John's ODC 2008 Real World Track Blog

Here is my current list of sessions I am proposing. This list is still a working on progress so there could be a few changes. The purpose of me posting this early view is to give you an idea as to the sessions and topics we will be covering in the ODC...

I am so stoked to share this update. My colleagues and I have finalized our respective ODC 2008 track sessions: Client , Server , Architecture , Real World and Services , and you'll find the final draft of my track below: THE REAL WORLD track! Behind...

Welcome – first things first – to me, this image embodies what the conference is all about: Hugh's Blue Monster http://www.gapingvoid.com/microsoftbizcard219border.jpg - ODC 2008 is all about change, revolution – challenging ourselves to look...

Hi everyone! For those who think things slow down this time of year IT DOESN'T J - here's a few cool announcements and contests – do you have what it takes ? Do you want a shot for bragging rights? Then keep on reading! OBA Solution of the Year...

Happy New Years to everyone! Just a quick update. Are you ready? Man, things are incredibly crazy busy; we're psyched for ODC 2008 and are looking forward to heading to Cali! There is going to be so much cool stuff - some things I can't talk about,...

I recently mentioned some exciting things were brewing in the background for ODC 2008 and brewing they are…. I’m psyched to announce that Hugh MacCleod, Blue Monster creator, avid blogger ( gapingvoid.com ), artist, marketing thought leader and author...

Hey everyone – we're less than two weeks away from ODC 2008. It's going to be a rocking, fun and nothing short of an awesome event. I spoke with Hugh MacLeod (creator of the Blue Monster) yesterday morning 7am (our time) for about 40 minutes about the...

We are getting very close to ODC 2008 – it's hard to believe it's almost here – I can't wait – we have two major announcements (more details below): OBA Solution of the Year Contest update Countdown to ODC 2008 – One Week AWAY – It's not too late...

Hi everyone – sorry for the delayed blog update - I'm here at TechED Barcelona, Spain (Developers this past week) and IT Forum next week, and spending the following week with my wife on vacation. I hope you are all doing well - I am so fired up for...

Hi everyone – just wrapping up my 2 nd week here in Barcelona, Spain at TechED IT Forum. What a great set of events (Developers event last week and IT Forum this week). I've got Office Developers Conference 2008 (ODC 2008) on the brain – many people are...

Hi everyone – we're cranking things up as we continue preparing for ODC 2008! Check out an impromptu video of my take on the Real World Track, ODC 2008 and what it means to me; I'm caught playing with lego like blocks, fire trucks, during the video receive...