Cloud Computing Conferences (Anyone Going to Report for TekSocial)?

From the ability to store valuable data in a remote location, to collaborating in real-time with colleagues and clients, the power of cloud computing is apparent in its ability to make nearly everything we do easier than ever before! No matter which way you swing it, the future lies within the cloud, and that means that getting to know cloud computing, how it works, and what it means to our personal and professional lives is a must, regardless of what niche your job happens to lie in.

No matter where your interests and responsibilities lie, there's a good chance that the sweeping cloud revolution will have a role to play in your life. Stay hip to this new and ever-evolving technology by attending any of these five cloud computing conferences:

1. SF: Puppet Conference 2013

One of the most well-known and loved pieces of automation software for the cloud in existence, the Puppet software is so versatile that it takes a dedicated conference to expound its virtues and capabilities! Whether you already use Puppet, or you're simply considering it as an alternative, you'll not find a better way to help you to make your decision than by visiting the Puppet Conference.

When and Where: Pay a visit to the seaside city of San Francisco from August 22-23, 2013 for the Puppet Conference, giving you a chance to enjoy two beautiful Californian summer days throughout!

2. London: Cloud Computing Meetup

Focusing on the cloud's place in the future of business, this one-day event will explore topics such as how to find the perfect application fit, how to manage cloud-based data effectively, and much more.

Whether you're only just considering adopting a cloud-based approach, or you're already there and simply wanting to take full advantage of your situation, this is the event for you.

When and Where: The event can be a cool excuse to visit the historic city of London, England. If you'd like to take some extra time to see the city, check out CheapRooms.co.uk for unbeatable rates on beautiful accomodations!

3. Ohio: Cloud Develop

Promising to bring together the best minds in cloud computing that the world has to offer, the Cloud Develop conference is the place to be for developers who are interested in scaling their work to the cloud concept, helping their overall business models to be more viable for the future.

When and Where: The Cloud Develop conference is set to take place in the city of Columbus, Ohio on August 30, 2013.

4. SF: Cloud Beat 2013

The Cloud Beat conference will be entering its third year in 2013, and the organizers behind it will take the opportunity to touch on only the latest and greatest topics and concerns surrounding the cloud as we head into 2014. From personal use to full-scale enterprises, cloud computing is quickly growing up to be a technology that the world simply cannot do without, and Cloud Beat has all of the activities in place to help you to take full advantage of that fact!

When and Where: Another San Francisco based conference, Cloud Beat 2013 will take place in that city from September 9-10, 2013 at the city's Grand Hyatt Hotel.

5. Scotland: Cloud Open Europe 2013

Focusing on the open source initiatives that are helping to shape the modern cloud, Cloud Open Europe gives everyone in attendance the opportunity to learn how they, too, can contribute - and take advantage - of what the ever-growing open cloud has to offer. For all noob travelers, here's a good one on traveling abroad.

When and Where: Cloud Open Europe 2013 is set to take place in the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland, at the Edinburgh International Conference Center from October 21 through October 23, 2013.