Adobe has posted an update to their SVG viewer plug-in for Windows that fixes a couple of bugs including a security hole. Everyone using this on Windows should upgrade. Other platforms are not affected.
Apparently Amsterdam was a success last year. XML Europe is now XTech and has settled in Amsterdam again. This year it will take place May 24-27, convenient for most academic schedules. The call for papers has been posted. I'll have to think of something to submit. Submissions are due by January 7.