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Rejected for a Speaking Submission

I got a speaking rejection today. Well, not today, but the day I wrote this. Not really a big deal, but it was interesting that the event organizer included a note that they had a lot of sessions, hard decisions, … Continue reading

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Are You a Diverse User Group or Event?

One of the things that I’ve seen crop up at various points in my career is a question of diversity. I know there are many people that don’t think this is a problem, or maybe more specifically, their problem. They … Continue reading

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Back to Basics, Reaching for the Clouds, and Leveling Up

The three themes for speakers at this year’s PASS Data Community Summit are: Back to Basics, Reach for the Clouds, and Level Up. The goal here is content that covers a wide variety of areas, with many fewer restrictions from … Continue reading

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The PASS Data Community Summit Call for Speakers

The other day I saw something that I wasn’t sure I’ve ever see again. The call for speakers for the PASS Data Community Summit went out. After the dissolution of the PASS organization, I wasn’t sure this conference would ever … Continue reading

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