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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, June 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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," Keating continued.

    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
http://www.siia.net.



SOURCE Software & Information Industry Association




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