The most negative ones were “don’t go to Ignite,” “there’s too much marketing,” “the food was awful,” etc. Well, it’s not quite that simple, please tell the broader story. (Well, I do agree with the food comment, but I hope you don’t choose a conference based on the food, especially when you’re in a city with such great restaurants.)
But I have a long memory, I remember the last rounds of threads which almost led to me unsubscribing to this mailing list. Marketing for events should focus on “why should I attend this event” without the entire pitch being “it’s not Ignite.” I’m obviously supportive of all the events mentioned (Ignite, IT/Dev Connections, MMS), as I have presented at all of them. They all have their place. Just understand what that place is, without blanket statements like “X is better than Y” because it’s never that black and white. Thanks, -Michael From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ed Aldrich Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 1:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [mssms] Ignite 2016 I’m not sure anyone here in this thread at least was trying to slam Ignite as opposed to trying to point out the differences and some of the well-publicized down sides… I know I certainly wasn’t. Ed Aldrich Mobile: (401) 924-2293 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [Description: Description: cid:[email protected]] Ent Cli Mgmt (2003-2015)) Sent from my Microsoft Surface From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Niehaus Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 4:22 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] Ignite 2016 I am anti-negativity. You don’t need to slam one event to promote another one. Thanks, -Michael From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Marcum, John Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 1:11 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] Ignite 2016 Dang it! You said that way better than I did! “I would position Ignite and forward-facing, deep, and broad, with the standard industry event flair. While Dev Connections is small, cozy, and focused on the here-and-now for those that want to do their current jobs better or more efficiently.” ________________________________ John Marcum MCITP, MCTS, MCSA Desktop Architect Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP ________________________________ [H_Logo] From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Niehaus Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 3:03 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] Ignite 2016 Let’s start that discussion again ☺ Ignite is all of the above: · Future-facing messaging delivered through keynotes and roadmaps sessions, to tell you what’s coming. · Deep technical content delivered through hundreds of breakout sessions, focusing on currently-released and new products. On Windows 10 alone, we planned 100 unique sessions last year and expect the same number next year. Yes, you’ll find marketing-led sessions from people like me (which are still generally 200/300-level), as well as PM- and dev-led sessions at the 300- and 400-level depth. And we bring in a wide variety of external speakers (MVPs and other industry experts) to give you the real-world views, tips-and-tricks, etc. · Hands-on and instructor-led labs on nearly every product we make. · Networking opportunities through a variety of different organizations, events, and activities. This is the one big IT pro conference that Microsoft will do every year. I haven’t missed one for 20 years (and I’ve only worked for Microsoft for 12 ☺). We also will continue to have WPC for partners, Build for developers, and WinHEC for OEMs. So I would position Ignite and forward-facing, deep, and broad, with the standard industry event flair. While Dev Connections is small, cozy, and focused on the here-and-now for those that want to do their current jobs better or more efficiently. Thanks, -Michael From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rod Trent Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 12:19 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] Ignite 2016 Not at all. Two different events completely. One is a messaging event, the other is technical deep-dive and networking event. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ryan Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 2:48 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [mssms] Ignite 2016 Are they going to compete with Dev Connections? http://ignite.microsoft.com/#fbid=wCXlhIYsgLo Rescheduled to Sept 26-30 in Georgia On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 7:09 AM, Rod Trent <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: That’s the plan. I am getting clarification and will update when I have it… http://windowsitpro.com/industry/microsoft-ignite-canceled-chicago From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>] On Behalf Of Damien Solodow Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 7:54 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] Ignite 2016 According to the article they are just rescheduling it which requires a move. Sent from mobile. On Oct 14, 2015 7:49 AM, John Aubrey <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: I saw this. Sad new for me. It was my year to go too! From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jay Parekh Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 8:37 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [mssms] Ignite 2016 http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-microsoft-cancels-chicago-conference-1014-biz-20151013-story.html Sent from a mobile device ________________________________ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is from a law firm and may be protected by the attorney-client or work product privileges. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by replying to this e-mail and then delete it from your computer. ________________________________ Legal Notice: This email is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient and have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this email or calling +44(0) 2083269015 (UK) or +1 866 592 4214 (USA). 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