July 2009: CMS CageMatch II - Clash of the Titans

11AM: CMS KickStart Program: Come Learn The Basics About Joomla!
At 11am, come to our monthly CMS KickStart Program on Joomla! to learn the basics on Joomla! It's great for first-timers and intermediates to get up to speed on Joomla! Presented in non-technical language, the KickStart you insights on how to get up and running, using Joomla!
Led by: Nick Martinelli from SourceBooks & Kendall Cabe from InfoTeam

11:50: Extension Of The Month: Joomla! Extplorer
This month, we'll take a closer look at a very popular Joomla! extension, called "Extplorer." Extplorer is an "Editor's Pick" on the Joomla! Extensions Directory. It is a web-based File Management component used to access and modify files and directories on your server via FTP or direct file access.
Led by: Mike Carson from JoomlaShowroom

NOON: Featured Presentation: Enterprise OS Web CM Comparison
At noon, we welcome David Steele, and his team from The Acquity Group to present their findings on a head-to-head comparison of four of the top Open Source Web Content Management Systems for the enterprise: Joomla! Drupal, Alfresco and Magnolia. An excellent session for business leaders, this one-hour session will summarize an exhaustive review performed by the Acquity Group research team, helping web professionals choose the right content management tool for the job.
Led by: David Steele from The Acquity Group

1PM: After Half Hour: Networking
Stick around if you like. The "After Half-Hour" is a great time to ask the presenters further questions, as well as make business and social connections.

1:30PM: The Professional Hour
If you make a connection with a web professional, and are ready to take the next step, consider spending an hour in an initial consultation right after the meeting, with no strings attached, the Professional Hour is a convenient time to sit down and get your specific answers right away. It's Just $75, and it's done either by appointment, or on-the-spot. Contact the Professional Hour Leader, Linda Coonen for details.
Led by: Linda Coonen from the CMS Association