In case you missed it the Program Session (60 min. long) selections are now available on the 2010 PASS Summit website. I've already mentioned that I've been selected for a Spotlight session (90 min.) on transactional replication and now I'm equally excited to be picked for a Program session. Here's the details:

Getting Started In Blogging And Technical Speaking

Are you thinking of starting a blog? Or are you interested in presenting at events like SQL Saturday and the PASS Summit but not sure how to get in the game? Don’t let uncertainty keep you from contributing – the SQL Server community needs you! This interactive session will explore reasons for blogging and speaking and offer advice on topic selection, improving writing and speaking skills, seeking out places to write and speak, and things to (and not to) do to once you get started.

Goals:

• Grow the writer\speaker pool by encouraging would be bloggers & presenters to take the leap from being bystanders to participants in the SQL Server technical community.

Registration for the Summit is currently at $1,595 until September 30, then goes up to $1,795. I strongly encourage you to consider going, especially if you've never been before. The opportunity to meet peers & leaders in our industry and learn new skills is worth the price. If you're on the fence take a moment to read about why you'll benefit from going.