• GGF's Standards and Community Program (GGF18) where grid specifications and best practices are advanced and where uses of grids in many scientific, research, and government enterprises are explored 
• Technology Program explaining the "how-to's" of grid deployment for IT Managers, Technology Innovators, Developers and System Administrators, Integrators and Architects
• Solutions Program focusing on the business case for grid, strategic business solutions and value for Senior IT Management. This is an intensive two-day program (Sept 12-13) with commercially oriented content in eScience, Finance, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and other commercial sectors.

GridWorld will also provide an opportunity for buyers and sellers to explore proprietary and open source grid products, toolkits and solutions.