We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the SAML 2.0 Full Matrix Test Event. Expanding on the highly successful Liberty Interoperable™ Program, the Kantara Initiative Interoperability Test Program is designed to certify interoperability of products and technologies across multiple identity-related protocols and standards, including SAML 2.0, InfoCard, OpenID, ID-WSF and elements of the WS-* stack (WS-Security, WS-Trust, WS-Federation). The first Test Event scheduled to occur is the SAML 2.0 Full Matrix Test event. This event will reference the soon to come Kantara Initiative SAML 2.0 Test Plan, the eGovernment SAML Implementation Profile v2.0 and the eGovernment SAML Implementation Profile v1.5. The test event will take place on-line starting September 20th and running through November 5th, 2010. The fee for this event is $6,000 USD. The Test Event will be operated by our partners the Drummond Group Incorporated. - [1] To register for the event please visit the SAML 2.0 Test Event Registration page. - [2] For further details on the event and reference documents visit the SAML 2.0 Full Matrix Event Details page. - [3] For answers to questions regarding the SAML 2.0 Full Matrix Test Event send us an inquiry via our Contact Us form. By taking part in this event participants will be further assuring market trust in the interoperability of their implementations through the Kantara Initiative Interoperability Certification Program. We look forward to your inquiries and participation. [1] http://signup.kantarainitiative.org/event/ [2] http://kantarainitiative.org/confluence/display/certification/SAML+2.0+Full+... [3] http://kantarainitiative.org/confluence/display/GI/Contact+Us Regards, Joni -- Joni Brennan IEEE-ISTO Kantara Initiative Managing Director voice:+1 732-226-4223 email: joni @ ieee-isto.org gtalk: jonibrennan skype: upon request Join the conversation on the community@ list - http://kantarainitiative.org/mailman/listinfo/community