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The annual eZ Conference is the largest Open Source Content Management event in Europe that welcomes over 500 participants from around the globe. The 2007 event marked the first year that eZ introduced a sponsorship program for its Partners and Customers to gain marketing and business value from the conference.

Heidi Grande Røys, the Norwegian Minister of Information Technology, opened the eZ Awards night with a speech that explained Norway's commitment to Open Source software and open standards.

The eZ Awards are awarded during the annual eZ Conference. Winners of the eZ Awards have contributed to the eZ Ecosystem in an exceptional way. Giving to the eZ Ecosystem consists not only of code, bug fixes and expertise in technical matters but also includes being actively engaged in daily business, promoting eZ products and services, giving feedback and buying into the eZ values.

Skien, Norway: A small coastal town in the south east of Norway is the home to the largest open at comprised of culturally rich settings and activities. The Partner Day networking event was held at Brekkeparken Park, a historical museum park in the center of Skien.

The annual eZ Awards conference comprises of many international companies and attendees that come together in Norway to share their information. Every year, eZ Systems recognizes the contribution of key members of the eZ Ecosystem. The wide spread Partner network is the core essence of the open source business model at eZ and recognizing the Partners is an essential part of the eZ Awards.

The eZ Conference and Awards 2007 gained excellent visibility and media attention both during and after the event. Prominent speakers and journalists happily boasted about their experience at the conference.

Lagardere is the the world´s biggest publisher well known for titles such as Elle, Car&Driver and Paris Match. This France based publisher was the winner for the Site of the Year eZ Award at the 2007 event, for their contribution to the Premiere site.

You´re invited to the biggest Open Source Content Management conference in Europe! Once again, the annual conference will take place in Skien, Norway in June 2008. Meet with key, international experts in the CMS and Open Source industry and learn more about the business solutions that eZ is bringing to you.