Dear all, Chris Cormack is the original developer of Koha, employed in 1999 at Horowhenua Library Trust by Katipo Communications. Chris now works for Catalyst IT in Wellington, New Zealand and continues to be a leading figure in the international Koha project. Ahead of the VALA Conference, Chris will conduct an information session introducing Koha to new and potential users. The seminar will also be useful to existing Koha users and provides opportunity to meet Chris and to discuss the future of Koha. Presenter Chris Cormack will be attending the Vala2016 conference. You will probably find him at most of the social events! He is always happy to talk about Koha and open source for libraries. If you would like to meet up with Chris at another time during the week please email chrisc@catalyst.net.nz or tweet @ranginui. This event is being arranged by Catalyst IT Australia Pty Limited. We are delighted to pass on this information and encourage you to attend. *Event Details:* Date: Monday 8 February 2016 Time: 10.am to 11.30 am Morning tea will be provided. Cost: Free. Location: The venue for this event is the Catalyst IT Melbourne Office, Level 7, 276 Flinders St, Melbourne. *Registration:* There is no fee for this event but pre-registratoin is requested to assist in planning. Please follow this link to register: https://www.catalyst.net.nz/content/register-training?course=481 <http://calyxinformationessentials.cmail20.com/t/j-i-hklrktk-l-n/> *Questions?* Phone me on *0413 510 717*. Irma Birchall Calyx <http://www.calyx.net.au>