Who are we?

SPA (pronounced 'spar') is the Software Practice Advancement specialist group of the British Computer Society. Read about our aims and mission here.

What do we do?

organise regular events in three centres: London, Cambridge and Guernsey.
organise and run the SPA conference series and occasional lecture series
run mailing lists
run a Wiki for members

How do I join?

Although everyone can attend BCS SPA meetings, those attending more than one or two are encouraged to join the British Computer Society at the appropriate grade. You'll find everything you need to know about joining SPA here.

What else is on this site?

The materials from past events are here, along with newsletters and other useful materials. There's a wiki for discussion of related topics.

Affiliates

The Cambridge chapter of SPA organises regular meetings. There is also a fledgling chapter in Guernsey.

There are a number of friendly organisations whose goals are broadly sympathetic to those of SPA, and with whom SPA has had cross-sponsorship or other arrangements in the past.

Where's OOPS?

Find out why BCS OOPS changed its name to SPA. Or read more about SPA's twenty year history.

News

SPA 2013 Conference

The SPA2013 Conference in London will run from 23rd-26th June, 2013. The conference brings together experts and practitioners to share the latest thinking in software development.

Now in it's 17th year, the conference has a tradition of active participation. We encourage conference sessions that bring people together to work and learn and in most cases, many sessions are highly interactive, involving participants and session leaders on an equal footing. This results in a conference like no other and consistently excellent feedback from all those who attend.

Please contact us if your organisation might be interested in sponsoring the next conference .

Next evening meeting (London)

The defence of Cyberspace
Wed 5 June 2013, 18:30
Full details
[Full London programme]

Next evening meeting (Cambridge)

The Cambridge programme is currently in abeyance. However, you can attend some Software East events free of charge.
Software East event programme