INFOCAN PRESENTS AT BORCON LITE 2003

When: Fri, March 14, 2003 Registration: 8:30am – 9:00am Workshop: 9:00am – 4:00pm. Location: University of Houston Campus University Center Houston, TX Cost: USD$299/person Agenda: This workshop is designed to jump start you, the Delphi developer, in getting ready for .NET development. The session will include discussion on defining .NET, clarifying the myths associated with it as well as addressing future technologies, how developers can use it to both migrate their existing applications to .NET and how Delphi.NET fit into the Microsoft .NET architecture.

Technical hands-on presentations include:

Overview of the .NET Framework
Creating .NET Applications
COM+/.NET Interoperability
Using Delphi.NET with ASP.NET
Data Access, ADO.NET & DataSnap Direct
.NET Language Integration - Mixing C# with Delphi.NET.
.NET Web Services

Who should attend: IT Managers, Architects, Project Managers, Team Leads, and Developers.

To REGISTER: Download the registration form and fax to 604-736-5866. Registration code BCL03

Regular Conference Sessions, March 15, 2003 (each session 1 hour 15 minutes)

Creating Web Apps - It's easier than you think!
Web application is everywhere. If you haven't started yet, your customers, your users or worst yet, your competitors are there. This session is aimed at those who have been developing Client/Server application within Delphi, C++Builder or Kylix and are looking to move their applications to the web.

This session will cover topics such as creating web server applications (CGI, ISAPI, Apache Share Modules), debugging techniques and WebBroker technologies. Creating web application is easier than you think!

Working XML in Delphi
XML is rapidly becoming the industry-preferred choice of data representation and is the core technology behind distributed computing initiative like SOAP. As of Delphi 6, Borland is now shipping with a ton of tools and native XML support. This session is aimed at those who are new to XML and are looking to incorporate XML technologies into their development work with Delphi, C++Builder or Kylix. This session will cover the basics of XML, working with XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language), XML Mapper, XML Data Binding wizard, and other tips in incorporating XML in your development projects.

Securing your Internet Applications
Delphi 7 is all about creating web applications. However, the number one concern of corporations in deploying a web-based solution remains to be security. In this session, learn how latest tips to protect your corporate most valuable assets - data and time. By understanding how a hacker thinks, you will have a running chance in staying one step ahead of their game.

To REGISTER: Visit the BorCon Lite registration webpage at:http://www.hadp.org/cgi-bin/bclreg.dll/start

Sunday Tutorial, March 16, 2003 (1 day session)

When: Sunday, March 16, 2003 Morning Session: 8:30a – 12:15p Afternoon Session: 1:45pm – 4:15pm Location: Conrad Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, University of Houston Campus Houston, TX Cost: USD$295/person Agenda: This workshop is designed to jump start you, the Delphi developer, in getting ready for .NET development. The session will include discussion on defining .NET, clarifying the myths associated with it as well as addressing future technologies, how developers can use it to both migrate their existing applications to .NET and how Delphi.NET fit into the Microsoft .NET architecture.

RAD Internet Development

If you haven’t heard, Delphi 6 and 7 are all about developing for the Internet and eCommerce. Like many others, if this is new territory for you, this session is designed to give you a rapid introduction to some of the capabilities of Delphi in developing for the web. This session will focus on features like:

Overview and setup
Indy components
ISAPI/CGI and Apache applications
Web Broker components
Web Services
IntraWeb Vs WebSnap

No prior Internet development experience with Delphi is required.

To REGISTER: Visit the BorCon Lite registration webpage at:http://www.hadp.org/cgi-bin/bclreg.dll/start Registration of the post conference session should be completed at the time of registration of the main conference sessions.

Post-Conference Scuba Diving Trip: With Michael Li in Flower Garden Banks March 20-21, 2003

This is a 2 day, 7dive, live-aboard dive trip that will take place at the Flower Garden Banks, National Marine Sanctuary.   The Flower Garden Banks is located 100 miles south of Houston in the middle of Gulf of Mexico and it is one of most awesome dive site off the shore of United States. March & April is known for Hammerhead mating season where sighting of schools of up to 120 are very common. The cost for the trip is $305/person and includes your bunk on board, air for 7 dives, and all meals. C-Card is a must and advanced or better certification is highly recommended. Nitrox is available for those who are certified at $60 extra. The boat will depart from Freeport, TX at 10pm on the evening of March 19. All divers must be at the dock by 9pm for boarding and processing. The boat will sail through the night to the destination with the first diver in the water by 7am. For more details about the Flower Garden Banks: http://www.infocan.ca/pics/8.25.02-Flower.Gardens/ http://www.flowergarden.nos.noaa.gov/ Flower Garden Banks NMS http://www.scubadiving.com/photo/gallery/read.shtml http://www.scubadiving.com/US/liveaboards/#texas Important: Full payment must be made by Jan 31 in order to ensure your spot on the trip. All interested parties should email Michael Li, mli@infocan.com, for details.