Southwest Computer Conference

   The 15th Annual Southwest Computer Conference will be held May 30, 31 and June 1, 2008 at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center in San Diego, CA. The conference is open to all Windows, Mac and Linux end users who will learn about the latest technology. The conference fee postmarked by May 15th is $60 which includes workshops, seminars/tech sessions, networking with other computer users, vendor presentations, meals, and the ever-popular Vendor Expo. This conference is open to the general public over the age of 18.

   From your computer hardware to your software, batteries, electrical cords, microchips and surge protectors, all of these legitimate items are represented by counterfeit, pirated or illegal goods coming into the United States, as well as the rest of the world. The National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Center was up and running in 2000 as a multi-agency response to the growing issue of Intellectual Property crime in the United States. Dixie L. Faries, will be the Keynote Speaker on Friday, May 30, at the Southwest Computer Conference being held in San Diego, CA. Ms. Faries is the Management & Program Analyst for National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Coordination Center, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She will address the dangers involved in purchasing and using these products.

   Fill out the registration forms by going to www.theswcc.org. For further information attendees should contact Judy Taylour at judytaylour@theswcc.org or vendors should contact Patricia Hill at PatriciaHill@theswcc.org.

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