Folks, I just wanted to let you know about an exciting new event that will be happening the same week as the [Ubuntu Developer Summit](https://uds.ubuntu.com/) in Oakland, California.
[Canonical](https://www.canonical.com/) in collaboration with [Redmonk](https://redmonk.com/) will be hosting [The Ubuntu Cloud Summit](https://uds.ubuntu.com/cloud-summit/); a one day event for both technology and business attendees interested in how open-source cloud computing can help their organizations.
The event takes place on **Tuesday 8th May**, at the [The Oakland Marriott City Center Hotel](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/oakdt-oakland-marriott-city-center).
The agenda is still being defined, but the sessions will cover some interesting ideas, challenges and trends around cloud computing and how attendees can deploy an open cloud in their organization.
Topics will include:
* **The Open Cloud** – the role of open source in cloud computing—particularly how an open cloud enables a more flexible, vendor-neutral approach.
* **Lessons from cloud deployments** – open cloud deployments are real and growing. We’ll discuss and illustrate through case studies the best approaches to deploying and maximising an open cloud.
* **Open Source cloud technologies** – with Ubuntu including technologies such as OpenStack, MAAS and Juju, we’ll examine how they come together to form an open cloud.
[Click here](https://uds.ubuntu.com/cloud-summit/) to find out more information.
## How To Join
The cost of a ticket for attending this event is *$100* which includes lunch and refreshments. Spaces are limited, so please share this information with your contacts and prospects to get registrations flowing.
[REGISTER HERE](https://ubuntucloudsummit.eventbrite.com/)
