Modern systems pose a number of thorny challenges: they are inherently complex, span multiple technologies, groups, and sometimes different organizations altogether. Most poignantly, they fail in the most unexpected and spectacular ways. The O'Reilly Velocity Conference is the best place on the planet for web ops and systems engineering professionals like you to learn from your peers, exchange ideas with experts, and share best practices and l...

At the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose has declared its ambition to become the most innovative city in America by 2020. Through a Smart City vision that promotes itself as a “demonstration city” to the technology giants that call San Jose home, the city has opened itself up to the innovation surrounding it. How does a city work to be inclusive as a test bed for technology, while ensuring quality services and no citizen is left be...

If you're in data, you need to understand machine learningUsing algorithms that learn iteratively, machine learning lets you discover hidden insight from your data. It's a simple idea with phenomenal impact and sophisticated use cases like recommenders, text mining, real-time analytics, large-scale anomaly detection, and business forecasting. Strata is a unique opportunity to get unparalleled depth and breadth in machine and deep learning.

Registration for the 2018 Conference has sold out. Please visit the Conference website for further information.https://www.watermarkconferenceforwomen.org Watermark’s Conference for Women offers the community and connection, the information and inspiration, the motivation and momentum to help you discover what you want—and go get it! The conference features nationally recognized speakers who share their wisdom and expertise on a w...

As our digital environment expands, the issues of cybersecurity loom larger every year. People are becoming even more connected to each other and the environment around them – the dawn of Smart Cities is upon us and the challenge of protecting information is increasingly difficult. Therefore, to address our shared cybersecurity concerns, it is important for us as a professional community to improve our awareness, increase our knowledge,...

Innovate Your State, in partnership with the City of San Jose, Microsoft and Knight Foundation, is bringing the 3nd Annual Civic & Gov Tech Showcase to the Capitol of Silicon Valley. The Civic & Gov Tech Showcase is an opportunity to connect with civic minded entrepreneurs, potential investors, and government leaders to showcase the great work that is being done to improve government and governance. The goal of the event is to encourag...

The Women In Technology International (WITI) Summit, June 11-13, is the annual gathering of tech-savvy women, held in the heart of Silicon Valley. Executive women, entrepreneurs, and technology thought leaders from around the world converge to collaborate on innovative solutions to common business challenges; explore new business opportunities that underscore how technology is powering change; and build and expand strong connections in a welco...

Make data work Strata + Hadoop World is a 4-day immersion in the most challenging problems, intriguing use cases, and enticing opportunities in data today. Over a hundred of the most interesting people in data will take the stage to share their expertise and ideas, covering everything that’s essential in data today, including: Sensors, IOT, and industrial applications Real-time streaming and applications Data science and advanced analyti...

Information security training coming to the Silicon Valley. Securing and defending your network has never been more important as attacks and breaches make the news daily. Gain the skills and tools you need to win the battle against the wide range of cyber adversaries who want to harm your environment at SANS San Jose 2017 (March 6-11). Choose from 6 hands-on, intensive cyber security training courses. Five are aligned with GIAC certifications...

This Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI) forecasts the requirements anticipated for funding in Fiscal Year 2018 and advertised using a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This event attracts over 500 participants, and affords Government, Industry, and Academia an opportunity to exchange information and form collaborations to address combating current and future terrorism challenges. The draft requirements will be released on Federal Bus...