TheScarfedOne Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 Did a quick search and couldn't find another thread so thought should start one. Hijacking Alex's slides from the EduGeek conference... conference on 15th July 09 in Birmingham. http://www.learninggatewayconference.co.uk/ Whos going... and shall we sort out a get together whilst we are at it!
NewOrder Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 I think it needs a push Alex and Richard have put a lot in to organising this. A SharePint and some crazy golf at the end of the day would be good idea. 1
alan-d Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 I'm hoping to go The cost is always going to prevent a lot of people going for whatever reason. If it was free then oversubscription would be an issue
russdev Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 Problem is no matter what Alex has got to cover his costs he is not making any profit on it price is just to cover the costs. Also I am going and for those wanting to go but can't due to cost then watch this space... Russ
alan-d Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 Just waiting for the go ahead from budget holder Hopefully there will be 3 or 4 of us
rpwillis Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 Hi All, Just to let you know, I've added an on-line quote generator on the conference web site now so that you can raise a purchase order and be invoiced in the normal way. I hope to see see at the conference. Richard 1
alan-d Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 Hi All, Just to let you know, I've added an on-line quote generator on the conference web site now so that you can raise a purchase order and be invoiced in the normal way. I hope to see see at the conference. Richard Thanks - but completing it this morning it looks like you can book for either track but not both, does this mean you can only attend one or the other? We tried entering the names twice for different tracks but it doubled the price is that right?
rpwillis Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) The pathway choice is just an indicator of which one you'll more likely to go to more sessions of. You are free to go to whichever sessions you want, keeping in mind that the pathways are running concurrently. The choice on the form is just so we can plan which room to put each pathway in. Sorry about any confusion and I've updated the page to make it clearer - you'll see that once the web server has stopped caching the old version. Richard Edited June 9, 2009 by rpwillis 1
TheScarfedOne Posted June 27, 2009 Author Posted June 27, 2009 As this is getting closer - how is everyone getting there, and where are people staying??? Finally, and also importantly - after show drinks (or night before drinks for long distance travellers like me!!)...?? Stuart
EduTech Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 I'm gutted because there are a few things i want to see on the User Adoption side aswell as the Building the Learning Gatway i dont have 2 of me. so thats a bugger! Stuart! Drinks will be before and after lol! i ow you too many to do it all in one go haha! James.
NewOrder Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 I was told today over 120 are going to the conference. Not bad for the first year.
Hollie1985 Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 I'm staying at the Belfry the night before so if anyone wants to have a quick drink the night before see you all in the bar for one or even two :-)
rpwillis Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 For those asking about drinks. Some of the speakers and organisers (including myself) are staying at the Belfry the night before and I'm sure will be up for a drink. I'll certainly be in the bar after testing out the spa facilities! There's a SharePint event afterwards in the Belfry bar for those of you who don't need to rush away. We may even be able to persuade someone to donate a float. Richard
EduTech Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 I'm up for the SP event afterwards! sounds interesting
meelis Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 i'm stayng at Norfolk.... PS Can you give me some transit (bus, train, walk) directions how to get to conference?
rpwillis Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Norfolk is a long way from Birmingham. There's travel directions on the Belfry web site at http://www.thebelfry.co.uk/index.cfm/section/info/display/15/location.htm. The closest stations are New Street Station - 12 miles, Birmingham International Station - 6 miles You'll need to look at a train web site such as http://www.thetrainline.com to find out how to get there from your location. It will depend on your nearest station. I had a quick look from Norwich though and it takes about 5 hours! Richard
funkyfin2000 Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 By the way is there any free wifi available at the conference to use please?
russdev Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 I am told there is.. Also if coming from Leicester way on the train I am told it is best to get off at Water Orton and catch a taxi from there as nearer then going all way into the centre.
russdev Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 No technically not free but there was one code that was being used by lot of people Russ 1
TheScarfedOne Posted July 16, 2009 Author Posted July 16, 2009 Indeed.... thanks Russ! :-) While there yesterday - I was writing a live blog from the sessions I attended (the tech ones!)... read my blog here http://www.edugeek.net/forums/blogs/stuartwilkie Thanks again Richard and Alex for a great day :-) 2
EduTech Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Yup I had Wifi! There was a code been passed around. Yes Fantastic Day! Went very very well thank you again Richard and Alex. I'll be posting a review/feedback in the next few days James. 1
funkyfin2000 Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Could i suggest in other conferences this is offered to all customers, rather than the select?
EduTech Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Could i suggest in other conferences this is offered to all customers, rather than the select? Did you put this on the feedback form which pas given back? if not it probably would of been the best way to put that accross. I'm sure Wifi access will be looked at for the next conference James.
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