Product presentations are forums used by the XML developers and product suppliers. Presentation grading will be based on whether the product demonstrates:
- a new technology
- a new feature
- standards-compliance
- and/or interoperability/execution with other products
Precedence will be given to those submissions that will be announced or demonstrated first at XTech 2006. Precedence is also provided to those participating as exhibitors or sponsors of XTech 2006.
The Purpose of these presentations is to give vendors and developers the opportunity to showcase the latest in XML-related products and/or services.
The Timing of each presentations is 45 minutes (35 minutes for the presentation and 10 minutes for Q&A). Two 45-minute presentations will be presented consecutively in each room.
Attendance will range from 25-100 people in each room.
Deadline for proposals is 17 March 2006. In addition, a full XML paper from accepted product presentations will be due at a later date for inclusion in the online version of the conference proceedings. Details to follow upon acceptance.
Marketing/promotional presentations will not be considered for conference presentations (exception being product presentations). The talks must be submitted online in the requested abstract format and must be original work of professional quality.
Registration Discount Available to All Participants
All selected speakers and tutorial instructors will receive one free registration/per presentation/tutorial for the conference (16-19 May), provided their paper and/or handout is received by the above deadline. In addition, all abstract submitters not chosen for the conference are entitled to receive a $100 discount on their conference registration.
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