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What is Where?
Building CE The Ernst Community Cultural Center
- Registration
- Theatre for Keynote Address
- Speaker & Volunteer Rooms
- Exhibit Hall
- Forum to relax, enjoy a bit, or just take a break
The sessions will be held in the various Classrooms:
-CC, CF, CM, CN, CS, and CT
Meals will be served in Building CE and in the cafeteria located in Building CF!
Need help finding something? Look for our army of orange-shirted volunteers - they're here to help you on your way to your favorite sessions so that you don't miss a single minute.
The Share Point
Have a quick question? Need lost and found? Look for "The Share Point" in the main atrium (lobby) near registration. This is your "Home Page "to our "Portal"!
Need a Map of the Campus? We got you covered! Click here to view the map!
The Wiki Wall
Located on the wall next to the Forum on the 2nd Floor of Building CE, this is YOUR place to post! Look for a friend, post your thoughts, see if someone can share a ride- ne a part of our social community
Cultural Center ---Quick Layout
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Lower Gallery |
SharePoint User Groups
Promotional Sponsers |
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Gymnasium |
Exhibit Hall |
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Dance Room |
COMMAND CENTRAL |
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Forum |
Meal / Break/ Networking |
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Seminar |
Volunteer Central
Speaker Breakdown |
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Upper Gallery |
Meal / Break/ Networking |
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President's Dining Room |
Diamond Sponsor Lunch
Platinum Sponsor Sessions |
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OTHER INFORMATION
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BEFORE THE CONFERENCE
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What |
A community-focused, educational event filled with sessions from respected SharePoint professionals and executives covering a wide range of technical and business topics.
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Who |
Anyone who interacts with SharePoint and its related technologies: Tracks for IT Pro, Developers, End Users, Business Process Owners, the Cloud and more!
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Where |
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale Campus, Annandale, VA
(Visit the website here.)
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When |
Thursday, August 11 – Saturday, August 13, 2011
8 am – 6 pm
Friday Night Attendee Event: 6 pm – 11 pm
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Why |
SharePoint Saturdays are a community sponsored event with a huge following. As we take the SharePoint Saturday event to the next level, the goal remains the same: to encourage community participation and lower the barriers to learning SharePoint.
For attendees in any role (End User, IT Professional, Business Manager or Developer), this conference provides an unparalleled level of training, sharing, networking and one-to-one interaction with the SharePoint community. It’s not to be missed! |
How |
Registration Fee:
$39 Early Bird (until August 7, 2011)
$59 for Regular & Walk-Ins
(discounts available for groups of 10 or more) |
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SharePoint Saturday: The Conference FAQ
Q: What makes this event different from other conferences?
A: It is an all-volunteer, community-driven event. SharePoint Saturday events have taken place around the world. For those looking for the right way to do SharePoint, this event is unique to the conference circuit.
Q: I thought SharePoint Saturdays are always free. Why are you charging for the conference?
A: We’re raising money to support smaller events and community user groups, as well as to offset the cost of food for the event (feeding over 2,000 people gets expensive).
Q: What is included with my conference registration fee?
- 3 Days of Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks
- Conference T-shirt, Bag, Pen & Notepad, USB Drive, Travel Mug
- Pass to Attendee Party Friday Night
- Chances to win giveaways from the conference and sponsors
Q: Do I still pay the full fee if I’m only attending part of the conference?
A: Yes. It’s a package deal :-)
Q: Are there any group rates?
A: Yes, discount rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Please contact
for more information.
Q: Am I limited to Sessions in a particular track?
A: No, feel free to attend sessions in any track, we only ask that you register your interest via the registration interface.
Q: Do you have discounted hotel rooms?
A: We are working with many partners to assist attendees who will travel to the area. Please check
http://www.spstc.org
for the latest information.
Q: I can't afford the registration fee - after all, times are tough!
A: No problem! If you volunteer for 4 hours, the registration fee is waived. Just email
with the subject line "SharePoint Saturday the Conference 2011 – Willing to Volunteer" and thank you!
Q: I'd like to know more details about the conference.
A: Read our ongoing blog
here.
You can read the latest news and events. We’ll be finalizing the agenda in mid-to-late June 2011.
Q: Who do I contact if I’d like to get involved, or if I have additional questions?
Conference Area |
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Sponsorship inquiries
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Microsoft employees |
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User Groups |
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Volunteer |
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Speaker Submissions
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(Submissions must be received by June 1st 2011) |
General Questions |
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