Merge pull request #272 from nrgiii/source

Add GemTalk 2024 talk

2024-Conference/talks/2024-GemTalk-roadmap.pillar

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+! GemTalk Update and Roadmap
+
+Norm Green (norm.green@gemtalksystems.com)
+James Foster (james.foster@gemtalksystems.com)
+
+""Abstract:""
+A brief overview of the GemStone architecture for scalable, multi-user Smalltalk
+followed by the GemStone/64 product roadmap.
+
+""Bio:""
+Norm Green started his career in 1989 at IBM Canada in Toronto as a quality assurance engineer. 
+In 1993, he moved to the DACS (Data Acquisition and Control System) team where he helped design and 
+build DACS, site-wide data collection system in VisualWorks and GemStone/S Smallalk.  
+In 1996, he joined GemStone Systems as a Senior Consultant and traveled the world helping GemStone/S
+customers be successful. These days, Norm lives near Portland, Oregon, USA and holds the position of
+Chief Technical Officer at GemTalk Systems.
+
+James Foster discovered the local university’s computer center as a junior-high student in 1971 and a
+life-long obsession with computers began. He was introduced to Smalltalk/V for the Mac in the mid-90s,
+and became a Smalltalk fan. James teaches undergraduate computer science classes and serves as
+VP of Finance & Operations for GemTalk Systems. He is a passionate advocate for GemStone and all
+things Smalltalk.