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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img width=624 height=177 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D117A7.64952BD0" alt="LUG2016_WebBanner_v4_small"></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText>It’s not too early to mark your calendars for LUG 2016! This year’s event will be held in Portland, Oregon, from April 5<sup>th</sup> - 7<sup>th</sup>. We’re also excited to host our 2<sup>nd</sup> annual Lustre Developer Day on Monday, April 4<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>As with prior Lustre User Group (LUG) events, LUG 2016 will feature industry thought leaders and developers who are pushing the boundaries with Lustre. During the 2.5 day event, attendees will benefit from technical sessions that highlight the latest Lustre file system developments, case studies, and best practices. In additional to technical content, LUG provides an invaluable opportunity for discussion and collaboration with industry peers. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Developers looking for a focused opportunity to present their ideas, share current work, and learn from others will want to attend our 2<sup>nd</sup> annual Lustre Developer Day on April 4<sup>th</sup>. This one day session will provide newer developers with an opportunity to listen, learn, and network while providing veteran developers with a forum for socializing current work and issues. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If your company is interested in sponsoring LUG 2016 -- reaching more than 200+ focused Lustre attendees – we have a number of sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact <a href="mailto:admin@opensfs.org">admin@opensfs.org</a> to learn more about these opportunities including onsite presence, social events, meals, speaking opportunities, and more.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Interested in shaping the LUG 2016 agenda? The Program Committee is tasked with selecting session topics and developing the program agenda. Let us know if you’d like to participate. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#070707'>I</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>f you have any questions, please feel free to contact OpenSFS. We look forward to seeing you in Portland at LUG 2016!</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#070707'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>_________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>OpenSFS Administration<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3855 SW 153<sup>rd</sup> Drive Beaverton, OR 97003 USA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phone: +1 503-619-0561 | Fax: +1 503-644-6708<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/opensfs"><span style='line-height:115%'>@OpenSFS</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Email: </span><a href="mailto:admin@opensfs.org"><span style='line-height:115%'>admin@opensfs.org</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> | Website: </span><a href="http://www.opensfs.org"><span style='line-height:115%'>www.opensfs.org</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>