If you’re in the EUC space, you have probably heard about EUC World: Independence. 

A couple of weeks ago, the World of EUC announced their first conference that will be taking place on October 22nd and 23rd in Silver Springs, Maryland.  

So after hearing that name, you’re probably wondering a few things.  Why is “Independence” called out so strongly in the name? And probably most importantly, why should I attend? 

The Independent EUC Conference

Independence is a big part of what EUC World will be.  But why does independence matter?  And why have we made it a big part of the conference name?

The EUC World: Independence Mission Statement is:

To empower the EUC community through open collaboration and knowledge sharing, fostering innovation and driving industry standards that prioritize user experience and technological inclusivity.

Most IT conferences are organized by a vendor or software company.  They set the agenda, messaging, and tone of the event.  Everything revolves around that vendor because its their event.

EUC World: Independence is fundamentally different in two ways:

Platform-agnostic discussion: We welcome diverse perspectives and technologies, ensuring no single vendor dictates the conversation.

Community-driven content: Attendees shape the agenda through contributions, workshops, and presentations, reflecting the collective knowledge and needs of the EUC landscape.

Collective influence: By uniting experts and IT professionals, we aim to guide the EUC industry towards a future that prioritizes user-centric solutions and equitable access to technology.

EUC World is an event organized by the EUC Community for the EUC Community.  It is a conference featuring community in everything it does, including:

• Keynotes by notable community members Brian Madden, Shawn Bass, and Gabe Knuth
• Technical sessions by Dane Young, Shane Kleinert, Sven Huisman, Esther Bartel, and Chris Hildrebrandt
• An “EUC Unplugged” style unconference event on the afternoon of the 2nd day of the conference. This is an event where attendees will submit and vote on the Day 2 agenda on the first day of the conference.

As you can see, the community is at the heart of EUC World.

That doesn’t mean we won’t have sponsors.  EUC World’s four premier sponsors are Liquidware, Nerdio, NVIDIA, and Omnissa, and the other announced conference sponsors at the time of this post are 10ZiG, Apporto, Goliath Technologies, Sonet.io, and Stratodesk.

How to Attend EUC World: Independence

This probably sounds like a great event to attend if you work with EUC products or are in the EUC community.  

You can see the full conference schedule, list of speakers, and register at https://worldofeuc.org/eucworld2024. 

If you register by August 31st, 2024, you will receive the early bird rate of $150 for the event.  The price goes up to $200 on September 1st.  After registering, you will also receive an event code to book your hotel room at the Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC using our discounted rate of $169 per night.