Registration is open for the eGov Workshop Brussels - Public Finance: IC

["Jane Harnad" <jane.harnad@oasis-open.org>]

Register now for the eGov Workshop Brussels – Public Finance:  ICT Solutions using SOA & Web Services

19 February 2009 – Brussels, Belgium

http://events.oasis-open.org/home/egov-brussels-workshop/2009

*Hosted by the Belgian Federal Ministry of Finance – Service Public Federal Finance [SPFF] and the OASIS eGovernment Member Section.

 

No admission charge for the Workshop; however, space is limited.  Workshop is open to both members and non-members of OASIS with an interest in the use of open standards for eGovernment.  Reserve Your Seat Now

Workshop Overview

This one-day Workshop will introduce ICT solutions in the context of public finance, including tax, benefits and payments and exchange experience amongst professionals of use cases focusing on SOA [Service oriented architecture] and web-based services.  The four main workshop themes are advancing open standards in government using SOA and web services; the exchanging of SOA experiences in the revenue and tax sector; the International cross-border use cases; and the practical solutions for consumers/citizens and tax-payers.

The OASIS eGovernment Member Section has developed this Workshop in an effort to promote interoperability and the use of open standards in this rapidly expanding sector, which is forecast to continue to grow despite the financial crises afflicting major markets.

Who Should Attend this Workshop?

The Workshop will bring together eGovernment policy professionals and officials from a wide range of ministries, coming from many different countries, together with tax and finance specialists. Representatives from technology companies and members of European and international secretariats, as well as staff from industry and trade associations are expected to participate.

Workshop is open to both members and non-members of OASIS with an interest in the use of open standards for eGovernment.

 

Why Attend this Workshop to…

• Understand the advantages of SOA and web services in public sector finance
• Exchange views and compare use cases with peers and customers
• Learn more about creating synergies and increasing efficiency through open standards
• Equip yourselves with latest information on European government requirements
• Assess strategies to avoid vendor lock-in and promote choice.

Participation in this Workshop is at no cost, but registration is essential & limited. The SPFF will provide coffee & water, lunch etc.  

 

Register online now!
Special Note:  Registered participants must bring an identity document and/or passport for presentation at the Belgian Federal Ministry of Finance Reception Desk.