Thursday, April 2, 2009
Presentations
About half of the presentations are up on our site. We should have almost all of them up by Tuesday.
Monday, March 30, 2009
The Monday After
Please make sure to follow the Twitter Stream on #phillyete. There are some great comments and conversations.
We will be posting the presentations as we receive them from our speakers. We have about 20 of them to date. We will also have some audio to post of the two of the keynotes and some other presentations. Ken Rimple also interviewed some of the speakers.
Gregg Pollack, of Rails Envy, will be putting together a video recap of the conference. We should have that by the end of the week. Please feel free to pass along our links to those who were not lucky enough to be there last week.
Also, a closing comment for today. The staff at the Marriott thought our conference attendees were some of the nicest people they had meet. They told me everyone they meet was kind and courteous.
We will be posting the presentations as we receive them from our speakers. We have about 20 of them to date. We will also have some audio to post of the two of the keynotes and some other presentations. Ken Rimple also interviewed some of the speakers.
Gregg Pollack, of Rails Envy, will be putting together a video recap of the conference. We should have that by the end of the week. Please feel free to pass along our links to those who were not lucky enough to be there last week.
Also, a closing comment for today. The staff at the Marriott thought our conference attendees were some of the nicest people they had meet. They told me everyone they meet was kind and courteous.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Good morning - Philly ETE Day 2 and Startup Event
Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday. The feedback we have received so far has been extremely positive. We appreciate you living with some of our glitches.
Today promises to be just as good with our morning keynote by Andy Hunt (8:45 am) and our lunch time keynote with Jascha Franklin Hodge (12:45 pm).
And here is another event that Chariot is a sponsor. If you are a tech startup, take note.
March 16, 2009, Philadelphia, PA – Bright Ideas? Philly has them. The Entrepreneur Expo, a Philly Startup Leaders, Inc. event, sponsored in part by Morgan Lewis, the Science Center and University City Keystone Innovation Zone, will showcase the work of top Philadelphia-area entrepreneurs in a tradeshow setting, with an estimated 50 exhibitors and a select number presenting keynote addresses about their emerging businesses. The event will be free of charge to the public and will be held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, at the Science Center on 3711 Market Street. Visit http://expo.phillystartupleaders.org
Today promises to be just as good with our morning keynote by Andy Hunt (8:45 am) and our lunch time keynote with Jascha Franklin Hodge (12:45 pm).
And here is another event that Chariot is a sponsor. If you are a tech startup, take note.
March 16, 2009, Philadelphia, PA – Bright Ideas? Philly has them. The Entrepreneur Expo, a Philly Startup Leaders, Inc. event, sponsored in part by Morgan Lewis, the Science Center and University City Keystone Innovation Zone, will showcase the work of top Philadelphia-area entrepreneurs in a tradeshow setting, with an estimated 50 exhibitors and a select number presenting keynote addresses about their emerging businesses. The event will be free of charge to the public and will be held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, at the Science Center on 3711 Market Street. Visit http://expo.phillystartupleaders.org
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Guitar Hero and Drinks
Don't forget about our Guitar Hero Competition at 5:30 - hang out, have a drink, and have fun.
Next session - starting
Ready for our 10:15 sessions! The keynote by Michael Tienman was fully packed - we are at 425 attendees this year. Lots of great discussions in the hallway.
Deconstruction Zone
Thanks to our friends at Wonenergy for providing a very cool and different opening event withe the Deconstruction Zone. We will be posting video and photos later to show what the evening was all about - seeing what makes electronics tick. Our junior members found time to make some art. Others got to take out their aggression by smashing our broken items with a baseball bat!
See you later this morning at breakfast and our keynote.
See you later this morning at breakfast and our keynote.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Kickoff Tonight
Don't forget about the Deconstruction Zone tonight at 6:30 in Salon D and E at the Marriott. Join your fellow attendees in smashing old electronics, seeing how they are put together, and then constructing something totally new.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Keeping in touch during ETE and a Contest
We are having two contests during ETE. One is designed to entice you to sign up for text messaging.
If you sign up for our text messaging, you will be eligible to win an ITunes gift card sponsored by Portico Systems. All you need to do is:
Register to receive text alerts for schedule updates and event information as it happens by sending a text message to 77950 with the message PHILLYETE JOIN
We are trying to see if this method is a good way to communicate with our attendees during the conference. Also, feedback will help PhindMe create a stronger product for future releases.
Also, during the conference, if you want the schedule on your phone you can:
If you sign up for our text messaging, you will be eligible to win an ITunes gift card sponsored by Portico Systems. All you need to do is:
Register to receive text alerts for schedule updates and event information as it happens by sending a text message to 77950 with the message PHILLYETE JOIN
We are trying to see if this method is a good way to communicate with our attendees during the conference. Also, feedback will help PhindMe create a stronger product for future releases.
Also, during the conference, if you want the schedule on your phone you can:
- To receive a text message on-demand with a link to the conference schedule, send a text message to 77950 with the message PHILLYETE SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Manning Books discount for ETE attendees
Thanks to the nice folks at Manning, you can receive 40% off anything at www.manning.com until 4/6/09. Use code "ete2009".
Friday, March 20, 2009
ToxTour and the Greening of Philly ETE
Over the last two years, we have tried to go a little more "green". Last year we experimented with using flash drives to eliminate printing our paper schedules. It worked out, but needed a bit of tweaking.
This year, we are working with our friends at PhindMe. Their technology allows us to send text messages to our attendees who sign up (don't forget - send PhillyETE to 77950). We also have a website that will work on smart phones using their conferencing tool, Everywhereigo. com. This will help us cut down on the use of paper (although we will have some printed schedules available) since our attendees will be able to see the website right on their web enabled device.
We have very good wifi, too. So if you have your laptop with you, you will be able to get online easily to check out your next session. But, don't use too much electricity!
Our biggest contribution is working with ToxTour. Christopher Swain is committed to ethically disposing electronics. He will be at ETE this year taking a collection (we will have alot from the Descontruction Zone the night before) of your laptops and other small electronics. It costs a $1 a pound and the proceeds go to the Tacony Watershed project. Check out toxtour.org. Also, Chris will be at Cedarbrook Middle School in Wyncote, PA on March 28th with a bigger truck if you have more junk.
This year, we are working with our friends at PhindMe. Their technology allows us to send text messages to our attendees who sign up (don't forget - send PhillyETE to 77950). We also have a website that will work on smart phones using their conferencing tool, Everywhereigo. com. This will help us cut down on the use of paper (although we will have some printed schedules available) since our attendees will be able to see the website right on their web enabled device.
We have very good wifi, too. So if you have your laptop with you, you will be able to get online easily to check out your next session. But, don't use too much electricity!
Our biggest contribution is working with ToxTour. Christopher Swain is committed to ethically disposing electronics. He will be at ETE this year taking a collection (we will have alot from the Descontruction Zone the night before) of your laptops and other small electronics. It costs a $1 a pound and the proceeds go to the Tacony Watershed project. Check out toxtour.org. Also, Chris will be at Cedarbrook Middle School in Wyncote, PA on March 28th with a bigger truck if you have more junk.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Philly ETE - More tips - Restaurants
There are a lot of great restaurants in the Conshohocken area, some within a long walk of the hotel.
Right on Fayette Street, over the bridge, there are two casual eateries, Flanigan's Boathouse and the Great American Pub,which have a sports bar feel and burgers, etc. Right near them, is a great BYOB, Blackfish. This restaurant is a bit more upscale than the first two, but not stuffy with great seafood. A bit further up (I would drive) Fayette is the Fayette Street Grille, another good BYOB.
In the hotel is Shula's. It is ok for a hotel restuarant, but a bit pricey. Not too far if you don't want to stray, but not walk over the bridge is Stella Blu, Bella Luna and the Gypsy Saloon. They are all owned by the same people and have been in the area for a good amount of time. Stella Blu is the most expensive of the trio with Bella Luna being the least and most casual.
If you have a car, a short drive from the hotel is the Coyote Crossing featuring a beautiful courtyard and very good Mexican.
Anyone who wants to venture into Philadelphia and needs some recommendations, please stop by the registration desk at the conference. We'll try and help.
Right on Fayette Street, over the bridge, there are two casual eateries, Flanigan's Boathouse and the Great American Pub,which have a sports bar feel and burgers, etc. Right near them, is a great BYOB, Blackfish. This restaurant is a bit more upscale than the first two, but not stuffy with great seafood. A bit further up (I would drive) Fayette is the Fayette Street Grille, another good BYOB.
In the hotel is Shula's. It is ok for a hotel restuarant, but a bit pricey. Not too far if you don't want to stray, but not walk over the bridge is Stella Blu, Bella Luna and the Gypsy Saloon. They are all owned by the same people and have been in the area for a good amount of time. Stella Blu is the most expensive of the trio with Bella Luna being the least and most casual.
If you have a car, a short drive from the hotel is the Coyote Crossing featuring a beautiful courtyard and very good Mexican.
Anyone who wants to venture into Philadelphia and needs some recommendations, please stop by the registration desk at the conference. We'll try and help.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Tips for Philly ETE 4 - Parking and Transportation
What is nice about the Marriott is there is a parking lot attached to the hotel. It is $3 for the day when your ticket is validated.
If you are driving, please use a mapping software to get there. I am not the best at directions. It is pretty simple to get there from the PA Turnpike or 76. It does get backed up getting there in the morning, so please allow yourself some extra time to get there.
You can take the train. The R6 Norristown line drops you off at the Conshohoken station, where you can walk to the hotel. Go to septa.org or isepta.org (designed by Jason Tremblay and developed by Chris Conley and Randy Schmidt of umlatte.)
If you are driving, please use a mapping software to get there. I am not the best at directions. It is pretty simple to get there from the PA Turnpike or 76. It does get backed up getting there in the morning, so please allow yourself some extra time to get there.
You can take the train. The R6 Norristown line drops you off at the Conshohoken station, where you can walk to the hotel. Go to septa.org or isepta.org (designed by Jason Tremblay and developed by Chris Conley and Randy Schmidt of umlatte.)
Friday, March 13, 2009
New feature on our website - Ask the author
Chariot, Manning and Philly ETE are hosting a Lunch and Gab with the Manning authors during lunch time on March 26th.
If you look on our website, on the left-hand corner, you will see a link to post questions which may be used during the Q&A session. You don't need to sign up to post the question and you can see what other attendees have posted.
If you look on our website, on the left-hand corner, you will see a link to post questions which may be used during the Q&A session. You don't need to sign up to post the question and you can see what other attendees have posted.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tips for Philly ETE 4 - Hotel
Over the next two weeks, I will be posting some tips and tricks for the conference: hotel, transportation and parking, restaurants, keeping in touch during the event, etc. Please send me any other suggestions about information you may want to see.
The Conshohocken Marriott (otherwise known as Philadelphia Marriott West) will only be holding the special pricing for our block of rooms through this Friday, March 13th. We also just found out, Wednesday, March 25th is quickly selling out. If you need a room for that night, do not wait! There are not alot of hotels that are close to this area, the closest ones are in Plymouth Meeting or King of Prussia.
The meeting space is great. We have the entire conference space for the two days. Unlike last year, the conference space is in one area, compact and not cramped. The food should be an upgrade, too.
I'll cover transportation and parking in the next post.
The Conshohocken Marriott (otherwise known as Philadelphia Marriott West) will only be holding the special pricing for our block of rooms through this Friday, March 13th. We also just found out, Wednesday, March 25th is quickly selling out. If you need a room for that night, do not wait! There are not alot of hotels that are close to this area, the closest ones are in Plymouth Meeting or King of Prussia.
The meeting space is great. We have the entire conference space for the two days. Unlike last year, the conference space is in one area, compact and not cramped. The food should be an upgrade, too.
I'll cover transportation and parking in the next post.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Truly Back This Time
Ok, I have really committed this time to updating the blog until the conference is over. I have been finding Twitter so much more convenient to use. You can find us at www.twitter.com/chariotsolution and search under phillyete# to see who else is discussing the conference.
We only have 15 days until the Kickoff Event with Wonenergy. We have been busily collecting junk to take apart and reconstruct - it is going to be a lot of fun and a great way to network with the other conference attendees (and some early arriving speakers).
Check back for more information on the sessions and schedule.
We only have 15 days until the Kickoff Event with Wonenergy. We have been busily collecting junk to take apart and reconstruct - it is going to be a lot of fun and a great way to network with the other conference attendees (and some early arriving speakers).
Check back for more information on the sessions and schedule.
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