BCNET & HPCS Conference 2012

BCNET, Compute Canada and WestGrid have joined forces to co-host an information-packed event that will take place on May 1-3, 2012, at Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre, Vancouver, B.C.

The three-day conference will bring together 500 delegates from post-secondary institutions across Canada, high-profile members of the Canadian and international research communities, and experts in high performance computing (HPC). This year's event will showcase how to advance higher education teaching, learning and research by promoting innovative ways to use information technology and HPC resources.

Reason to Attend:

• Learn how campuses are solving problems and implementing and using technology like mobile, cloud computing, high-speed digital infrastructure, cloud-based videoconferencing, and more.

• Connect with IT decision makers from B.C.'s universities and Canada's HPC community

Get inspired by our Keynote Speakers

Leonard Brody is a highly respected entrepreneur, venture capitalist, bestselling author and a two-time Emmy nominated media visionary.

Michael Wesch is a cultural anthropologist exploring the effects of new media on society and culture.

When:

2012-05-01 10:00 AM - 2012-05-03 4:00 PM

Host Company:

BCNET

More Info:

http://wiki.bc.net/atl-conf/display/BCNETCONF2012/Home

iCal:

BCNET & HPCS Conference 2012 iCal file

Company:

BCNET

Website:

http://www.bc.net

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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