OWASP & WASC AppSec 2008 Conference

Welcome to the OWASP NYC Application Security Conference for 2008. With space for 1000 attendees, this event will be a "must attend" for 2008 in the heart of New York City. The conference will offer an opportunity for security professionals, developers, and managers to hear from industry recognised speakers on the latest critical security risks associated with application security and is in association with WASC, Infragard, ISSA, ISACA, HTCIA and ASIS. The conference includes a number of high quality presentations from industry speakers and business professionals with also the opportunity to network with relevant application security vendors and professionals.

Conference Details
Main Conference Presentations (Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th October 2008).

Conference Training Days (Thursday 9th and Friday 10th October 2008).

The 2008 Conference will be held at the Pace University

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Conference Fees
Standard: $500, OWASP Members: $400,

Membership Discounts Available:

Early Registration Discount (* Extended Now until 25th Aug 2008): $100

Conference Fees are inclusive of all presentations and agenda (including the Cocktail Reception)

Conference Tutorial (Two Day Training): $1500

Early Registration Discount (* Extended until 25th Jan 2008): $100

Note: To save on processing expenses, all fees paid for the AppSec 2008 Conference are non-refundable. OWASP can accomodate transfers of registrations from one person to another, if such an adjustment becomes necessary. (Please note that all fees are in USD) (Conference Fees are kept to a minimum and follow the US/UK Conference Pricing)

When selecting Group Membership discounts when registering, you will be asked upon the conference day to show your membership details to the conference registration desk.

Registration
Registration is now open!! Here is the registration page.

Conference Accomodation & Hotel Registration
OWASP has negotiated a deal with the Sofitel Hotel near the conference Facility. You can download the registration form from the OWASP web site and fax the registration directly to the Hotel. This hotel is within 5 minutes walking distance from the Conference Facility. [Registration http://www.owasp.org/images/0/05/OWSAP_FEB_2008.doc]

For other Hotels, you can try the Jupiters Casino which is also within walking distance, or try www.wotif.com and Gold Coast (Broadbeach Hotels for places to stay nearby the Facility).

OWASP AppSec Conference NYC 2008 Sponsors
The following organizations are sponsors for this conference. If you are interested in sponsoring the OWASP Australia AppSec 2008 conference, please contact the conference committee.

Current OWASP Australia Application Security 2008 Conference Sponsors are:

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The conference is currently supported by

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Conference Committee
OWASP Australian Conferences Chair: Justin Derry - b-sec Consulting - jderry 'at' owasp.org

Currently assisted by (and with thanks)

OWASP Conferences Chair: Dave Wichers - Aspect Security - dave.wichers 'at' owasp.org