*Hello Cassandra Community!Quick take: - Register before 1/28 to get discount pricing. https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cassandra-summit/register/ <https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cassandra-summit/register/> - Use code CS23DS20 to get 20% off - Make sure and sign up for training the day on March 12 - Tell everyone you’re going on social media and use #CassandraSummit in your postsLonger version:If you have been watching what’s happening with the Cassandra Summit and thinking about going, I’m here to convince you that now is the time to register. The early registration discount ends this Saturday, January 28th. *
*It might be helpful to clarify some misconceptions I keep hearing. Every other Cassandra Summit (except Cassandra Summit Tokyo) has been an event planned and run by DataStax. To create a more neutral ground that reflects our community better, Linux Foundation Events has taken on the considerable task of running Cassandra Summit in 2023. We are very grateful they took a chance on our community, and we will be better for it. * *When DataStax ran the event, we could deeply discount tickets because we treated it as a marketing expense. I’ve been DMed and Slacked quite a few times for free passes. Since this is a Linux Foundation event, unfortunately, there are no complimentary passes, as this is a key part of recouping their costs. You can get a 20% discount by using this code: CS23DS20Why is this important to mention? Our community needs an independent Cassandra Summit, and right now, it needs your support in attending the event. Let’s show the Linux Foundation that Cassandra Summit is something we value as a community. I know budgets are tight, and it’s hard to get approval. If you are able, make the case and register today. Next year when there are thousands of attendees at Cassandra Summit, you can tell everyone what they missed in 2023. If making the trip isn’t something you can do, a virtual pass is only $30 with the discount code and is also a great way to show support. The other important thing you can help with? Getting out the word about Cassandra Summit. Tell your colleagues and co-workers that this is a hot tip and you are hooking them up. If you are going, tell everyone you’ve registered and use the hashtag #CassandraSummit. Point out sessions you are interested in and share the love. If you can convince a couple of people to go, you’ve made a difference. If you need a little more motivation, just look at this schedule! https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cassandra-summit/program/schedule/ <https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cassandra-summit/program/schedule/>Thanks, and I hope to see you there!Patrick*
