Software Industry Conference 2010

The Software Industry Conference 2010 (SIC) is in its 20th year and attracts ~300 software developers, publishers and software industry professionals with a common interest in software development, marketing and distribution. One of the goals of the conference is to encourage independent software developers to adopt the shareware distribution system, and provide start-up shareware developers with helpful information on software development, Internet marketing, packaging, distribution, etc. Another goal is to provide an environment of networking, collaboration and a forum for vendors to make new authors aware of their products or services.

The Shareware Industry Awards Foundation, organizers of the event, is currently seeking submissions for papers and presentations at the SIC-2010 in the following areas (these are tentative and may be regrouped as needed):

• Marketing
• Search Engine Optimization
• Business Networking
• Press Public Relations
• Advertising
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Hosting & Tracking
• Web Design
• Support
• Tracking support
• Contracts
• Development
• Affiliate Programs
• Localization
• Incentives
• Payment Options
• Other Topics:

• Social Media and Social Networks
• How to use Blogs, RSS, Forums
• Pay-Per-Click, Search Engines
• iPhone Development and Marketing
• Pricing your Product/Service
• General Business Advice
• Cyber Security
• Podcasting, RSS and Video Marketing
• Software as a Service
• Pay per Post