Last week, we recuperated from a long trip through the US and Canada. We started in Austin Texas for SXSW; then we flew to California to attend Devoxx US in San Jose; finally, we had a two-day meeting in Toronto to discuss a new file format, for the time being referred to as "Next-generation PDF."

In March, we attended the very first edition of Devoxx US. We've been to the original Devoxx in Antwerp many times before, and we were curious about the first time Devoxx would take place in the Bay Area.

Last month, Wil-Low attended South by Southwest, better known as Southby or SXSW. SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. The event, an essential destination for global professionals, features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities.

The winner of the Queen Elisabeth competition, Lukáš Vondráček, was in Ghent last night.