Keynote Speakers Announced for FOSE 2008

Business Wire, Jan 8, 2008

Technology Visionary, New York Times Columnist, and Scientific Investigator to Headline In-Depth Conference Program

FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- FOSE 2008, the most comprehensive event for government information technology (IT) professionals, today announced its keynote lineup. Google Enterprise Vice President and General Manager Dave Girouard; New York Times columnist, Missing Manual publisher, and Emmy-winning CBS News Correspondent David Pogue; and Scientific Principal Investigator for the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) Project Steven Squyres will headline the two-day conference portion of FOSE 2008.

Scheduled for April 1-3, 2008 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, FOSE 2008 is the largest trade show designed for government technology professionals. Now in its 32nd year, FOSE 2008 is expected to attract more than 16,000 attendees and feature more than 500 exhibitors, as well as offer a conference and tutorial program and free professional education sessions at the exposition.

"FOSE 2008 is focused on providing valuable educational opportunities to our attendees in addition to the exciting technology exhibits," said Christina Condos, Vice President of Events for 1105 Government Information Group. "We are hosting these high-level keynote presentations to compliment the conference program, which will offer sessions that address hot topics for technology and program management professionals. We are excited about the quality and diverse expertise of this year's keynote lineup."

Background on the keynote presenters and topics, include:

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Since 1976, FOSE has been in the forefront of the government technology revolution, contributing to many technological and creative developments that have helped shape public and private sector initiatives. FOSE remains the premier meeting and solutions marketplace for government technology and program management professionals. Featuring groundbreaking education, smart solutions and unparalleled networking events and programs, FOSE brings together an audience that shares a passion for computing and technology.

To register as press for the event or for more information, go to http://www.fose.com or contact A.J. Guenther at 703-742-7184, aj@connellyworks.com.

About 1105 Government Information Group

1105 Government Information Group is the leading provider of integrated information and media for the government information technology market. Our comprehensive portfolio of print, online, event, custom media and research products distinctively serves the information needs of the government IT buying team - agency executives, program managers, IT managers and systems integrators - across all segments of federal, state and local government. Flagship news and information brands include Defense Systems, Federal Computer Week, FEND, GCN, Government Health IT and Washington Technology. Flagship events include FOSE, GovSec, U.S. Law, and READY!, and the E-Gov series of conferences which include Security, Program Management and Enterprise Architecture. www.1105govinfo.com