A few weeks ago I logged in to my first webinar ... a really informative session hosted by Adobe as part of their Creative Festival.
It was a really interesting experience, seeing hundreds of "user names" appear down the left hand side of my computer screen and knowing that literally hundreds of people were taking part in the webinar with me. Aside from a few sound and image delay issues I really enjoyed it. But at the end of the session I didn't have anyone to talk to about it. I just got back on with my work. Sure I could have posted some comments to an on line forum or blog, but to me it's not the same as walking out of a seminar and mingling with other delegates over a drink or biscuit and having a good old de-brief!
This has prompted me to ask what the new preference is in terms of being informed and educated? Do you prefer sitting at your desk, in your office, or at home and seeing an industry guru on your computer screen? Or would you rather attend a conference seeing the guru in his or her element, surrounded by a crowd of like-minded people that you can interact with during and after the event?
Interestingly, Microsoft is combining both options at the upcoming ReMIX 09 on June 11th in Sydney, which Aquent is sponsoring.
Not only will the event be held at Sydney's Star City, but some of the content and sessions will be broadcast on the REMIX Online site as well. (By the way, if you would like to attend ReMIX 2009 at Aquent's discounted price (AUD$149.00), check out the ReMIX link and type in the special code "syd0xdis149" when registering online). When you register, ensure that you DO NOT tick ReMIX AUD$199.00 inc GST. Simply write the "syd0xdis149" ticket code in the field provided.
This promises to be a highly informative web industry event in Australia for designers and developers seeking to be on the cutting edge.
No doubt Microsoft will have some nice drinks and buiscuits available at the breaks ... So see you there!
Image courtesy of: sridgway
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