And so, the countdown begins for the super spectacular,

extraordinarily exceptional, amazingly awesome, fabulously fantastic confab

that is known as SQLSaturday

#235 in the heart of midtown Manhattan. Yes, it’s almost time for folks

across the nation to descend once again on the Big Apple for a day filled with

learning, fun, networking, fun, premium presentations, fun, professional

development, fun, super sponsors, fun, SWAG, fun, and prizes.  And did I mention fun? 

The excitement begins this upcoming Saturday, August 17,

2013 at Microsoft Headquarters in NYC at 1290 Avenue of the Americas (that’s 6^th

Avenue for you non-new Yorkers 😉 6^th floor.  We are 1 block North of Radio City Music

Hall, between 51^st and 52^nd street.  Be sure to be early, as we have had record

registration this year and expect over 400 people!  As we are in the BIG CITY, we are serious

about security – your security.  So, be

sure to bring ID to get through building security.

As for those who may have been wait-listed.  Hang in there, take a deep breath, and check

your emails again.  We had an issue where

we bumped up the number of open registrations; so the last 50 that registered

with us should now be marked as “Attending”.  Those who unfortunately are unable to attend - please be kind, and rewind your registration - unregister on the site, and give your seat to someone else.  Thank you!

Check in for attendee is at about 8:00-8:15am. 

Kicking

off this extraordinary event is a dynamic duo

of sql goodness!  We are honored that they have agreed to do this

for our SQL entertainment.  We welcome to NYC the SQLSaturday Community

Evangelist & PASS Empress Karla Landrum and SQL MVP, MCM, PASS

President Elect, Confio Kid and Bacon Connoisseur, Thomas,

sqlrockstar, LaRock!  I'm sure this is going to be a hell

of a keynote!

We are

proud to kick off this awesome event with a special keynote appearance by Karla

Landrum and Thomas LaRock. 

Also,

let’s take a minute to thank our wonderful sponsors,

without whom we would not be having this terrific tete-a-te. Be sure to optin

and stop by, as you may soon need their

excellent products, services and job placement.

We

have such a fantastic line-up of SQL Server Speakers, don’t forget to print and

bring the spectacular SCHEDULE

with you as well!  It will better

organize your day!

Not

only will I be there to meet & greet – please consider coming to see my

presentation HealthySQL

– where we will learn how to perform a SQL Server Health Check, and ensure your

SQL Servers are up to all its optimizations. 

You will come out feeling much better!

Make

sure you all print your SPEED PASS, this will make it easy for you to enter the

raffles and be eligible for some great prizes! 

Check your email from our team sqlsaturday235@sqlsaturday.com

.  Plus if you have any last minute

concerns or questions, email us here at this address as well.

OK,

SQL Peeps!  This is the event NOT TO MISS!  I look forward to seeing

you all there! It will be simply wonderful to see all our #sqlfamily! Follow all event updates and happenings on twitter with

hashtag #SQLSat235.

You

can follow me on twitter as well @Pearlknows