Tag Archives: conferences

Rate a Session for GroupBy

Posted on November 29, 2016 by

One of the things that I struggle with is understanding whether a session at a conference like a SQL Saturday is worth watching. I also struggle writing abstracts and attracting people to my own sessions, so I think the idea … Continue reading →

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Debuting Talks at the Summit

Posted on June 27, 2016 by

This is a series of posts on the PASS Summit and SQL Saturdays. I’m outlining some thoughts here, sometimes for the first time, but on topics that I think make better events. These are opinions and thoughts, not mandates or … Continue reading →

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Selecting Speakers for the Summit

Posted on June 23, 2016 by

This is a series of posts on the PASS Summit and SQL Saturdays. I’m outlining some thoughts here, sometimes for the first time, but on topics that I think make better events. These are opinions and thoughts, not mandates or … Continue reading →

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InsideSQL–The Deep Dive

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

There’s a new conference in London next week, the InsideSQL conference on June 14th. It’s at the CodeNode venue, near Liverpool Stree and the Moorgate stations. And I want to go. I can’t. I’m a bit traveled out, my family … Continue reading →

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A Better Conference

Posted on July 5, 2013 by

    I participate in a lot of events during the year. I had the SQL in the City event from Red Gate recently, with more of those coming to the US later this year. In 2013 I’ve also been a … Continue reading →

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Back to Vegas

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

I enjoy Las Vegas and am glad to be heading back to present at the Spring SQL Server Connections conference in March. If you wear a number of hats at your job, and deal with a variety of platforms in the Microsoft … Continue reading →

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A SQL Conference in the Sun

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

The SQL Server Connections spring conference is coming up in a few weeks in Orlando, FL. This is a part of the DevConnections multi-technology conference and this event is the chance to get some great SQL knowledge and inspiration from … Continue reading →

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A Couple Interesting Talks

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

At the PASS Summit a few weeks ago, the keynote talks and the WIT luncheon were streamed live to the world. I watched most of the talks from my house, and some of them were very interesting. I wouldn’t necessarily … Continue reading →

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The 2010 SQLServerCentral Party

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

A quick look at the SQLServerCentral party at the 2010 PASS Summit, thanks to SQLChicken. It’s on UStream Not great quality, but some fun commentary from Scott Gleason and Jorge. My favorite part? A plug from Jorge: “SQL Compare saves … Continue reading →

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The SQL Rally – Who Would I Vote For?

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

I was looking over the pre-conference sessions submitted for the SQL Rally event taking place next May in Orlando. I think it’s great that the community gets the chance to vote on the submissions and help decide what will be … Continue reading →

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