Category Archives: Conferences

How To Pack For ApacheCon NA 2011

4th
Nov. × ’11

Don’t forget your passport! Airport: YVR Getting to the hotel: VancouverTips Local Google Map of Hotel The Westin Bayshore is the conference location The conference sessions/expo will all have an ApacheCon wifi network available all day. Wifi is available in hotel rooms for an extra charge. Conference schedule and discussions: See the official conference schedule [...]

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+1 Friend ApacheCon NA 2011!

20th
Sep. × ’11

ApacheCon is coming up soon – 7-11 November this year in lovely Vancouver, BC. Be sure to make your travel plans soon, especially for any US travelers who need to remember that we’re in Canada this year! Is ApacheCon on your friends list? Let others know you’re attending by friending or signing up on your [...]

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Apache winter news roundup: new and famous projects

4th
Mar. × ’11

It’s continued to be a busy winter at the ASF, with a number of new projects being announced – as well as this year’s ApacheCon! Submit your ideas now for the CFP of ApacheCon NA 2011 – coming to Vancouver this 7-11 November. CFP submissions are open through April. Welcome Apache Extras! Apache Extras is [...]

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ApacheCon NA 2010 Wrapup

6th
Dec. × ’10

Along with a few news tidbits today, here’s my long-awaited ApacheCon NA 2010 blog wrapup, featuring highlights from attendees. Isabel Drost did a great series of blog articles about ApacheCon Atlanta, worthy of the heydays when blogging was still king (as opposed to Twitter). In particular she covers Media Training, Hadoop and other H-projects, the [...]

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Ask Me about FREE Apache Contributor buttons!

1st
Nov. × ’10

Back once again at ApacheCon, I’ll be giving out free Apache “Contributor” feather buttons. All you have to do to get your button is let me know that you’ve donated funds to the Apache Software Foundation. Any amount qualifies for your free button! If you’re interested in sponsoring the ASF at a higher level, we’d [...]

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Signup for FREE events at ApacheCon next week!

26th
Oct. × ’10

ApacheCon NA offers a whole host of options next week in Atlanta, GA. There are a wide variety of trainings being taught by some of the key committers on Apache projects (look for the combination discount code!) on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday thru Friday we have 5 tracks of great sessions, covering everything from business [...]

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ApacheCon Oakland roundup

18th
Nov. × ’09

There was a ton of great news at ApacheCon US 2009 in Oakland this year, including some terrific blog posts about it and the Apache Way in general. Oakland declared November 4th as Apache Software Foundation day! PR about ApacheCon – yes, it’s worth reading, including a roundup of useful links at the end Subversion [...]

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Getting to ApacheCon + Resources

2nd
Nov. × ’09

Discount codes are still available for registering for ApacheCon, and we have plenty of free events. Tips on actually getting here: Pack layers; the weather is a beautiful sunny 70degF days/50degF nights. From SFO and OAK, take the BART light rail trains to the 12th Street Oakland City Center stop. From OAK, you’ll first take [...]

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ApacheCon discounts and free MeetUps

16th
Oct. × ’09

The hotel room rate discount has been extended through 19-October – this Monday – so there’s still time to get the group room rate. Some other useful posts and bits about ApacheCon have been posted this week. Our CrowdVine calendar is up! You can connect with other attendees and create your own “my schedule” there [...]

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ApacheCon room discount; Training interviews

12th
Oct. × ’09

The group discount rate ($169/night) for ApacheCon attendees staying at the conference hotel is scheduled to end today – so be sure to reserve your hotel room now if you’re planning to stay at the Marriott where the conference is held! Our keynote speakers have been announced: Brian Behlendorf, Kirrlily Robert and the Apache Pioneers’ [...]

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