Some info about MacTech Conference 2014, from the organizers. I hope to see ya’ there, so go get a ticket already!
MacTech Conference 2014 is our 5th MacTech Conference!
Awesome Venue. We’re really excited about our venue: The Manhattan Beach Marriott. It’s a beautiful venue, close to LAX, overlooks a golf course, and is a great deal on guest rooms. As it did the last few years, the discounted guest room block is expected to sell out — so we want to encourage people to jump on getting registered now. See http://www.mactech.com/conference/hotel
Expanded Schedule. The main conference event is three full days of awesome sessions, incredible speakers, useful labs, fun activities, and food! See http://www.mactech.com/conference/schedule
Pre-Conference Workshops. As extension of last year’s newly added workshops, there’s an expanded array of pre-conference workshops. You have a choice of both half day, and full day, on a wide array of IT and developer topics. There are EIGHT pre-conference workshop options that attendees can choose from, including TWO certifications/accreditations — see below. The six workshop topics include:
- Rapid Start: Objective-C & Cocoa for iOS & Mac
- Security
- Automation Mindset: Scripting, Command Line, and More
- OS X Server
- Mastering Auto Layout
- Using Amazon Web Services
Updated Certifications. Attendees can get both Apple certified and Microsoft Office for Mac accredited on the same day. The Apple certification includes an instructor led study group, as well as the exam on site by an Apple Authorized Training Center (See http://www.mactech.com/conference/certification). And, attendees can also take a Microsoft Office for Mac Accreditation Course/Exam (no extra charge) given by a Microsoft trainer. There’s actually enough time that they can take both of these, and walk away with two new credentials. See http://www.mactech.com/conference/microsoft-office-accreditation
Awesome Speakers. MacTech Conference’s speaker line up showcases some of the true gems of our industry. People that not only are expert at what they do, but want to share that knowledge. The incredible line up we’re announcing now is already beyond impressive, but we’re not done yet — with more speakers to come. http://www.mactech.com/conference/speakers
More Sessions. With the new expanded schedule, we’re adding in more sessions than ever before. More information, including some very cool surprises, are to come.
More Labs. Our labs have always been well regarded, but people wanted more of them, and more topics. Again, the expanded main event schedule is going to allow for just that.
Vendor Forums. MacTech Conference has always been a great place to get face-to-face with vendors, and form those relationships that help get things done. QuickTalks and Vendor Tables will continue to be a part of the event this year, but we’re now extending new Vendor Forums where attendees can select the vendors they want to hear more from with a deeper dive. And, as always, since the vendors are integrated into the event, meals, and more, the chance for those expanded relationships continue throughout the event.
Activities. MacTech Conference is not only about learning, it’s also forming relationships and building networks. MacTech is known for conference activities that not only give you an opportunity to spend time with your peers, they also you get to meet new people expanding your network. As an immersive conference, we’ll have you busy from morning until night … literally. The big question is always “What are we doing this year?” We’re not quite ready to tell you yet. Let’s just say that you should make sure to keep your Wednesday and Thursday evenings open. 🙂
Excited yet? We hope so. We certainly are. We’re just getting started and this is already shaping up to be the best MacTech Conference EVER!
Some nitty gritty details.
Pricing. You register now with “Super Early Bird” pricing at $899 which saves $600 until June 15. See the pricing plan and dates at http://www.mactech.com/conference/about#Pricing — but again, take note, the hotel guest rooms WILL sell out, and you cannot reserve a room until you’re registered. As always, price includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, breaks and activities. No one ever leaves a MacTech event hungry. Period. And if they are hungry, in the words of one attendee “it’s their own fault!”
Dates: The Pre-Conference day is November 4th, 2014. The Conference is November 5-7, 2014 (Wed-Fri). Many people are already planning on coming in early for the weekend, or staying the weekend after. And, we’ve brought together some awesome hotel rates so they can do that inexpensively without having to check out.
Who Attends? Ever wonder who attends MacTech events? See for yourself the type of company you’ll keep at this event at http://www.mactech.com/conference/whos-attending or the types of comments they tweet at http://www.mactech.com/conference/tweets