BETTER SOFTWARE CONFERENCE & EXPO
September 19-22, 2005
San Francisco, California
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
http://www.sqe.com/bettersoftwareconf

Development Lifecycle Practices
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Why should YOU attend the Better Software Conference & EXPO?

#1 Discover the Latest in Software Development Technologies, Trends,
and Practices

#2 Learn Innovative Ways to Find the Right Balance of Plan-Driven
and Agile Approaches

#3 Find new Ways to Wisely Manage Your Software Projects and Teams

#4 Discover New Measurement Approaches to Optimize Your Software
Investment

#5 Solve Your Serious Software Security Issues at the Source of the
Problems

#6 Gain Access to Leading Industry Experts Delivering the Latest
Software Improvement Technologies

#7 Benefit from Real-World Experiences of Leading Software
Organizations

#8 Participate in Networking Opportunities to Enhance Your
Conference Experience

#9 Attend the EXPO for the Latest Tools and Services to Help You
Build and Deliver Better Software

#10 Receive the Best Strategic Insight and Tactical Advice for Your
Software Development Challenges

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MANAGING PROJECTS & TEAMS|PLAN-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT|AGILE DEVELOPMENT
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & MEASUREMENT|TESTING & QA|SECURITY
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Conference Web site: http://www.sqe.com/bettersoftwareconf
Register Now: http://www.sqe.com/bscereg
Keynote Presentations: http://www.sqe.com/bsce5key
Preconference Tutorials: http://www.sqe.com/bsce5tut
Concurrent Sessions: http://www.sqe.com/bsce5ses

***Save $200 when you register by August 19th!***
For more information, call 888-268-8770 or 904-278-0524.

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Build Your Own Conference with Concurrent Sessions in these Topic
areas.
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Managing Projects & Teams: http://www.sqe.com/bsce5man
Plan-Driven Development: http://www.sqe.com/bsce5plan
Agile Development: http://www.sqe.com/bsce5agile
Process Improvement & Measurement: http://www.sqe.com/bsce5pim
Testing & Quality Assurance: http://www.sqe.com/bsce5tqa
Security & Special Topics: http://www.sqe.com/bsce5sec

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WHAT'S NEW AT THE BETTER SOFTWARE CONFERENCE & EXPO
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- 5 Keynote presentations from renowned software experts - Alistair
Cockburn,Bill Curtis, Ken Schwaber, Tim Lister, and Lee Copeland

- 10 NEW preconference tutorials covering Agile Development,
Traditional Development, Multicultural Communication Skills,
Risk Management, eXtreme Programming, Scrum, Agile Requirements,
and Project Retrospectives

- Networking opportunities with experts, tools and services
providers,and peers


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SPECIAL EVENTS http://www.sqe.com/bsce5events
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LIGHTNING TALKS
Thursday, September 22, 1:30 p.m.
Lightning Talks are ten five-minute talks during a concurrent session
timeslot. With Lightning Talks, you get to hear a wide variety of
topics in a short period of time. Best of all, the speaker is going
to give you his best five minutes.

BETTER TOSSWARE GAME
Play the NEW BETTER TOSSWARE GAME and WIN Terrific Prizes! Join in on
the FUN! Visit the EXPO Reception Wednesday evening, September 21 for
a unique opportunity to WIN BIG. By attending the EXPO Reception, you
can enjoy drinks and great food, and have the chance to walk away
with fabulous prizes including an Apple iPod Mini, a portable DVD
player, an Xbox, and more when you play the NEW BETTER TOSSWARE GAME!
You won't want to miss out! You must be present to win. Visit the
conference registration desk on-site for more details.

MEET THE SPEAKERS
Meet with industry experts for an open discussion in key areas of
software testing technology. Pose your toughest questions, address
specific project needs, and gather details on the latest research and
cutting-edge testing practices.

BOOKSTORE AND SPEAKER BOOK SIGNINGS
During EXPO hours, purchase popular industry books - many authored by
Better Software Conference & EXPO speakers - from BreakPoint Books.
Authors are available for questions and book signings during session
breaks and EXPO hours.

CERTIFICATION EXAM
Thursday, September 22, 5:30 p.m.
As an experienced software professional and a participant at the
Better Software Conference & EXPO, you have the opportunity to take
the ISTQB's Certified Tester - Foundation Level exam facilitated by
the American Software Testing Qualifications Board, Inc (ASTQB). To
pre-register for the exam or to download the syllabus, visit
http://www.astqb.org . The exam fee is $250.

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VISIT THE EXPO http://www.sqe.com/bettersoftwareconf/expo.asp
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Find Solutions to your Software Development Challenges! Looking for
answers? Take time to explore this one-of-a-kind EXPO, designed to
bring you the latest solutions in technologies, software, and tools
covering all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
Participate in technical presentations and demonstrations conducted
throughout the EXPO to help you find the tools and services you need
to support and improve your software development efforts. Meet one-on-
one with representatives from some of today's most progressive and
innovative organizations.

Vendor Technical Presentations
Vendor technical presentations provide a further opportunity for you
to learn about the best solutions, processes, and tools available.
Experts share practical experiences and valuable insights. Expand
your knowledge by learning new concepts, as well as hearing about
the "tried and true." Check the Program Guide at the conference for
the presentation schedule.

EXPO Activities
Wednesday, September 21*
11:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
- Lunch Included
- EXPO Reception 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy complimentary food and beverages
* There is a $30 fee for non-conference attendees on Wednesday

Thursday, September 22
10:45 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
- Lunch Included
- Attend the afternoon Keynote Session (Open to All Attendees)
4:15 p.m. Choosing the Best of the Plan-Driven and Agile
Development Methods
Lee Copeland, Software Quality Engineering

To request an EXPO Pass for Better Software Conference & EXPO 2005,
visit:
https://www.sqe.com/bettersoftwareconf/form.asp?content=pas
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