Higher Education Web Symposium July 14, 2008

The first and only web design conference for IT Professionals working in Higher Education. Join us and meet world renowned experts in the fields of usability, user centered design, CSS, AJAX and many others. Designers, Developers, and Project Managers will all be able to benefit from the content presented over the course of two days.

In addition to the formal presentations, you will have the opportunity to meet and interact with people building and designing web applications in all the same areas you do: Student Affairs, Faculty Issues, Administrative Procedures, and others.

1 day - $199 (pick either day)
2 day - $299

Sign up online at: http://www.med.upenn.edu/uiconf/

Presentations:
AJAX & Web 2.0 Technologies
Content Management Systems
Storing & Displaying Faculty Data
Usability Testing
Student Portals
Adopting a Framework into your Organization
CSS Tips & Techniques
Developing Secure Applications
Search Engine Optimization
Best Practices in Form Design
How Documentation Helps Usability Thrive
Presentation Skills for IT Professionals

Speakers:
Jared M. Spool, Founding Principal, User Interface Engineering
Eric Meyer, Principal, Complex Spiral Consulting
Stephanie Sullivan, Founder and principal, W3Conversions
Steve Mulder, Director of Emerging Interactions, Molecular
Dana Chisnell, UsabilityWorks
Luke Wroblewski, Principal Designer, Yahoo! Inc.
Ben Adams, IT Project Leader, University of Pennsylvania
Raymond Bokenkamp, Senior Software Architect, University of Pennsylvania
Erin Wyher, Senior Programmer Analyst, University of Pennsylvania
Jennifer Yuan, IT Communications Analyst, University of Pennsylvania
Chris Hyzer, Senior Programmer Analyst, University of Pennsylvania
Darian Patrick, Senior Programmer Analyst, University of Pennsylvania

Official Website: http://www.med.upenn.edu/uiconf/