Booth,
COMMON is using an online conference facility, where the presenters will have their sessions captured so there are no technical connection issues. There are two rooms, which means two simultaneous sessions per hour. You will have a chance to ask questions, and the presenters will be monitoring a chat area where they will reply via text to the person asking the question. I know for my presentation, "Managing your IBM I with Director Navigator for I", I put my email address at the front and back of the presentation, and tell people they can send me a question if they have one afterwards. For the expo, the attendee will be able to "enter" the expo (If they wish), and talk and discuss with the vendors. There are even on-line restrooms and water fountains (ha ha, only kidding you will need to provide your own).
I am just amazed at the number of people that have registered for this, it has exceeded my expectation by OVER 400% of the number of people I was hoping we would get. Yes, that is 4 times the number we expected. I am not sure if COMMON/Randy has disclosed this number yet, so I don't want to say it, but I am amazed at how many people from all over the world have registered.
Pete
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Pete Massiello
iTech Solutions
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http://www.iInTheCloud.com
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From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Booth Martin
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 4:44 PM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: Re: COMMON Virtual Conference
Pete, do you have the time to explain a bit more about how the virtual conference works? Or, even better, is there a link that talks about it and includes pictures? (I like pictures.)
I did go to the link you provided in the first post in this thread, and
came away confused. For instance, is the conference two-way? Are
there tracks (ie, I program; applying PTFs is of no relevance to me.)
Also, if you respond, please list any links that you believe are appropriate?
btw, Thank you for all you do for this platform, Pete.
btw btw, for those who are concerned someone may try to sell you something, please remember, sales people are the ones who keep us up to date, keep us informed, and provide us with our jobs (if they don't sell the computers then employers won't need any of us) so cut them a little slack. Their work is important to our well-being.
As my daddy used to tell me, "when you walk in some place and someone says 'uh oh, here comes a salesman' prove them right. Sell them something."
On 1/7/2013 2:59 PM, Pete Massiello - ML wrote:
Remember, just like individuals who have to invest in their future by going to conferences, taking courses, reading books, attending webinars, reading Midrange-L, going to their local user groups; companies like COMMON need to invest in their future as well.
That is why the various mix of new products to meet everyone's needs. COMMON isn't giving up on its in-person conferences, but is appealing to a market segment that might like virtual conferences, might find that virtual conferences are easier for their budgets, or whatever reason.
Its good to educate the community, because when everyone knows and understands the capabilities of this platform, the platform's market will continue to grow. You know the saying, when the tide comes in, all boats rise.
These are my opinions, and not those of COMMON.
Pete
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Pete Massiello
iTech Solutions
http://www.itechsol.com
http://www.iInTheCloud.com
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Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 3:43 PM
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Subject: Re: COMMON Virtual Conference
Actually there are a ton of sponsors for this so I'm pretty sure COMMON's expenses (and then some) are more than adequately covered.
Rob Berendt
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Booth Martin
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