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Get Ready for Agile Development Practices 2008
November 10-13, 2008
Orlando, FL • Shingle Creek Resort

The Agile Development Practices Conference

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Register for the Agile Development Practices conference by July 28, 2008 and receive a $50 Amazon.com gift certificate! Anyone that registers and remits payment by July 28, receives a $50 Amazon.com gift certificate upon completion of the conference. Call the Client Support Group at 888-268-8770 or email info@sqe.com for more details or register now online.

Join us for the Agile Development Practices conference, November 10-13, 2008 in Orlando, Florida at the beautiful Shingle Creek Resort.

As agile software development practices move into the mainstream, it is vital that you understand what agile is all about and how agile practices can help you deliver better software.

Whether you're investigating or implementing agile development practices, this conference has what you need. Learn the latest in agile methods, technologies, tools, and leadership principles from thought leaders who deliver inspiring keynote presentations, in-depth tutorials, and a wide range of conference classes. Network with your peers during informal gatherings and discuss your challenges with experts in agile practices. Topics Include:

• Agile Methods and Processes
• Transitioning to Agile
• Agile Leadership Principles
• Estimating in Agile Projects
• Lean Software Development
• Organizational Models for Agile
• Agile Release Planning
• Managing Agile Projects with SCRUM

• User Stories and Use Cases
• Agile Design Approaches
• Pair Programming
• Agile Teams
• Measuring Agility
• Continuous Integration
• Test Driven Development
• Tester Roles in Agile

• Distributed Agile Development
• Collaboration Methods
• Personal Skills Development
• Behavior Driven Development
• Becoming a Change Agent
• Scaling Agile Projects
• Hiring and Developing Agile Teams

Keynotes Presented by International Experts
World-class experts bring new agile development ideas, trends, and technologies to stimulate your thinking and excite your team about the latest, cutting-edge agile practices.

Pre-conference Tutorials and Workshops
Learn and practice the agile methods and skills you and your team need to take the next step in development productivity or successfully transition to agile development. Choose from more than thirty-five interactive tutorials and workshops structured in half- and full-day formats.

Conference Classes
Build your own conference from more than forty concurrent classes as you focus on your specific areas of interest. Attend these 90-minute sessions packed with information covering critical agile issues.

The EXPO
Visit with top industry providers offering the latest in agile solutions. Meet one-on-one with representatives from some of today’s most progressive and innovative suppliers.

Networking
Interact with experts and network with your peers during informal social events, scheduled breaks, book signings, meet the speaker sessions, and more. Apply their lessons learned to your issues to get better and faster results!

Enjoy All Orlando Has to Offer
There's never a dull moment in Orlando . From theme parks, to shopping, to first-class dining, Orlando has something for everyone.

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	Who Should Attend the 2008 Agile Development Practices Conference?
	Software professionals seeking the latest practices in software development today—from the highly structured plan-driven approaches to the highly creative, customer-intimate agile ones. • Software managers, directors, CTOs, and CIOs • Project managers and leads • Measurement and process improvement specialists • Requirements and business analysts • Software architects • Lead developers and software engineers • Security engineers • Test and QA Managers