| Teleconference "Zen and the Art of Meta-Data Maintenance", April 25, 2007 |  | We apologize for the frequency of emails regarding the upcoming teleconference. However, we have been informed that a number of list members did not receive last week's email on the April 25, 2007 teleconference featuring Len Silverston. Based on this inconvenience the April 25th meeting will be open to members and non members. Click here for more information. Registration is Open for the May Teleconference: May 17, 2007 - 1PM EDT "The Role of Metadata in a Successful Data Governance Program", Robert S. Seiner Abstract will be available shortly. For registration please email
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| | | Schedule of Teleconferences |  | The following teleconferences are open to MPO Members Only
June 2007 San Francisco Details will be available shortly | | Discounts for MPO Members |  | DAMA Florida DAMA Day, April 30, 2007, Miami "Metadata Practical Strategies with Peter Aiken"-full day tutorial MPO Rate $175 For further information please visit the DAMA Florida website Implementing and Managing Enterprise Architecture Seminar with John Zachman· 10% discount Dates and Locations May 7-9, 2007 - Washington, DC July 11-13, 2007 - San Diego, CA September 17-19, 2007 - Chicago, IL November 14-16, 2007 - Phoenix, AZ For further info please visit ZIFA 10% Discount on the following IRM UK Public Seminars - Mastering the Requirements Process Seminar Part 2, April 19-20 2007
- Value Driven IT Strategy Seminar, April 19-20, 2007
- Rapid Delivery of Enterprise Architecture for Business Integration Seminar,-Clive Finkelstein, April 30-May 2, 2007
- Rapid Delivery Technologies for Enterprise Architecture Seminar-Clive Finkelstein, May 3-4, 2007
- Data Modelling Masterclass Seminar With Graeme Simsion, May 3-4, 2007
For further information please visit the IRM UK Website How to Evaluate, Select, and Implement Your MetaData Management Solution Workshop with Stu Carty, May 14-15, 2007, Miami Please visit Gavilan Research for discount and additional information. SOA Architect Sessions with Rick van der Lans, Chicago, May 24-25. Up to 20% discount . For further info please visit Redstone Innovations Data Modeling Master Class and Consulting Skills Workshop -Graeme Simsion June 26- 28, 2007, San Francisco $100 discount For further information please visit Wilshire Conferences Semantic Technology Conference, May 20-24, 2007, San Jose $200 discount For further information please visit Wilshire Conferences The Data Governance Conference, June 25-28, 2007, San Francisco Up to $150 discount plus additional group discounts For further information please visit The Data Governance Website | | Call for Papers |  | Annual Data Management and Information Quality Conferences, London October 29 - November 1, 2007 Deadline April 16, 2007 For additional information and to download the call for papers please visit the IRM UK Conference Website | | Need Help Regarding Metadata Standards? |  | Are you in need of developing standards, finding resources for: data and metadata standards, industry standards, best practices, templates, etc. The MPO is in the process of developing a section in our newsletter to answer these daunting questions. What we need from YOU are suggestions on what you would like to see in this section, what kinds of things do you need help with, what things are important to you and your organization.
Any questions, please contact Harry Schlegal, at
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Harry has recently been appointed the Director of Research for the MPO. | | | April 2008 | | | What is the Meta-Data Professional Organization?
The Meta-Data Professional Organization (MPO) is a non-profit, international professional association comprised of business and IT professionals in all areas of meta-data practice, including administrators, developers, architects and managers. The MPO brings together individuals with interests, expertise, or hands-on experience in meta-data use from all areas of private and public enterprise throughout the world and seeks to disseminate technical and professional information to meta-data practitioners of all levels of experience. The MPO provides meta-data professionals with a community that fosters discussion, advancement and increased understanding of meta-data as it is applied in the field. Are You Ready to Join the MPO ? The Meta-Data Professional Organization is actively seeking both companies and individuals to join its membership. We encourage you to join the MPO today and start reaping the benefits! Members will gain: • one-stop shopping for meta-data research and resources • network with other meta-data professionals in your own or other fields • access Members-Only web content • read or be referred to Articles of Interest on meta- data • interact on Discussion Groups • monthly Email Newsletter • special "MPO Member Discounts" on seminars, conferences, & other events • monthly metadata teleconference or webinar Individual yearly dues are $50 Group yearly membership dues are $175 See the MPO web site for current membership information. If there are more than 4 individuals in your organization, we recommend a Corporate Membership, which allows an unlimited number of people within your organization to join. Student Memberships are offered to full time students currently enrolled at any accredited educational institution. All memberships are renewed annually, with fees due on the anniversary of the membership start date. | |