitoring, Distributed Technologies, Data in Cloud, CDN and many other aspects.

Industry Implementation Experience

Learn about experiences transitioning traditional IT resources into the cloud, efforts to use the cloud to support business processes that have been traditionally supported by IT. Usage/ industry focus such as application to and lessons learned from use in institutional and / or retail financial businesses, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, medicine, pharmaceutical, etc. Discussion of practical usage and issues discovered/addressed could help in promoting a shift in perception of Cloud Computing.

Business Models

This track discusses value proposition of cloud computing and benefits from business owner perspective.

Legal Aspects: Compliance, Privacy

What is personal information (the definition is quite broad, but varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction)? What is privacy? (a.k.a. "information self-determination" i.e. the right or ability of indivudals to exercise a measure of control over the collection, use and disclsoure of their personal information by others). Where is the personal data stored (profound implications for jurisdiction and applicable laws, transparency, accountability, recourse, etc.).
What laws apply to the data in question (privacy, security, business transaction, consumer prrotection, etc). Is the data secure? (How would you know? What assurances are available? Does assurance level depend on sensitivity? Is it auditable?).
Is individual consent provided? How? is it informed? Can it be revoked? Can conditions be attached?).
Who owns the data? (In the U.S., it is exclusively the organziation's, everywhere else, ownership is a "shared responsibility")
Who (e.g. third parties, agents) is the data shared with? Under what circumstances?
Are there data breach disclosure requirements in place - if a breach occurs will you be informed? What remedies, if any, will be offered?
What steps or measures can people and organizations to limit exposure and lability?
In this Information era of unlimited storage, mirrors, backups, etc - has data deletion (when no longer needed for its original purpose) become an obsolete idea?

Research

Presentations from academia on the current and future aspects of cloud computing(e.g. running MATLAB/Star-P/Mathematica parallel calculations for life sciences projects in cloud environments or storing data sets such as the Human Genome, U.S. Census and labor statistics in cloud to make the information easier to access for researchers).

We invite you to propose a presentation for Cloud Slam™ 2009. Click here for details on submission guidelines.

History

Cloud Slam™ was established in 2008 by a global alliance of professionals in cloud computing. Today, Cloud Slam™ is an international network of cloud computing thought leaders. Cloud Slam™ links thousands of organisations and individuals in more than 80 countries.
Cloud Slam™ is a membership-based organisation. Members receive access to a worldwide exchange of ideas and best practices.
Cloud Slam™ has grown from strength to strength, with membership increasing annually and members hailing from all parts of the world.

Past event has been a tremendous success with over 800 attendees covering many parts of world, industries and job titles. Please see demographics information below:

Geography

Industries

Advisory Board

	Geoffrey Fox, Professor of Computer Science, University of Indiana Public Profile
	Bernard Golden, Chief Executive Officer, HyperStratus Public Profile
	Sanjay Sharma, Director - Cloud Computing, Partners and Business Development, Sun Microsystems Public Profile

Organizers

	Geoffrey Fox, Professor of Computer Science, University of Indiana Public Profile
	Greg Pfister, Independent Computer Hardware Professional, Distinguished Engineer at STG, IBM Public Profile
	Gabriel Sallah, HPC and Virtualisation Architect Global markets at Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Public Profile
	John Savageau, CTO, CRG West Public Profile
	Achim Luhn, Director Innovation Projects at Siemens IT Solutions and Services Public Profile
	Khazret Sapenov, CTO, Cloudcor Inc. Public Profile
	Rob Gingell, CTO and EVP Product Development for Cassatt Corporation Public Profile
	Sassa NF Technology Advisor, Confidential