CALL FOR PAPERS: PROGRESS EXCHANGE 2014

Progress Software announces a call for technical and business topic presentation abstracts for its annual Exchange user conference. Progress Exchange 2014 takes place October 6-8, 2014 in Orlando, FL.

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL PROGRESS USER CONFERENCE

Progress is looking for more great ideas—more sparks—more ways to inspire.

Last year, Progress Exchange hosted over 70 hours of breakout sessions that delivered technical and business value to hundreds of attendees. If you have the expertise our clients and partners look for to drive the next generation of business applications, we want to hear from you.

PROPOSAL DEADLINE: MAY 16, 2014

PROGRESS EXCHANGE 2014 TRACKS

Progress Exchange 2014 will explore every stage of the application lifecycle across four unique program tracks designed to:

• • Extend the life of critical applications
• • Spark innovation in cloud, mobile, and the Internet of Things (IoT)
• • Empower business and IT for strategic advantage

Sessions hosted and presented by our customers and partners are the biggest draw to Progress Exchange is such a popular destination. This year, we're adding even more ways for help the Progress community learn, engage and grow.

	The Empowered Business: Productivity, Agility, Leverage, and Empowerment Presentations for this track should focus on solutions that improve key performance measures (KPIs) across the business. Topic Areas: Enhancing business productivity with Progress Solutions Using technology to drive the business How rising consumer expectations can sink IT Leveraging your existing talent with a “citizen developer” approach to expand your technology workforce Submit an abstract now
	People and Process Optimization: Putting Best Practices into Action Presentations for this track should focus on managing applications and data throughout the application lifecycle, from development to user experience. Topic Areas: Optimizing application lifecycle management Improving the application development approach Monetizing data by managing it effectively Knowing when to call in the experts for support, consulting, and more Going beyond business and IT alignment Submit an abstract now
	IT Forces Meet Internet-Connected Devices: Cloud, Mobile, Web, Social, Big Data Presentations for this track should focus on how forward-thinking organizations are taking full advantage of wearable device technologies to create innovative solutions for them in the future. Topic Areas: Using the cloud and PaaS to make a quantum leap forward Harnessing big data Mobilizing your workforce Expanding your reach by going where your customers are Connecting to data to and from the cloud Using social and community efforts to your advantage Developing for a wearables world Submit an abstract now
	Rapid Application Development and Data: Two Worlds Collide to Create Value Presentations for this track should focus on combining Progress Solutions and Products to drive value for the technology you already have. Topic Areas: Rapid application development Enabling applications for Web and mobile Modernizing your approach Optimizing your data management strategy Using business rules process management to your advantage Designing fresh, engaging user experiences Submit an abstract now

PRESENTATION ABSTRACT GUIDELINES

Progress Exchange 2014 will build on a rich heritage of engaging, technical how-to, hands-on, and best practice sessions. How can you help our customers and partners solve today's business challenges?

Please refrain from submitting presentations that have been repurposed from other conferences. Your chance for acceptance may be improved greatly if your abstract includes a clear, concisely worded technical or business value, and can answer the following questions:

• • What will attendees learn during this session?
• • What are the key session takeaways?
• • Will you provide sample use cases or case studies?

Presentation abstracts cannot exceed 75 words, so please be brief.

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT NOW >>