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Originally posted by gonzo@Nov 6 2003, 02:42 PM
Im actually making plans for the Pheonix show and doing a little business for the "family". Can you tell me a little bit more about it? When it is? A more detailed overview of what the iteneraty is?
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Gonzo -
I attended the Phoenix Forum last year and can tell you that it is quickly becoming a "must attend" event. The seminars/workshops were well-organized and well-attended... the venue for this conference was very classy - nice rooms, affordable rates, close to airports - convenient for folks driving in (right off the freeway). Nestled in a resort area of Scottsdale, it was a nice change of pace from the insanity of Florida and the distractions of Vegas.
In addition to the workshops - sponsors of the event were given scheduled time to talk about/promote their programs. Not a "SPAM FEST" like some of the old regional shows of the past, it was marked as "Sponsors Keynotes" and was treated as such. Even these seminars were well-attended.
A low-key welcome party with open bar & appetizers kicked off the weekend - a great way for everyone to meet and get things started. Other networking opportunities/parties were an off-site sports bar party, the Lightspeed paintball war and the weekend finished with a pool-side bash.
I'm definitely heading to Phoenix again this year - it really was a "breath of fresh air" and an excellent mid-sized gathering (as Fay pointed out). I'm also anxious to attend Fay's San Diego Cybernet - from what I'm seeing it promises to be the BEST one yet!
