One thing I love to do is network. Given this SharePoint Conference is going to be the biggest SharePoint Reunion/Party/Education/Community Craziness in years. Vegas SPC09 is still fresh on my mind.
So here’s a few parties so far...
UPDATE! I stress very strongly you should go and get wrist bands... The exhibit hall will be opened on Sunday night. Put it on your to do list do get them early.
Monkey Fling Flash Mob - Monkeys are going to fly. Be sure to get involved in this social event.
Freeze Flash Mob - 2 minutes of chaos.
October 1st
#SharePint Saturday
ESPN Zone Downtown Disney
Coordinated by Dave Coleman and Seb Matthews
Saturday, October 1st 7:00 - 11:00
(Don't worry if you arrive late...)
October 2nd
Sunday
Welcome Reception (sponsored by Nintex)
Beat the registration lines and see the latest trends in SharePoint 2010 with over 175 sponsors and exhibitors showcasing their latest solutions at the opening welcome reception on Sunday, October 2 from 6pm-9pm. Network with other attendees while enjoying light appetizers and drinks and find out what’s in store for SharePoint Conference 2011.
October 3rd
Microsoft
Club SPC – Welcome Reception
5-7pm On site
Sponsored by BlackBerry
Microsoft PFE MEET & GREET Dinner
6:00PM
Dinner with Eric Harlan and over a dozen global MS PFEs
RSVP Required.
Follow #mspfe on twitter for up to the minute updates
Location: Roys Resturant - 321 West Katella Avenue - Anaheim
(It is a 2 Minute drive from the convention center or a 11 minute walk)
AvePoint
The Red Party Requires RSVP
WHY Celebrate the start of SharePoint Conference with SharePoint MVPs , AvePoint executives, Microsoft VIPs, & more
EAT & DRINK Scrumptious bites and top shelf cocktails
FUN A chance to win a Red Party Music Prize Package including Dr. Dre Beats
Headphones
WHEN 8:00pm – 12:00am, PST
WHERE Heat Ultra Lounge (Anaheim GardenWalk,
321 Katella Avenue, Anaheim)
Note party approvers: Jeremy Thake, Tony Lanni, Garth Luke… Yes it will be a party!
Get Social With Bamboo
The House of Blues | Anaheim, CA
Bourbon Street Patio
Monday October 3rd, 2011
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Here’s what you need to do:
- Register to attend our event.
- Visit our booth (#339) for VIP Pass
- Join us at the House of Blues, Anaheim at the conclusion of the first day of the conference.
Yammer
Hosting a “Have a drink on us” event at 19th Hole Bar, ESPN Zone. RSVP Required
5:30-9:30pm
19th Hole Bar, ESPN Zone
1545 Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802 (map)
Be sure to bring your business card to enter to win an XBox Kinect
Idera
“Have a Duckin' Good Time!”
Hosting book signing and giveaway at ESPN Zone, and requires RSVP
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
ESPN Zone
1545 Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92802
Mingle with SharePoint experts, and get a free signed copy of one of their books:
· Todd Klindt
· Jennifer Mason
· Sean McDonough
· Laura Rogers
· Shane Young
Tues - October 4
#ShareSushi
Community Event. Ruven Gotz, Janis Hall and Anders Rask
Sold OUT.
Tuesday, October 4th 6:00 - 7:30
(I know they are working on new locations and plans)
Metalogix Happy Hour at ESPN
Where: ESPN Zone Downtown Disney
1545 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 4
RSVP by contacting Sean O’Leary
Neudesic and Microsoft
Attendee Party & SharePoint 10 Year Anniversary!
8-12PM
Hey! SharePoint’s 10 year anniversary. To celebrate, we are incredibly excited to announce that we will host a private party at Disneyland® Park exclusively for SharePoint Conference attendees from 8pm-12am on Tuesday, October 4.
To view the open areas and attractions at Disneyland® Park during this private event click here
Wed - October 5
Exhibit Hall Reception: Ask the Experts Reception
On site
6:15-7:30PM
SharePins at 300 Anaheim
Sponsored by Synteractive and Amazon Web Services
Wednesday, October 5th 7:00 to 10:00
(Stop by their booth for details & invite)
Axceller Presents: Sponsored by Jornata, Apptix, PointBridge, K2, Kodak, BA Insight, BlueRooster, Syntergy
OctoberFiesta!!
Tortilla Jo's Restaurant, Downtown Disney, Anaheim, CA
from 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM
Music, Food, Drinks, and FUN!
Read more and RSVP Required - Register Now
Update: Please make sure you stop by one of the sponsors' booths during exhibit hours to pick up your entry wristband for OktoberFiesta.
You must have a wristband to get in to the party!
Register Today
Where
Tortilla Jo's Restaurant, Downtown Disney, Anaheim, CA
SharePint
Where
ESPN Zone
1545 Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92802
No need to RSVP, but be sure to tweet you’ll be there.
More details on AC’s blog
When
8PM –
SoCal SharePint
New Horizons, Share Squared, ACS
Referred to as SoCal SharePint
Drink get together talk with Ebay SharePoint Team
More details…
Bar Louie's outside patio
Need help?
SPC Party Best Practices Guidance
If you don’t like party hopping and want the best parties go to Red Party on Mon, then the Disneyland attendee party, then on Wed OktoberFiesta
If you do like party hopping (Be smart get a CAB or designated driver like myself…)
Mon
Head over to ESPN to network and say hi to Shane, Todd, Laura, and hi 5 with the Yammer and Idera folks, then head over to THE Red Party and follow the AvePoint people as long as you can. The party won’t stop. Don’t drink too much too early or you won’t keep up.
Tues
Disney
Wed.
AC & SharPint for an hour then OktoberFiesta and follow the Jornata or Axceler folks till you can’t walk.
Looking for Chill?
Looks like you can hang out at ESPN every night that you’re not at Disney.
Start the week off right…
I will be putting together a #ShareChurch for anyone interested in getting in some service before the wild week begins… tweet me at @joeloleson or email me at joleson @yahoo.com
I’m up for adding a variety of churches to the venue if we want to try a couple of different flavors.
In my mind we need a #SharePint for Saturday night weekend prior. You with me?
Not enough? At a minimum we should plan a get together for dinner on Saturday or Sunday watch twitter for impromptu dinner plans.
Party missing? Let me know… tweet me at @joeloleson