I received this comment on the blog: 

Q: I would like to attend the equivalent of Mercury world this year, but I cannot find anything about it. Has it been canceled?

A: No. When Mercury was acquired by HP the HP OpenView Forum and Mercury World were combined into HP Software Universe. HP Software Universe is currently held twice per year, once in the U.S. and once in EMEA. The last event was HP Software Universe Vienna, Austria. The next event will be HP Software Universe Las Vegas, NV USA 16-18 June 2009.

Here is the call for papers information.

Concentrated content, absolute relevance — HP Software & Solutions' premier event for customers and partners has an entirely new structure to deliver exactly what you care about most.

What's your hot topic?

• IT strategy, applications, and operations management?
• Information management?
• Business intelligence?
• Communications and media?

…you'll find it covered in depth at HP Software Universe 2009.

Find the solutions you need to deliver better business outcomes. Build the expertise and relationships to succeed with your charter. Take a quantum leap in your professional development and knowledge.

Utilizing new networking concepts, a focused agenda, and tailor-made track sessions, the 2009 conference will provide a unique opportunity to increase your value to your customers and company. Make the most of your ‘09 trade show and travel budget.

Join over 3,000 IT executives and professionals from 40 countries in learning about the industry’s leading products, solutions, and best practices.

Call for Papers is now open!

Interested in speaking at HP Software Universe 2009? HP Software Universe will provide opportunities for you to share your knowledge with an audience of hundreds of industry professionals. Join the prestigious group of presenters who provide valuable information about HP Software & Solutions.

Be one of our track session speakers by submitting an abstract today. Deadline to submit a paper is February 18, 2009. Selected primary speakers will receive a complimentary pass to the conference!

» Click here to submit a paper today.