Are you ready for a free day of Open web and standards-oriented talks and discussion with local, national and internationally recognized speakers? Do you want to lend your own voice to the day? Then you won't want to miss Standards.Next Philadelphia!

Comcast Interactive Media and Opera Software are very excited to invite you to participate in a day exploring HTML5, CSS3, SVG and other emerging technologies. There is an emphasis on large-scale application and site development and management, but the topic coverage is in step with what Web designers and developers need to know today about how to manage the increasingly complex demands that emerging tech places upon us.

We are pleased to feature several noted speakers, including Kimberly Blessing, Molly E. Holzschlag, Jenn Lukas, Steven Schumacher, and Mike Taylor. Each will present an aspect of Web standards technology as it applies to real-world cases.

The day includes slots for community speakers, so come on time and sign up to give a talk of your own!

We'll also enjoy a free lunch, and top off the day with Happy Hour from 5 'til late, with great beer and food (buy your own) and plenty of geekery at Philly's own historic bar and restaurant, National Mechanics on 22 South 3rd St., Philadelphia PA 19106.

Helpful Information

• Registration: Registration is via Eventbrite and currently limited to 60 people. There will be a waiting list made available should we run over. Standards.Next events are typically well-attended, so register early and secure your seat!
• Transportation: The Comcast Center is at Suburban Station for those commuting via SEPTA (public transit access). We encourage you to use public transit, but if you do choose to drive, there is ample parking near the center.
• Security: The event is being held within a secure location. All attendees will be required to show photo identification in order to access the meeting facilities.
• Food and Drink: We will be providing refreshments and lunch at no cost during the day's events. For the Happy Hour, all are welcome to join, however be aware that food and drink is available for purchase only. The location, National Mechanics, has a very good, varied and reasonably priced menu, great beers, wine and spirits.

About Standards.Next and Sponsorship

Standards.Next is a global program committed to bringing information about open, emerging Web technologies to the public at no cost. The brainchild of Bruce Lawson and Henny Swan, Standards.Next events have occurred in the U.S. and U.K. with the assistance of Opera Software and contributing sponsors.

Comcast Interactive Media

Comcast Interactive Media (CIM) is a division of Comcast Corporation dedicated to developing and operating online and cross-platform entertainment and media businesses, including Comcast.net, one of the country's most visited web sites. CIM's other properties include Fancast.com, a national online entertainment site; Xfinity.com, which gives you tons of entertainment choices with XFINITY TV online, so you can watch what you want wherever you want; and Plaxo, an online social networking-based platform.

Opera Software ASA

Opera Software develops the Opera Web browser, a high-quality, multi-platform product for a wide range of platforms, operating systems and embedded Internet products – including Mac, PC and Linux computers, mobile phones and PDAs, game consoles, and other devices like the Nintendo Wii, DS, Sony Mylo, and more.

Opera’s vision is to deliver the best Internet experience on any device. Opera’s key business objective is to earn global leadership in the market for PC/desktops and embedded products. Opera’s main business strategy is to provide a browser that operates across devices, platforms and operating systems, and can deliver a faster, more stable and flexible Internet experience than its competitors.