I’m booked to go to Remix UK 08 on 18/19th September at the Brighton Centre. Apparently, this isn’t an event in its traditional form its a "48 hour conversation". Not sure what that actually means but it sounds good. Attendance at this event highlights the changes happening in what I’m doing. Remix is about Microsoft’s Web technologies and is aimed at Designers and Developers. The keynote speakers are :-
- Scott Guthrie, Corporate VP, .NET Developer Division
- Bill Buxton, Principal Researcher, Microsoft
The site for Remix says that Brighton is a "…really chilled out place that has a unique creative buzz about it, and if you’re from out of town you’ll be able down tools completely and just lay back and enjoy…"
The only problem is that it won’t be the usual crowd that I know, so means I’ll have to talk to people I don’t know …arrgghhh!! But, I’m really looking forward to it and if you are going let me know.
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July 30th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
You’re in for a good time, Scott Guthrie is, bar none one of the best geek speakers Microsoft has.
None of the usual Microsoft posers you’re used to trying to talk up Microsoft, this guy knows his stuff and will stand and write code live on stage. I remember a few years ago him doing live demo of Atlas and writing AJAX cross-platform. Still inspires me in what I do today.
-Vlad
July 31st, 2008 at 12:28 am
Cool, thanks for that Vlad - sounds like I made a good choice.
July 31st, 2008 at 8:33 am
“The only problem is that it won’t be the usual crowd that I know, so means I’ll have to talk to people I don’t know …arrgghhh!! ”
This is something i still struggle with at any sort of event i go to.
I do try and make an effort but i’m still really bad at it!
July 31st, 2008 at 9:06 am
I know what you mean Andy and I’m not a natural networker. I was pretty shy when I was younger and have had to learn/force myself to be more outgoing. I think a lot of it is about self confidence but I still find I’m best in a one to one situation rather than a crowd. I think from time to time you have to put yourself out of your comfort zone and usually the experiences are positive as a result.