The Gartner Application Development, Integration & Web Services (ADIWS) Summit 2008 gives you a complete view of the rapid changes occurring in software development and integration. You will gain a rich, in-depth understanding of application integration and middleware, enterprise architecture, business process management, legacy migration, service-oriented architecture, Web 2.0 and emerging trends.

The never-ending cycle of IT modernisation continues to be a concern with total cost of ownership, skills attrition and business agility being the key drivers. Many businesses are looking to upgrade legacy systems, some of which have been in use since late-1990s Y2K refreshes - or even longer. Alternatively, organisations are looking for ways to make these older systems capable of meeting current business demands for enterprise-wide availability of information and integration with suppliers and customers. For many organisations, service-oriented architecture (SOA) is the primary modernisation strategy. As a critical mass of SOA initiatives are moving out of pilot stage and starting to deliver real results, the questions around ROI have become much more significant. Whilst early adopters of SOA had a clear vision of the benefits, the mass of SOA adopters don't.

The complexity and long time frame of such upgrades mean you need to start making plans now.

At ADIWS 2008, you can learn about the most effective approaches to architecture, application development, integration, legacy migration and Web services. Find out the best approaches to enterprise architecture, service-oriented architecture and business process management. Discover the core architectural principles behind Web 2.0 and how enterprises can capitalise on social, participative, open community models. Hear from workforce trends expert Peter Sheahan on how generational shifts will affect your business.