SocialTables, a new fun social tool for event organizers
A friend who knows I have a passion about networking and events-software just introduced me to http://socialtables.com, a new tool that is really fun and that I am sure will capture a lot of interest. In short, SocialTables allows an event organizer to layout the tables at the gathering, and then place the guests at their seats by simply dragging and dropping them in place. It is such a simple task to drag and drop the icons of the guests that I am sure many hours will be spent figuring out how to place people – becuase the hardest challenge still remains – who goes next to...
read moreAwesome response to Chance2Meet Structured Networking at MarketMix
Last week we completed the MarketMix 2011 conference organized by the Seattle chapters of the the American Marketing Association (PS AMA) and the Direct Marketing Association (SDMA). The event took place at the Bell Harbor Conference Center down by the water in Seattle. With over 350 attendees, 25 speakers and 20 sponsors it is the premier event for marketing professionals in the greater Seattle area. While I had the opportunity to contribute on several projects at the conference, the one that meant most for own business was the introduction of the Chance2Meet structured networking tool....
read moreMeet Rod Brooks, Seattle marketing executive, VP and CMO at PEMCO Insurance
“Meeting Rod is like slugging a double espresso – as Jill shows me into his office, I am met by a whirlwind of energy and a big smile. Rod makes me feel instantly welcome and as we chat about the weather (his office overlooks the Cascade neighborhood and the emerging vibrancy of South Lake Union with a gorgeous view of the Olympic Mountains on an uncannily sunny February day) we start out on common ground. Since it is my prerogative, as the interviewer, I soon ask Rod to share a bit about his early career…” That is how my interview article with Rod Brooks starts. Read the first of three...
read moreThe Value of Networking at Conferences
After 13 years in the big corporate world building software partnerships I have learned that the single most appreciated feature of any conference, event or meeting, is the opportunity to meet peers and to network. When I ask what people like about conferences the answer I get goes something like this “I came here to learn about the latest technologies, but the real value of the conference is the opportunity to meet with others…”. However, how many events have you been to where you didn’t make any really important contacts even though you met a lot of people at the cocktail reception, over...
read moreWorldwide Partner Conference 2009
Microsoft’s worldwide partner conference runs July 13-16, this year in New Orleans. Like last, year I am taking an active role in a number of activities. My two main contributions are, to act as the lead judge for the Custom Development Solutions Award and to drive the Web Development Track. I’ll post separate notices for each. Stay...
read morePDC registration just opened
The Professional Developers Conference, PDC 2008 just opened for registration at http://www.microsoftpdc.com! If you wonder what the PDC conference is I can best describe it as the “precursor” to something big. This is not an annual conference, Microsoft only arranges it in preparation for a new technology launch. About every second year is what you can expect, and the theme is always different. Looking at the agenda, it is clear that Could Computing has a big role at the event. This is bound to be an exciting occasion for anyone loving developer technologies! You can even...
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