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Welcome reception
Sunday, June 1, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Telelogic Welcome Reception Featuring The Wallflowers

Join us in welcoming the newest member of the IBM Rational team - Telelogic! Telelogic is now an IBM company. And, to celebrate this exciting merger, the Grammy Award Winning band, The Wallflowers will help us rock the house at a Welcome Celebration on Monday night. Open to all conference attendees, the celebration will feature a concert from The Wallflowers - the critically-acclaimed band that exploded on the scene with their multi-platinum, multi-Grammy winning CD "Bringing Down The Horse" - which features such hits as "6th Avenue Heartache," "One Headlight" and "Three Marlenas." The band features the amazing guitar and vocals of Jacob Dylan and talents of singer/songwriter Stuart Mathis. The Wallflowers have been rocking the movie scene, as well, covering Bowie's "Heroes," The BeeGee's "I Started A Joke," and The Beatles' "I'm Looking Through You," and are heard weekly on TV, with songs on several television shows, including CSI, Jericho, Six Degrees, and The Guardian. Don't miss the celebration! Join us at the welcome reception where the IBM Rational software team of engineers and executives will be waiting to meet you. Be our guest for plenty of food and drinks. More details coming soon!

Sponsor receptions Monday, June 2, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3, 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Exhibit hall and IBM solution center
Discover the solutions and technologies available from IBM Rational Partners in the comprehensive 2008 Exhibit Hall and IBM Solution Center. Sponsors and partners will be exhibiting their latest software solutions.

Special event
Wednesday, June 4, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Join us for a night of fun and adventure at the special event only for IBM Rational Software Development conference attendees - at the incredible Universal Studios Florida©! Compete head-to-head and perform gravity-defying stunts at the FEAR FACTOR LIVE® arena show . . Save the Earth from aliens in MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack. Take an unforgettable adventure when the Great White terror returns on JAWS® and careen and crash your way through Krustyland in the new wild and hilarious The Simpsons Ride. You can take a trip into the world of disaster movies in DISASTER!SM A Major Motion Picture Ride . . Starring YOU and explore the mystery of ancient Egypt, as you are swept into an underworld of deadly curses, powerful forces of nature and creatures intent on wreaking havoc in REVENGE OF THE MUMMY SM. Visit the WORLD EXPO, a colorful re-creation of a typical World's Fair Exposition Park with an eclectic architectural style that can only be described as "futuristic retro." Your evening highlights will include food, fun, music and a great time! Guests of conference attendees are invited to attend this special event for a fee of $100.00 per person ($50.00 under 18 years old). Guest passes must be purchased through the conference registration process. Don't miss out on this big night of fun!
Buses will begin loading at 6:30 pm at the Pacific Hall Entrance (Dolphin Hotel lower level) and the Convention Center Entrance (Swan Hotel). Buses will be available for return to the hotel at 9:00 pm and the last bus will depart from the Front Gate at Universal Studios Florida© at 11:20 pm. Don't miss this great night!

Solution Center Pedestal #25 - Global Rational User Group Community
Monday, June 2, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (reception)
Tuesday, June 3, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (evening reception)
Wednesday, June 4, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Attendees will be able to speak with user group members and leaders about their experiences with the Ra¬tional User Group Community. There will be onsite registration for Rational User Group's worldwide. Register onsite and receive a free gift.

Global Rational User Group Community Birds of a Feather Session
Location: Oceanic 3-Dolphin
How to Start, Manage and Participate in the Rational User Group Program
Tuesday June 3, 1-2pm
Are you an existing Rational User Group member? Are you interested in joining a Rational User Group? Would you like to start a User Group in your city? Would you like to meet fellow user group members from around the world? There are over 94 Rational User Groups and over 14,000 members worldwide that have joined our online community. This will be your opportunity to hear about some of the more successful groups worldwide, meet some of the leaders of the local user groups, hear from the GRUG Council (Global Ratio¬nal User Group Council) and interact with members from around the world. We will discuss typical meeting topics, provide tips on how to network within your group, discuss the best way to have meetings, and provide your feedback to the entire User Group Community.

Global Rational User Group Community Reception: Sponsored by PMR Group!
Location: West Wing Meeting Room - Dolphin Hotel/First Floor, past Fresh Restaurant (Formerly the "Sum Chows" Restaurant location)
Tuesday June 3, 6-7pm
We would like to take an opportunity to thank our Global Community Members for making our Rational User Group community such a success & this year's sponsor PMR Group. The Rational User Group Community Reception will be your opportunity to meet one another and some of our special guests from the Rational software brand. We look forward to seeing you there.

Sunday, June 1, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Registration/Information Center Open
8:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Morning SSDP Sessions
12:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	Technical Workshops
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Afternoon SSDP Sessions
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception

Monday, June 2, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Registration/Information Center Open
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	General Session
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Refreshment Break
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Morning Sessions
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Technical Workshops
11:15 a.m. - 12:15/12:45 p.m.	Morning Sessions
12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Afternoon Sessions
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Technical Workshops
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Afternoon Sessions
4:00 p.m. - 4:15p.m.	Refreshment Break
4:15 p.m. - 5:15/5:45 p.m.	Afternoon Sessions
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall and IBM Solution Center (Reception)
6:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.	Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions
6:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.	Night School
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Telelogic Welcome Celebration featuring the Grammy winning band: The Wallflowers

Tuesday, June 3, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Registration/Information Center Open
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	General Session
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Refreshment Break
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Morning Sessions
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Technical Workshops
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall and IBM Solution Center
11:15 a.m. - 12:15/12:45 p.m.	Morning Sessions
12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	Afternoon Sessions
2:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	Technical Workshops
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Refreshment Break
3:30 p.m. - 4:30/5:00 p.m.	Afternoon Sessions
4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall and IBM Solution Center
5:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions
6:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Night School

Wednesday, June 4, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Registration/Information Center Open
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	General Session
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Refreshment Break
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Morning Sessions
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Technical Workshops
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall and IBM Solution Center
11:15 a.m. - 12:15/12:45 p.m.	Morning Sessions
12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Afternoon Sessions
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Technical Workshops
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Afternoon Sessions
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Refreshment Break
4:15 p.m. - 5:15/5:45 p.m.	Afternoon Sessions
6:30 p.m.	Depart for Special Event
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.	Special Event

Thursday, June 5, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Registration/Information Center Open
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.	Morning Sessions
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Wrap-Up