2010.1

Microsoft BizSpark

• Code Camp is a community run gathering of technical professionals interested in Microsoft development and server technology.
• This is the 12th philly.NET Code Camp over 5 years. Other local user groups help with tracks and sessions.
• The latest schedules, announcements, and event details are kept on this web site: http://codecamp.phillydotnet.org/2010-1
• Code Camp costs are covered by a modest registration fee and support by the partners listed on the left of this page.
• Please visit partners in the common room during breaks and lunch to learn more about their services.
• Many of the partners are looking for local .NET talent. If you are searching for a job, please bring your resume.
• Microsoft is actively involved as a sponsor and presenter.
• DeVry University provides the facility and logistical support.

• Code Camp is sold out once again. You must be registered to attend.
• Make sure you are registered at EventBrite. We use the name and company to print attendee badges.
• If your plans change and you can't make the event, send an email using the link from your registration ticket page.
• Come to the common room (cafeteria) when you arrive. Proceed to the registration table with your printed ticket. This will be scanned.
• There will be lengthy delays if you do not have the printed ticket. There will be a station where you can provide your email address or name.
• There is a seperate line for press on badges. Please wear your badge throughout the day. It helps staff and peers know who you are.
• The first row of seating in each classroom is reserved for Boosters and Staff. It is wired for laptop use. Colors on the badge indicate your ticket level.
• You can upgrade to Booster when you arrive. This requires a $25 credit card transaction. We carry no cash and cannot give refunds!

• Use any web based map service to find DeVry University in Fort Washington. Or, play with your GPS.
• Enter the  parking lot from Virginia Avenue. Park on the North side of the campus. That is the far end of the lot near the hills.
• Enter the building at the main entrance facing West (good) or the cafeteria entrance facing North (better).
• There is no charge for parking.

• We are guests of DeVry University for the day. Classes are in session throughout the building. Please be considerate.
• Do not enter any rooms unless they are marked with philly.NET signs.
• All rooms have posted occupancy limits. Chairs are provided. If all the chairs are taken, please find another session. Do not stand against the walls or crowd the floor.
• Rest rooms are in the main hallways outside the cafeteria and library.
• There is no smoking in the building. Please keep all smoking to the West side of the patio, outside the cafeteria.
• There is no attendee Internet access. Some mobile data plans work, others don't.
• You can bring a laptop for notes. This is recommended for the Beginner Track.

• The agenda is complete. It takes about 6 weeks to coordinate all the track leads and speakers.
• There are 60 sessions with 60 speakers, but only 5 time slots. That means 12 concurrent presentations.
• Most rooms are the same size. They fit 50 comfortably. There is room for everyone in 12 sessions, but not in the same room.
•  If you cannot find a chair, please move to an alternate session.
• Plan to arrive at each session as early as possible to get a seat. If the room is too full, plan for a backup session.
• The Beginner track feature entry level hands-on activity. Bring a laptop with Visual Studio installed if you plan to attend this track.
• This is a completely volunteer effort so there are no recordings and sometimes projectors and networks misbehave. Be patient.
• Room numbers are posted in the agenda and on wall signs.
• There are no printed agendas to keep our budget at a minimum. You should print lists before you arrive.
• Print schedules by time, track, or full details using the links below
• Schedule changes may happen during the day. They will be posted on the board in the cafeteria and in the main hall.
• The online schedule will be updated during the day. And yes, SharePoint is mobile device friendly. Give it a try.
• There are no printed evaluations. They are completed online using SharePoint. You will get email reminders for this.

• All food servers are volunteers. Please follow their instructions and help them where needed. Feeding 500+ is not easy!
• There is a light breakfast of Panera bagels, juice, and coffee served from 8:00 to 9:00.
• It is really hard to make coffee for hundreds. We try to keep two full thermos containers running at all times.
• If you are really into coffee, stop by Starbucks on the way in. There is one a half mile down Virginia Avenue.
• Lunch is Primo hoagies, Panera salads, chips, and cookies. Please limit your portion to three sandwich slices. Lunch is 11:20-12:30.
• Lunch is very crowded. Follow the instructions and keep lines moving.
• There are plenty of vegetarian choices. That table is to the far right of the line.
• Afternoon snacks are Philadelphia Soft Pretzels and fresh popcorn. They will be available at both afternoon breaks at 1:50 and 3:20.
• Drinks are available most of the day. It might help to bring your own water or juice and keep it in the car. Sometimes we run low.
• There are vending machines in the cafeteria for late snacks. They will be empty late in the afternoon.
• This is a volunteer effort. Please help keep DeVry clean. Pick up any items you see lying around.

• Prizes are awarded in some rooms depending on availability.
• There are many prizes raffled at the end of the day. You must be present to win. Philly.NET has a 4 Acer Aspire netbooks, 2 XBOX 360 Elite, and a Zune HD.
• Several sponsors have tables in the common room. Make sure you visit them and sign up for their drawings.
• Raffle winners are drawn from registered attendees that submitted scanned tickets.
• Some raffle items are reserved for Boosters and Staff.
• Another prize (Zune HD 32) is awarded based on completed evaluations. That is announced one week after camp ends.

• There is a speaker party after every Code Camp. This year we are inviting all attendees.
• Come to Shanachie Pub in Ambler from 5:30-7:30. There will be appetizers and a cash bar.
• Speakers get drink tickets. Pest them for freebies.