Posted on February 8, 2008 at 6:32 pm | 
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I stated recently that I wasn’t go to Chair or speak at conferences this year as I had my fill of them last year. I’ve already had to decline 2 kind offers to Chair very good conferences. So I’m being very picky about the events I attend this year. If I’m to Chair or speak, it must be directly related to Segala’s business, be beneficial to the community (i.e. it’s no more than £40 to attend and not the typical £750+), or be in a sunny location 
Don’t get me wrong, I love to be asked. I just don’t have the time these days.
The Irish Web Technology Conference is my first speaking slot of the year.
What I’m going to talk about
I’m going to deliver a presentation on how Content Labels (AKA POWDER) will enable more trust on the Web. I’ll have with me, a tin of Heinze Baked Beans to help me demonstrate how Content Labels help consumers make better informed decisions about the suitability of products before making a purchase.
Sound interesting? Well, why not come along. As with every conference, you’re likely to get most value by hanging out in the hallway chatting to others and with around 500 delegates expected, you’re likely to meet some very interesting people. I might give away a prize as a means of keeping everyone awake. I’ve done this before and it seems to work well.
Oh by the way, all of this Content Labels malarkey is based on the Semantic Web. Don’t tell anyone though as they might assume it’s academic, boring or a nice concept.
About the conference
WHY?
This event’s aim is to showcase the sheer brilliance of the Irish Web Industry. It’s a four day, 10 track, 50 session web extravaganza.
WHAT?
The inaugural IWTC 2008 organised by IrishDev.com in association with the Dublin Java User Group and First Port Jobs, is the first of seven major technology conference in our Series 2008.
IWTC 2008 is an event by the Irish Java community for the Irish Java community and will bring many experts and internationally renowned speakers together to discuss latest trends and emerging technologies.
With almost 50 expert technology sessions to choose from, covering a breadth of Web technologies, this is yet another tech conference you can’t afford to miss!
When?
Begins Tuesday 26th February, Ends Friday 29th.
Where?
Cineworld Complex Parnell Street, Dublin 1
3 Comments
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February 9, 2008 @ 
Barry Alistair
Hi Paul,
Barry here. I just wanted to point out that the conference was organised not only with the Dublin Java User Group but also with the Python Ireland, Ruby Ireland, Microsoft Technology & PHP User Groups (regrettably these were omitted from the original content of the IWTC website) - it was a real community driven effort.
Best
Barry