It’s that time of year again

Call for Speakers:

Code Generation 2013 is a practitioner conference focussing on emerging tools, technologies and approaches in Model-Driven Development. The event takes place from 10 – 12 April 2013 in Cambridge, UK.

Submission Deadline: Friday December 14^th 2012

We are seeking high-quality session proposals covering any aspect of MDSD (including Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs), Model-Driven Architecture (MDA), Domain-Specific Modelling, Generative Programming, Software Product Lines and related areas).

Sessions could cover topics such as:

• Defining and implementing modelling languages
• Code Generation and Model Transformation tools and approaches
• Language evolution and modularization
• Domain Analysis and Domain Engineering
• Tool and technology adoption
• Meta Modeling
• Runtime virtual machines versus direct code generation
• Approaches to code generation
• Approaches to combined development (partial code generation with partial handwritten code)
• Flexibility in code generation

Case studies and interactive sessions based on these and related approaches are particularly encouraged although more theoretical sessions are also welcome.

Accepted speakers have their conference fees waived.

For full details and instructions on how to submit a session please visit: http://www.codegeneration.net/cg2013/submissions/index.php

You heard it here:

http://www.agilecambridge.net/ac2012/programme.php

Keynotes from Dan North and Dave Snowden.

30 sessions from experienced practitioners.

I’m putting together a new one day hack day in Cambridge based around the theme of open data.

It’s free and it should be fun:

http://cambridgedatamashup2012.eventbrite.co.uk

We’re very pleased to welcome Julian Harty (Independent) as a conference keynote speaker for Mobile East 2012.

A primer on testing and test automation for mobile phone applications

Mobile phones are ubiquitous and, since 2007, millions of us have changed our habits to use applications on our smartphones. We can find & download new applications immediately and even discard them a few minutes later. Some of us are involved in creating and testing these applications. This keynote provides a primer on ways to test mobile phone applications, both interactively and using test automation. We will cover the full software lifecycle; from creation to user-feedback for installed & web-based mobile applications.

The mobile apps world continues to evolve rapidly so join us to learn more about the testing challenges & practices for your mobile app world.

About Julian Harty

Julian has been actively involved in the software testing world since 1999 when he realised testing was one way to help deliver better software for the ultimate users. Over the years he has: run various companies; worked at Google for 4 years as a senior test engineer; and until recently was the Tester At Large at eBay. He’s now spending his time and energies with people, companies and projects that leverage technology to help people; where the technology adapts to and suits the users.

Much of his work is freely available online including: various opensource projects, training material, and notes on test automation for web & mobile applications. He wrote the first book on test automation for smartphone applications. And he has published articles, given tutorials and classes, globally, on testing & test automation. He’s also one of the editors, and the main author for the testing sections, for the popular Don’t Panic Mobile Developers Guide to the Galaxy book. The 10th edition was launched in February 2012. He’s currently writing the next book on testing and test automation for mobile phone apps. It’s a collaborative effort where hundreds of people have the opportunity to provide feedback and content.

Visit the Mobile East website for more information.

Mobile East is supported by Software East, Cambridge Wireless, Cambridge Network and InfoQ.com.

It’s been a busy bank holiday weekend here at Software Acumen with not 1 but 2 conference programmes being finalized.

The final programme for Mobile East on 29th June has also been announced.

13 sessions will run, with 3 parallel streams running throughout the day covering programming, testing, User Experience, Security and business issues. There’s a range of practical talks and a hands-on session for those who want to give iOS development a go.

Booking is open and, as usual, the earlier you book the cheaper your ticket. You can also get a combined ticket with Cloud East 2012. Cambridge Network, Cambridge Wireless and Cambridge Mobile App Group members can claim 10% off booking fees.

Should be another great day.

You wait all year and two Call for Speakers get published in short notice.

I’ve also just announced the Call for Speakers for this year’s Functional Programming Days 2012 event in Cambridge, UK. Last years FP day 2011 was so successful that we decided to increase this from a 1 to a 2 day event. Accepted speakers still get to take part in the whole event for free.

CALL FOR SPEAKERS -
Submission Deadline Friday 6th July 2012

We are seeking high-quality session proposals covering any aspect of functional programming.

Hands-on sessions, experience reports, tutorials, panels and other interactive sessions are particularly encouraged although more theoretical sessions are also welcome.

In addition to free entry for the conference, being a speaker gives you a unique opportunity to present your viewpoint to our audience and get noticed.

Visit the FP Days 2012 website for more information.

I’ve just launched the Call for Speakers for this year’s Agile Cambridge conference.

As is usual accepted speakers pay no fees.

CALL FOR SPEAKERS -
Submission Deadline Friday 15th June 2012

We are seeking high-quality session proposals covering any aspect of agile software development.

Hands-on sessions, experience reports, tutorials, panels and other interactive sessions are particularly encouraged although more theoretical sessions are also welcome.

In addition to free entry for the conference, being a speaker gives you a unique opportunity to present your viewpoint to our audience and get noticed.

Visit the Agile Cambridge website for more information.

Due to continued growth of the company, we’re looking for a part-time (20 hours a week) marketing co-ordinator based in the Cambridge area to market our world-recognised software conferences and evening events.

You will need to have demonstrable experience of marketing paid events and ideally a background of working in the software industry. It goes without saying that you will have excellent attention to detail and will have the communication skills to deal with people at all levels of seniority. This is a busy position which will provide plenty of variety from copy writing to social media, email campaigns to community forum management.

The role will involve working independently from home on your own initiative and with minimum instruction so you must be able to recognise and resolve problems quickly and efficiently. This role will also involve working closely with the Director to maintain and develop our reputation for high quality events.

In return, we’re offering flexibility in relation to working schedules with possible overtime available and a payscale of £24 – £30k pro-rata, depending upon experience. Although initially a part-time role, it is envisaged that there is the capacity for a full-time or management role in the future.

Click here for a full job description and person specification. If you’d like to apply for this position, send your CV and covering email to info@keepinghrsimple.co.uk quoting reference SWA02.

I’m organising two new events this year.

Cloud East will take place on June 28th and Mobile East will take place on June 29th. both events take place at the Trinity Centre on Cambridge Business Park.

Call for Speakers are running for both events and as is usual for my events accepted speakers pay no event fees.

Super Early-Bird tickets are also on sale for those who want to grab a bargain.