The International Informix Users Group (IIUG) will hold its 2009 Informix Conference at the Overland Park Marriott in Overland Park, Kansas (USA). The hotel is just down the street from the IBM Development Lab in Lenexa, home to most of the Informix Development and Support Staff, and a suburb in the metropolitan area of Kansas City, Missouri.

Querix

Querix will showcase 'Lycia' 5.0, the next Generation 4GL compiler with the new IBM Eclipse Based IDE, integrated graphical debugger, XML based form designer, P-Code Platform and Web Service client and server support.

There will also be a technical tutorial session on how to get the most out of your current 4GL application by using, GUI, Web Services and the IDE. Web Services will open up access from and to 4GL- and non-4gl based applications within minutes.

For more information, please contact:

Querix America

Telephone: freephone     1-803-335-3885    
Email: sales@querix.com

6240 Woodside Executive CT, Aiken, South Carolina, 29803, USA

Querix Europe

Telephone:     +44 (0) 23 80 385181    
Email: sales@querix.com

Querix House, 50 The Avenue,  Southampton, SO17 1XQ, UK

Conference Overview

The event will be a three full day event packed with five tracks of all Informix sessions and a day of tutorials prior to the event.

The Conference Planning Committee selected to run the conference is made up of long time active IIUG volunteers Cindy Lichtenauer, Walt Hultgren, James Edmiston, Tom Beebe, Tammy Frankforter, David Link, Bruce Simms, June Hunt, Daryl Priest and Kernoal Stephens.

This will be the major conference of the year devoted to Informix and related technologies, featuring a great line-up of benefits and activities:

• Five full tracks for three full days of technical sessions - 88 sessions in all!
• The top Informix and IBM speakers from around the world.
• Additional full-day and half-day tutorial sessions on the day before the conference by recognized experts on Informix.
• Keynotes and special sessions by senior IBM Information Management and Informix Development and Marketing executives.
• Free IBM Information Management Certification testing available to all attendees.
• Free Informix Online Certification Assessment Testing — be prepared for complimentary certification at the event!
• An exhibition hall where you will be able to meet representatives and discuss the latest offerings from vendors serving the worldwide Informix community.
• Numerous networking opportunities at receptions and other planned social events.

Technical Session Tracks

Conference sessions will be organized into four general subject area tracks that will run concurrently:

• The Database Applications and Tools track will cover such topics as application development tools and methodologies, application and database architecture, and maximizing application and SQL performance.

• The Informix Administration and Performance track will feature sessions on topics including database and data warehouse design and administration, performance tuning, backup and restore, and security.

• The Informix Edge track will contain talks on aspects of Informix that provide a distinct edge in application development and processing such as emerging technologies like XML and Web services, operation in cross-platform and heterogeneous environments, and support for Open Source and third-party tools.

• The Advanced Support Topics track will feature studies and advanced sessions on support topics, many taken from real-life development and support scenarios.

Technical Session Tracks

Conference sessions will be organized into five general subject area tracks that will run concurrently:

• The Database Applications and Tools track will cover such topics as application development tools and methodologies, application and database architecture, and maximizing application and SQL performance.
   
• The Informix Administration and Performance track will feature sessions on topics including database and data warehouse design and administration, performance tuning, backup and restore, and security.
   
• The Informix Edge track will contain talks on aspects of Informix that provide a distinct edge in application development and processing such as emerging technologies like XML and Web services, operation in cross-platform and heterogeneous environments, and support for Open Source and third-party tools.
   
• The Advanced Support Topics track will feature studies and advanced sessions on support topics, many taken from real-life development and support scenarios.
   
• The Informix Encore track will include introductory sessions of both basic concepts and recently added functionality, as well as repeats of selected sessions initially presented earlier in the conference. Whether you are new to Informix, want to explore fundamental concepts, or want to take a first look at new features, you should check out this track.

Certification Testing

All attendees will be entitled to take unlimited IBM Information Certification Exams (up to one title per day) at no charge (a $150 per test value!!) starting Monday (April 27) morning thru the close of the conference on Wednesday (April 29). Choose from self-study tutorials, preparation documents and certification guides to help you be successful on exam day.

Tutorials

Half-day tutorials will be available on Sunday April 26, 2009. The tutorials cost $150 for one half-day session and $250 for full-day sessions.

Tutorials may be paid in advance at registration or any time after registration by logging in to the conference website with a last name and registration number.

Tutorial titles are not yet finalized. Conference registrants will be advised via email when titles become available.

Title selections may be changed at no charge, but there is a $75 fee for cancellations.

Conference Pricing

• Earlybird (thru January 15, 2009) — $549.00
   
• Regular (January 16 - February 2009) — $649.00
   
• Late Registration (March - April 2009) — $799.00
   

IIUG members get $50.00 off when the above when registering online. The discount applies thru April 21 only. After April 21 on-site registration will be offered as long as space is available at the late registration price of $799.

Registration will close once we hit capacity. Last year's conference was sold out so register early!

Pre-Conference Tutorials

Half-day tutorials will be available on Sunday April 27, 2009 at the additional cost of $150 for one half-day session and $250 for full-day sessions. See the tutorials page for more information.

Sponsors

The IIUG Conference is the conference bargain of the year thanks to the generous support of our conference sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor			http://www.ibm.com
Gold Sponsors			http://www.querix.com
Silver Sponsors			http://www.advancedatatools.com
Business Partners			http://www.vendorrate.com
			http://www.ibmdatabasemag.com/

Hotel

The IIUG Informix Conference hotel is the newly renovated Overland Park Marriott in Overland Park, Kansas.

Just minutes from Kansas City in the heart of the Metcalf Corridor, the Overland Park Marriott offers exceptional proximity to a thriving business community, as well as a convenient starting point for attractions such as the Kansas City Zoo, world-class Kansas City golf courses and Casinos. The Overland Park Marriott features a stunning, sunlit lobby; well-appointed guest rooms; four restaurants including Allie's American Grille and Nikko Japanese Steakhouse; and essential business amenities such as high-speed internet. Designed to accommodate an elegant wedding reception or IIUG Informix Conferences, this Kansas City hotel provides 14,000 square feet of space for up to 1200 guests, with innovative menus and exceptional service.

IIUG Informix Conference Attendee Room Rates

Friday		April 24, 2008	—	$99
Saturday		April 25, 2008	—	$99
Sunday		April 26, 2008	—	$149
Monday		April 27, 2008	—	$149
Tuesday		April 28, 2008	—	$149
Wednesday		April 29, 2008	—	$149

Note: Rates include in-room Internet access.