SEPG Events
The SEPG 2006 program features formal sessions as well as informal events and gatherings that provide opportunities to network, socialize, and explore various professional interests.
PROCESS BOOT CAMP (new!)
Sunday, March 5, 1 pm – 3 pm
Although geared towards those who are new to the world of process improvement, all are welcome to attend! This complimentary, pre-conference, informal session will provide you with much of what you will need to know to become familiar with process improvement and the SEPG conference. Representatives from various technical organizations around Nashville have been invited, as well, to expand the perspectives offered at Process Boot Camp. You don’t have to be registered for SEPG in order to attend, but after going through Boot Camp, you just might!
EXHIBIT SHOWCASE GRAND OPENING
Monday, March 6, 5 pm – 6:30 pm
Kick off SEPG 2006 with a visit to the grand opening of the Exhibit Showcase. Don’t miss the opportunity to view innovative products and services, network with your peers, win prizes, and enjoy light snacks and a cash bar.
SEI BREAKFAST SERIES
Tuesday, March 7 – Thursday, March 9
Want to learn a little more about how the SEI works? Look no further than our breakfast series, which features all new speakers in 2006. This year, we’re having all new speakers. SEI Program Directors Brian Gallagher, Linda Northrop, and Patricia Oberndorf will provide information about their programs and how you can work with the SEI. Grab your breakfast and join us!
RECEPTION
Tuesday, March 7, 5 pm – 7:30 pm
At the end of a productive day at SEPG, there’s no better way to relax than join the festivities at our reception, where you can meet old friends and new ones. This fun evening includes a delicious variety of hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
BOOK SIGNINGS AND BOOKSTORE
Tuesday, March 7 – Thursday, March 9, in Exhibit Showcase
Authors in the SEI Series in Software Engineering will be signing books at the SEI Customer Relations booth in the Exhibit Showcase during session breaks. A bookstore will also be located in the Exhibit Showcase and will be open during regular exhibit hours.
BIRDS-OF-A-FEATHER EVENING SESSIONS
Monday, March 6 – Wednesday, March 8
To give like-minded conference participants the opportunity to discuss common interests, birds-of-a-feather (BoF) sessions will be held in the evenings on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Session formats range from open forums without set agendas to more formal gatherings with prepared questions or position statements. More information about these sessions will be available on site at SEPG 2006.
POSTER SESSIONS
Monday, March 6 – Thursday, March 9
Poster sessions give attendees the chance to connect with presenters for one-on-one dialogues about popular process issues and concerns. This year marks the return of SEPG poster sessions, which were highly attended and rated by our 2005 attendees.
