AstriCon is the pioneer and longest-running event devoted to all things Asterisk, one of the most influential open source projects today. Attendees will learn about trends in Asterisk use, the growing Asterisk ecosystem, the newest applications and a wide range of technical topics from Asterisk developers, users and entrepreneurs.

“AstriCon is so vibrant and productive because it brings together the people who live and breathe telephony innovation,” said Mark Spencer, creator of Asterisk and Digium’s chief technology officer. “This is the one time in 2008 when the individuals who are most focused on development and use of Asterisk will come together, making it the show that both enthusiasts and those who are looking to get to know Asterisk must attend.”

In the past, many Asterisk users and Digium partners needed to select one Asterisk event to attend in the fall—AstriCon or Digium|Asterisk World, which has been held in conjunction with Pulvermedia’s VON Conference & Expo. However, due to recent changes at Pulvermedia, Digium will not hold Digium|Asterisk World this fall. As a result, the many ISVs, resellers and integrators, and developers who selected one over the other in the past, or needed to split attention and resources, will be able to focus on AstriCon.

AstriCon 2008 will be held at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa in Glendale, Ariz. Those wishing to submit speaking proposals may do so by June 1, 2008. Registration is now open at www.astricon.net.