BoostCon 2007 • May 14-18 2007 
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This inaugural Boost conference promises to be the main -face-to-face venue for all things Boost, from using libraries to -writing them, from evangelizing Boost to deployment within your -organization, from infrastructure and process to vision and -mission, and from TR1 to TR2. Given the range and interests of the -participants, the event is going to be intense and in-depth.
-Tracks
-Recognizing the breadth of the community, we are offering two -primary tracks: the first three days will be focused mostly on the -practical interests of Boost and TR1 end-users, and the last three -will be directed more towards hard-core Boost developers, with one -overlap day at midweek. Thus, the conference fosters interaction -both within and across these tracks, with an emphasis on service -to our user base.
-Sessions will run in the morning and evening, leaving a midday -break of several hours so that attendees can get out and enjoy the -town and its surroundings, or just to have time to work together in -small, informal groups.
-Sessions
-In the spirit of Boost, many sessions will be participatory and/or -collaborative in nature. The program committee has issued a call -for sessions. Please raise any questions about—or ideas for—the -conference on the Boost mailing lists.
-Venue
-The main venue for this conference will be the Aspen Center for -Physics in Aspen, Colorado. The town of Aspen is known for its -world-class cuisine and its envigorating, natural setting. As -generations of scientists can attest, the Center's beautiful -location and its low-key atmosphere create a unique and lively -environment for thought, education, and collaboration.
-Hotel
-The main conference hotel will be the Aspen Meadows Resort. -Located within walking distance of the Physics Center, the Meadows -provides 90 rooms, a restaurant, and overflow conference facilities -should the event expand.
-Conference Size
-Much more than having a great number of attendees, it's important -that this first BoostCon be a success, so we're starting small. -Registration will initially be limited to just 100 places, except -that we'll accomodate 200 participants on Wednesday, when the two -main tracks overlap. Contingency plans are in place that may allow -us to expand registration should demand prove overwhelming, but -when registration opens we recommend securing your place early, in -case that isn't possible.
-Sessions
-The program committee is currently forming and drafting a call for -sessions; watch this space in upcoming weeks for an outline of -workshop, session, and talk ideas, and a request for submissions.
-Registration
-Official Registration is not yet open, but an informal attendee -list for those likely to attend has been set up on the Boost -Wiki. The conference organizers would very much appreciate it if -you could add an entry to this list if you think you'll be there, -to help us with planning.
-Register interest in attending BoostCon 2007
-Thank you!
-Organizing Committee
-| David Abrahams | -Beman Dawes | -Jeff Garland | -
| Joel de Guzman | -Kevlin Henney | -Scott Meyers | -
| Eric Niebler | -Sean Parent | -Rene Rivera | -
| Jeremy Siek | -Matthias Troyer | -- |