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Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) Global Info Industry Summit
Tuesday September 9, 2008 - Thursday September 11, 2008
The Royal Garden Hotel
2-24 Kensington High Sto
London, England Get Directions
Media Advisory

For Immediate Release
SIIA Communications Contact: Eileen Bramlet, ebramlet@siia.net
PR Agency Contact: Brian Kaminski Rational PR, briankaminski@rationalpr.com

Executives from BBC, The Guardian and Agence France Presse to Keynote at SIIA Global Information Industry Summit

Information Industry Leaders to Discuss Emerging Content Trends at Third Annual London Summit
WASHINGTON, DC (June 19, 2008) The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the principal trade association for the software and digital information industries, today announced its third annual Global Information Industry Summit, where industry executives will gather to address global industry trends, identify new market opportunities and share best practices.

Throughout the summit, innovative and emerging content, content technology, software, and social media companies will be featured as they present their groundbreaking products and solutions. Keynote speakers at the SIIA Global Information Industry Summit include:

• Pierre Louette, CEO, Agence France Presse
• Andrew Neil, Magazine Publisher and Broadcaster, BBC
• Colin Hughes, Managing Director, The Guardian Professional

“From Web 2.0 technologies to the emerging markets in India, Eastern Europe and China, the Global Information Industry Summit provides a unique opportunity for information industry leaders to learn about emerging trends and challenges affecting companies across the globe,” noted Ed Keating, Vice President for SIIA’s Content Division. “Industry leaders will gather at the Summit to discuss new information industry opportunities, challenges and cutting-edge solutions.”
Media are invited to attend but must first be approved for credentials by registering online at http://www.siia.net/giis/2008/press_apply.asp. Alternatively, for media credentialing or for more information about the Summit, please contact Eileen Bramlet at ebramlet@siia.net.

WHO: Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA)
WHAT: Global Information Industry Summit
WHEN: 9-11 September 2008
WHERE: The Royal Garden Hotel, London

For a complete schedule of events, visit http://www.siia.net/giis/2008/schedule.asp.

About SIIA
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to more than 550 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit www.siia.net.
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