Event Open Source Singapore Pacific-Asia Conference and Expo (OSSPAC)
Venue Grand Hyatt Singapore
Organiser KB Conferences, USA
Delegates 380
Date February 16-18

US-based KB Conferences organised the inaugural conference targeted at software developers and senior executives. It discussed the latest developments in open-source software in plenary and breakout sessions.

A small-scale exhibition and networking breaks saw delegates and vendors engaging in lively dialogue. OSSPAC provided a highly visible forum for open-source companies to clearly demonstrate their products and services. Delegates heard from keynote speakers and learnt from the best and brightest within the industry.

This niche event had several big-name sponsors including IBM, Novell, Oracle and Sun Microsystems. It also benefited from assistance offered by the Singapore Tourism Board under the Business Events (BE) in Singapore incentive scheme.

Kent Barnard, president of KB Conferences, says: “The number of delegates fell short of initial projections due to the worldwide economic downturn. But at the next OSSPAC event in March 2010, we should attain the numbers we are seeking.”