LinuxCon North America 2012 | Events & Experiences
LinuxCon and CloudOpen offer plenty of opportunities to network and socialize with attendees outside of the conference sessions…plus some added fun too!
CloudOpen Launch Party, Sponsored by CloudStack Tuesday, August 28th - 6:00pm to 9:00pm Join fellow attendees for pre-conference networking on the rooftop of the Andaz San Diego hotel in the Gaslamp District. Be swept away by the stunning city views and incomparable cuisine of this luxurious outdoor dining spot. Buses will depart the Sheraton from the Grande Ballroom Foyer between 5:45pm and 7:15pm. Conference badges are required, as is ID for those who would like to drink.
Welcome Reception, Sponsored by Qualcomm Innovation Center and Code Aurora Forum Wednesday, August 29th - 6:30pm to 10:00pm Beginning with a unique way of arriving at the reception (a 10 minute boat cruise across the bay straight from the hotel to the restaurant!) this event is sure to provide an awe-inspiring experience. Enjoy beer tastings from local breweries, your favorite arcade games and amazing views of downtown San Diego. Annual TAB elections will also take place onsite! Meet in the hotel lobby between 6:00pm and 7:15pm to be escorted to the boat dock. Be sure to bring your conference badge, ID and your smartphone if you'd like to participate in the beer station voting polls.
Evening Event, Sponsored by Intel Thursday, August 30th - 6:30 to 10:00pm Venture over to Coronado Island to enjoy this event at the historical and famed Hotel Del Coronado. A beachfront reception is sure to please with sunset ocean views, sumptuous cuisine and stunning entertainment! Buses will depart the Sheraton from the Grande Ballroom Foyer between 6:00pm and 7:15pm. Conference badges are required, as is ID for those who would like to drink.
Experiences
The fun isn’t saved for the evenings! Check out all the other cool things to look forward to onsite.
- Skateboarding lessons… when in San Diego! Friday at lunch on the Bayview lawn.
- Complimentary Chair Massage. Daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm in the Grande Ballroom Foyer.
- Local food trucks and an outdoor barbeque as daily lunch options. Daily on the Bayview lawn. Vendors accept cash & credit cards.
- 24 Hour Hacker Lounge complete with a Coding Survival Kit. Located in Room 514 in the Marina Tower of the Sheraton.
- Barnes & Noble Bookstore – pick up your favorite new technical titles. Located in Grand Ballroom A and open daily from 8:00am.
- Laptop Storage & Phone Charging Stations. Located in the Exec Center Foyer, Harbor Island Foyer and Maritime Foyer - open daily from 8:00am-5:30pm.
- Technology Showcase featuring the leading technologies in Linux and open cloud - 25+ exhibitors! Located in Grande Ballroom A and the Harbor Island Foyer.
- And much more! We have to leave you with some surprises!
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