Save the Date! The 2018 Lustre User Group (LUG) conference will be held during the week of April 23rd in the Chicago, Illinois area. <http://opensfs.org/lug-2017/> LUG 2017 successfully moved to a user-governed model and we intend for future events to be hosted at or near member sites. LUG 2018 will be hosted at <https://www.alcf.anl.gov/> Argonne National Laboratory, sponsored by <https://www.globus.org/> Globus. Why you should attend: As always, LUG provides technical sessions on the latest Lustre developments and best practices, while providing opportunities to share information, network, and collaborate with your peers. The OpenSFS Board election results will also be announced. <http://opensfs.org/lug-2017-agenda/> Download the LUG 2017 presentations. How you can help: We want to ensure your time at LUG is fruitful. Please let us know if there are specific topics you'd like to see covered, if you'd like to participate in agenda development, or if you have an idea for an activity or event. Support LUG 2018: Is your company interested in sponsorship? LUG 2018 brings together over 200 Lustre attendees. Sponsorship options include onsite presence, social events, meals, and speaking opportunities. Contact us to learn more. To recap: * Who: Over 200 Lustre users and industry peers * What: LUG 2018, the industry's premier venue on Lustre and other open source file systems * When: the week of April 23rd * Where: Chicago, Illinois area We hope to see you there! If you have questions or would like to support LUG 2018, please feel free to email us at <mailto:admin@opensfs.org> admin(a)opensfs.org. Best regards, OpenSFS Administration 3855 SW 153rd Drive Beaverton, OR 97003 USA Phone: +1 503-619-0561 | Fax: +1 503-644-6708 Twitter: <https://twitter.com/opensfs> @OpenSFS Email: <mailto:admin@opensfs.org> admin(a)opensfs.org | Website: <http://www.opensfs.org> www.opensfs.org