In this presentation, we'll introduce Laszlo Webtop 1.2, a framework built on OpenLaszlo for delivering multiple RIA/AJAX applications in a desktop-like user experience. Coupled with Webtop's breakthrough cinematic user interface is a corresponding server-based SOA framework that provides advanced data management APIs, manages authentication and single-sign on, and includes other features that make a performant, multi-application desktop-in-a browser a reality. Attendees will experience a live Webtop demo, showcasing applications including an address book, a mail client, IM and IM AV, and photo viewing - all with breakthrough integration via drag and drop of Smart Objects.Finally, they will be shown how Webtop facilitates designer-level skinning through CSS and highly structured art assets.

Speaker Bio: As the Principal Systems Engineer at Laszlo, Robb Beal works closely with customers to match Laszlo’s products and technologies with their user experience and technical needs. Prior to Laszlo, Robb directed user experience design in projects ranging from rich business intelligence to consumer stock trading to consumer news and entertainment portals. His Rich Internet Application credits include Watson and Spring for Mac OS X. Robb holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Akron.

The world’s leading Rich Internet Applications & Web 2.0 event is expected to attract more than 2,000 i-technology developers. AJAXWorld grew from a single track, one-day seminar, less than a year ago, into a four-day international conference & expo with more than 150 sessions delivered in ten simultaneous tracks, by more than 150 faculty members.

Track 01: Rich Internet Applications
Track 02: Web 2.0 Enterprise Mashups
Track 03: Enterprise AJAX Applications
Track 04: RIA Frameworks & Toolkits
Track 05: Security in RIA Applications
Track 06: Server-Side AJAX
Track 07: iPhone AJAX Applications
Track 08: Emerging RIA Technologies
Track 09: Bleeding-Edge AJAX Applications
Track 10: OpenLaszlo Diamond Track