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2012 Propeller Expo. Is this an overnight event ?

BeanBean Posts: 8,129
edited 2012-02-07 20:52 in Propeller 1
Ken, is the 2012 Propeller Expo an overnight event ?
On the ticket website is says until 10:00pm.

I could probably attend if I didn't need to pay for a hotel.

Bean

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-01-11 07:34
    Sorry Bean, The expanded expo is not an overnight event, simply a later closing time the first day.

    OBC
  • ErNaErNa Posts: 1,752
    edited 2012-01-11 08:13
    Will this event replace the UPEW?
  • potatoheadpotatohead Posts: 10,261
    edited 2012-01-11 08:22
    I really look forward to the late night session. If this does replace the over night UPEW, maybe we can start thinking of some place to hack in...
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-01-11 08:43
    ErNa wrote: »
    Will this event replace the UPEW?

    UPEW is part of the larger event.. We'll be using Suite 200 as always, but will welcome all.

    OBC
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-01-11 08:45
    potatohead wrote: »
    I really look forward to the late night session. If this does replace the over night UPEW, maybe we can start thinking of some place to hack in...

    There is no reason why an attendee couldn't offer their room for the night for some quiet, midnight hacking.. It'll have to be someone who would already be participating and is attending solo.

    OBC
  • BeanBean Posts: 8,129
    edited 2012-01-11 09:47
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    UPEW is part of the larger event.. We'll be using Suite 200 as always, but will welcome all.
    OBC

    Okay, now I'm confused...
    Is the Propeller expo in April 2012 the UPEW or is UPEW on a different date ?
    It's UPEW that I would like to attend if it is an overnight event.

    And what is the "larger event" ?

    Bean
  • RaymanRayman Posts: 14,845
    edited 2012-01-11 10:24
    Whatever it is, you better sign up soon. I think it's only free for 2 more days...
  • Jen J.Jen J. Posts: 649
    edited 2012-01-11 10:25
    The larger event is the Parallax Expo: http://parallaxexpo.eventbrite.com/
    UPEW will be a part of it. So will our National Robotics Week events.

    Hours are:
    10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. PST on Friday, April 13th
    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST on Saturday, April 14th.

    Cheers, Jen J.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-01-11 12:00
    @Bean, I'll take full blame for the confusion.. I should have posted this thread before now. Hopefully, everyone will understand. :)

    Jeff/OBC
  • TymkrsTymkrs Posts: 539
    edited 2012-01-11 15:53
    If it turns out that we can't do some late night hacking (which I was totally looking forward to), we can host it! (whereever we happen to be staying :p)
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2012-01-11 20:40
    @bean: book your ticket - we shall work it out so you have no lodging expense. I can pick you up at the airport if needed, too, or we can coordinate flight times with OBC.

    @all: want me to look into getting all UPEWers a mini conference room at Staybridge so we can stay up to chat?

    Ken Gracey
  • W9GFOW9GFO Posts: 4,010
    edited 2012-01-11 21:18
    I will miss not being able to stay at Parallax into the wee hours of the morning.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-01-11 21:33
    Ken Gracey wrote: »

    @all: want me to look into getting all UPEWers a mini conference room at Staybridge so we can stay up to chat?

    Ken Gracey

    Yes, thank you Ken!
  • Roy ElthamRoy Eltham Posts: 3,000
    edited 2012-01-11 21:55
    Ken, that would be awesome. I was thinking that same thing as I drove home from work tonight, and was planning to ask them about it when I called to book my room, but I think you can deal with them better than I could.
    I need to figure out my trip for that week+. I'll be driving up to Rocklin (or maybe Red Bluff) on Tuesday, April 10, and be travelling all over the place up there for a week+. Should be fun! :D
    Also, if you need help from me for the Expo, just let me know (since I'll be around the area).

    Roy
  • BeanBean Posts: 8,129
    edited 2012-01-12 03:59
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    @bean: book your ticket - we shall work it out so you have no lodging expense. I can pick you up at the airport if needed, too, or we can coordinate flight times with OBC.
    Ken Gracey

    Thanks Ken, I just have to clear it with the boss (wife). I am up for an all-nighter too...

    Bean
  • schillschill Posts: 741
    edited 2012-01-12 05:16
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    @all: want me to look into getting all UPEWers a mini conference room at Staybridge so we can stay up to chat?

    Ken:

    That would be great. A room like that has worked pretty well at UPEC.

    I haven't made it out to UPEW in the past. Have people been able to coordinate rides to/from airports, etc., or has it pretty much been everyone for themselves?
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2012-01-12 09:11
    Called up the StayBridge about a conference room.

    Parallax UPEW group left a very positive impression at StayBridge during our last couple of events and they remember the guests to be courteous, considerate and as all-around great customers. The sales manager tells me that they would be willing to comp the room to us (provide it for free) if we have a solid booking for UPEW. We'd have the room on Friday and Saturday nights, with tables, chairs, projectors and power. The room holds 40-50 people. There's a reason this hotel has such positive reviews on the internet - they've got the service formula figured out.

    All I need to do is ask Lauren to check back in with them on how our booking is working out, and the space will be ours.

    Ken Gracey
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2012-01-12 09:40
    @Bean - If I can manage to come I don't mind sharing my room (for free) if you need.


    Paul
  • Brian CarpenterBrian Carpenter Posts: 728
    edited 2012-02-07 19:17
    anyone else bringing children? My 7 year old daughter will be accompaning me
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-02-07 20:11
    @Brian,

    We draw a bunch of children at the UPENE events these days.. (I think I counted 13 last year) -- I know the boyscouts are planning to be present, and I can't help but think that this event will draw quite a few young people. (Ken? Are you listening? :)

    OBC
  • potatoheadpotatohead Posts: 10,261
    edited 2012-02-07 20:52
    @Ken, what do we tell them? I've not booked there, but likely will this year.
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