Jason Cao kicked off a restart of Mentor Monday; we took a small break over the summer. Chris Kernaghan hosted this webcast today
Figure 1: Source: Chris
Chris said to check your Visa, depending on where you travel
Rich Heilman said that SAP "TechEd Bangalore is not happening in the spring/2016, but might be rescheduled for fall of 2016 to align with the others"
Check your travel insurance
Chris said to check to ensure you are going to the right destination – Orange County California vs Florida
Tell your credit card company that you are traveling; you don't want your credit denied.
Another mentor shared: "Good to know: your passport needs to be valid up to 3 months after the end of the trip in Europe"
Figure 2: Source: Chris
Travel delays will happen
Cancellations will happen
Be respectful; bring things to keep you occupied
TripIt (consumer service like Concur) will inform you of delays and cancellation
Figure 3: Source: Chris
Las Vegas Shuttles - $8 - there is one that is direct to the Palazzo Venetian - depends on the door you take
Bring cash
Uber is NOT licensed for Las Vegas airport
Figure 4: Source: Chris
5K run is sold out but another Mentor (Julien?) said “Nothing prevents you from running the 5k even if it's sold out. You just won't have a number. I did it last year”
ASUG Pre-conference - please join ASUG for pre-conference sessions on Monday, October 19th
Figure 5: Source: Chris
Boards will identify reserved seating for keynotes
I liked Chris's "Iisten absorb enjoy" the keynote
Figure 6: Source: Chris
Interact with others; there is a lot of content. Split up the sessions if you are going with a team. I print out my agenda, but another Mentor suggested saving it to the phone.
Walk the show floor; not everyone is out for a hard sell, said Chris
Figure 7: Source: Chris
Drink water, chap stick and eye drops for Las Vegas
Another Mentor suggested bringing spare contacts
Get shirts on the show floor
Julien Delvat suggested this: Belkin Surge Protector with USB Port
Figure 8: Source: Chris
Chris says to only bring laptop for taking notes
Figure 9: Source: Chris
Some places are known for pickpockets
Other tips:
1. Pay it forward and share your experience here on SCN
2. Attend ASUG sessions for real-world experience
3. SAP TechEd is “Like a family”
4. Will be able to scan badges QR code
Question & Answer:
Q: Will there be an Enterprise Geeks dinner?
A: Nothing official planned, perhaps go to the buffet at the Wynn
Take a look at last year's SAP Fiori Jam Band - see Calling All Musicians/Singers coming to SAP TechEd in Las Vegas (& soon Barcelona)
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If you missed the recording is here