News for and about the Internet2 community

[Mary Fran Yafchak <>]

To all those interested in the effective planning and deployment of 
grid applications -

The 2nd SURA Cyberinfrastructure workshop focused on Grid Application 
Planning & Implementation will be held December 6 - 8, 2005 at the 
Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), UT Austin.

** Early registration ends Nov. 22 - affordable at $125, thanks to 
the support of our sponsors! **

Registration, Agenda, and Travel info: 
http://www1.sura.org/6000/gridworkshopDec05.html

This workshop is benefiting from the participation of several industry 
leaders:
   * Cisco Systems, Inc. (Platinum sponsor)
   * SUN Microsystems (Silver sponsor)
   * United Devices, Inc. (Silver sponsor)
   * IBM Corporation (Silver sponsor)

The content and format are designed to address the application of 
grid technology for the advancement of all areas of science.

A "minds-on and hands-on" technical workshop, Grid Technology: The 
Rough Guide, will be offered immediately following the main workshop 
for an additional registration fee of $75 (early registration) - 
http://www1.sura.org/6000/TechAgendaDec05.html.

Join both experts and peers for presentations and interaction to -
* extend your understanding of grid concepts and applicability to 
advanced applications;
* gain insight into a broad range of applications that are benefiting 
from grids;
* share recommendations and road maps for successful grid application 
deployment;
* establish contacts for ongoing collaboration and peer support.

Presentations from major grid initiatives will illuminate the broader 
uses of grids, followed by case studies of "grid-enabling" 
applications. Interactive breakouts will offer a closer look at key 
issues, and select related topics will provide additional context for 
implementation - all designed to leave you better prepared to move 
ahead with grid application development or deployment.

This workshop is appropriate for:
- Faculty and researchers to learn more about grids and project 
groups beginning to use grids;
- Application developers to better understand implementation 
considerations for running on a grid;
- Funding agencies to disseminate information on funding opportunities;
- Strategic planners to learn more about the "climate" of grid 
application deployment
- Research officers to understand the "language of grids";
- Campus teams (IT, application, policy, funding) working 
collaboratively on grid deployment.