So you’re going to Lotusphere. You may have had to beg, borrow or pay the devil to get there this year due to the economy. Maybe you’re a speaker, a vendor, an IBMer, a return Lotusphere attendee. Whatever your role, you’re going back to the sunny spot in Florida for what has become in many ways a big family reunion.
What are you hoping to see and hear? Is there any session you are hoping to attend? What’s your favorite party? Where’s your favorite hangout when you’ve hit that period of the day when you’ve brain is fried and all you want to do is unplug and have a cold beverage with some new friends?
For me, this will be an entirely new Lotusphere experience, despite the fact that this will be my 12th Lotusphere. I’m going to be a speaker for the first time (may the speaker gods be at my side) and I’m going to be meeting in person many of the folks I’ve come to count as friends via Twitter and Skype over the past year. I’m sure there are not going to be enough hours in the day. I’m also proud to have been invited to participate in the Nerd Girl discussion panel. So it’s a year of firsts in so many ways.
And then there’s Lotusphere Spotto! I’m not sure what to say about all that, but if you do find me, please introduce yourself. I’ll be sure to chat you up about our upcoming Sametime user’s guide that will be published later this year. And I may have some really cool buttons to give away!
So remember to pack your walking shoes, your various gadget chargers, and be prepared for a great week! See you there!
