Open Source Industry Australia

Venue: Innovation @ 257 Level One, Emirates House, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
Time: Arrive from 7pm for a 7:15pm start Presentation
Topic: Abundance Theory: Focus on maximizing abundance, and then sell value around minimizing the complexity inherent in abundance.
Speaker: Paul Took - Red Hat Australia

"Abundance Theory: Focus on maximizing abundance, and then sell value around minimizing the complexity inherent in abundance. "

Paul Took is an Account Executive at Red Hat Asia Pacific. Over the past 3 years, Paul has helped organisations like NAB, Telstra and Victorian Government adopt open source software like Linux and JBoss into their infrastructure. Paul has previously worked for Open Source CMS vendor Squiz. Paul is passionate about the effect of Abundance Thoery on business, technology and daily life. He holds a Bachelor of Science but hasn't used any of that crazy science stuff for years! 

Join us afterwards for Noodles and Sushi at Shuji Sushi 250 Flinders Lane, followed by a beverage at the Charles Dickens Tavern downstairs at 290 Collins Street. 

Note: Arrive before 7pm, as the Collins St front entrance is locked at 7pm sharp. However, you can still enter the building via Shuji Sushi on Flinders Lane.

Organised by Creative Contingencies - Please RSVP - osia-rsvp [at] cc.com.au by COB Friday 14 August, 2009.

Transport and Parking

Public Transport - The venue is in the heart of Melbourne's Central Business District and is easily reached by public transport. See http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/ for detailed information.

Car Parking - The following car parks are in easy walking distance of Innovation@257

City Square - Premier Parking
202-208 Flinders Lane,
Open 24 hrs
$6.60 Evening Rate after 6pm

Flinders Gate - Kings Parking
172-192 Flinders Street (Alternate access via 195 Flinders Lane)
Closes Midnight
$9 Evening Rate after 4pm

Council House Car Park - Premier Parking
200 Little Collins St
Closes Midnight
$6.60 Evening Rate after 5pm

AXA House - Wilson Parking
416 Flinders Lane
Open 24 hrs
$6 per hour, $18 max after 4pm.