Omega-TI Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Fest West is only four months away.... Yeah, it's kind early to start thinking about it, but this reminder is just to light a fire under you guys who are actively working on software or hardware projects that will want to unveil them in time for the big meeting. Attendees might want to follow this thread to be informed of any changes as they occur. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tursi Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 April, then? Is the venue chosen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXB Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Cool will have to catch a ride from someone and bring some of my stuff this time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 April, then? Is the venue chosen? The location from last year worked out great because it was smack dab in the center between Portland and Seattle which allowed for more attendees and was easy to get to from the freeway. The room and can easily handle 20 people and lunch was also served in the room. I've not yet called for signups, but if the attendance from last year is exceeded by 6-8 a new venue might be warranted. I'm going to scout out a few places next week on my day off, as an alternative... just in case. Now if you want to commit early and sign up sign now to give me an idea of what to expect, feel free to send a PM. If you want to know when Fest West is... << CLICK HERE >>. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinphaltimus Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I have a question, where exactly might this take place? I have relatives in and around Portland, Oregon so I might be able to plan a vacation around this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Last years prize presentations (there should be more this year). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc3wq9tHF8Y ElectricLab's Demo Broser & Chess / Email Demonstration at the 2016 Fest West https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWW-dOJjQ0o BJ Guillot QR Code Demo at Fest West 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b3NXNqeQm8 JediMatt42's USB Keyboard Adapter Demonstration at the 2016 Fest West https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUd0b_WYXRE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jedimatt42 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I have a question, where exactly might this take place? I have relatives in and around Portland, Oregon so I might be able to plan a vacation around this. This was only about 30 minutes North of Portland. -M@ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinphaltimus Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 This was only about 30 minutes North of Portland. -M@ Nice! I brought it up to my spouse and she didn't say no, She said maybe, which means, I ahve to work extra hard to get up the budget. I have a mission. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Nice! I brought it up to my spouse and she didn't say no, She said maybe, which means, I ahve to work extra hard to get up the budget. I have a mission. It would be really nice to meet you in person too! Maybe I need to come up with a prize for 'furthest traveled'... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Never visited the Northwest US before. Good opportunity to do so I'm going to try and make it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Interested! Where? When? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Interested! Where? When? TBD - April 2017 updates will be posted as to location, the last one was just outside of Centralia WA about 30min north of PDX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I can get up there easily since Southwest goes to both SEA and PDX. So... basically I can expect it to be near PDX? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 I can get up there easily since Southwest goes to both SEA and PDX. So... basically I can expect it to be near PDX? I'm going to check a few places in the Kelso and Castle Rock areas later this week. Some of the factors I'm weighing are; distance from the freeway, expense, if food is delivered to the meeting room, as well as distance people have to drive. Since it looks like we will have at least a couple of people flying in (so far) this year, I want to make it a tad closer to PDX, but not too far away that the people from the Seattle area will have to drive too far. I also would like to get a place that has multiple electrical outlets. Then there is the distance people have to lug computer equipment to get it to the meeting room. Last years location was geographic center between the Portland and Seattle areas and right off the freeway, but it was a little light on electrical outlets and only had room to sit twenty people for lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I'll be there. Sparkdrummer lives here so maybe I can get him to go too? Is this a multi-day event? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew180 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 IMO you should use a hotel with conference rooms that is close to an airport (or that has shuttles). People are now talking about coming from long distances, and that lets those who are flying in (or driving long distance) have a place to stay without needing to also rent a car to get to the event. Hotels depend on this kind of business and have conference rooms or all sizes. There should also be an admission fee to help cover this cost, your time to set up the event, etc. A quick Google search shows that there are lots of options in Portland. I found some rooms with enough capacity for $250 to $500 daily rates. If there are 30 people (seems like the attendance will easily reach that this year), each paying $20 admission, then the revenue to cover the room is easily generated (and $20 is very reasonable IMO. Personally I would not start to complain until you hit maybe $50 admission for a full day). Also, since people are now talking about flying in, making the event 1.5 or 2 days would be nice. Here is a link that I found for "The Best Meeting Hotels in Portland": https://www.hotelplanner.com/Sample/30-2256/Group/Portland-OR-Business-Meeting.html#dir-bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Last years Fest West was technically free to attend, and to be honest with you, I'd like to keep it that way. Last year the location made a few bucks on the meals most people purchased. I also figure that people will have more money to spend on new TI toys if they do not have to pay just to attend. I'll also check out the Oak Tree in Woodland to see what they have available, but honestly last time I was there it looked like it would be difficult for people to bring stuff into any meeting room, but again food could probably be brought into the room for sure. I have other options I'm looking into, but the majority of the people will be driving from the Portland and Seattle areas so I'm trying to make it as fair as possible. The Red Lion in Kelso is also on my list to check into as it's right off the freeway, has plenty of meeting space and they also have food, which I think could probably be brought into the room. I'll go down in person later this week to check out date availability and other concerns. I wonder is food on-site a major concern for most people? If not, that might open up more possibilities. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I'd guess most out-of-area people will be driving at least a rental car? Local area folks driving their own cars. For me, food is a non-issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I'm going to check a few places in the Kelso and Castle Rock areas later this week. Some of the factors I'm weighing are; distance from the freeway, expense, if food is delivered to the meeting room, as well as distance people have to drive. Since it looks like we will have at least a couple of people flying in (so far) this year, I want to make it a tad closer to PDX, but not too far away that the people from the Seattle area will have to drive too far. I also would like to get a place that has multiple electrical outlets. Then there is the distance people have to lug computer equipment to get it to the meeting room. Last years location was geographic center between the Portland and Seattle areas and right off the freeway, but it was a little light on electrical outlets and only had room to sit twenty people for lunch. Excellent, if I learned anything last year it was bring the cart and exension cords! Greg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diecrusher Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks Omega for heading this up! I had a great time last year and look forward to attending this year a little more prepared. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 April, then? Is the venue chosen? Yes, I locked in the new venue today. It's going to be at the Oak Tree Restaurant in Woodland, Washington. There are PLENTY of electrical outlets, a projection TV for our use and more room than last year. I'll be posting more details in February and will open signups then, but if you want to sign up now, please feel free to send me a PM and I'll put you down. Also, if you want to do a presentation let me know about how long it will be and what the topic is... I'll keep it a secret. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinphaltimus Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I sure hope I get to sign up. Keeping the spouse at her word. Working this weekend and hopefully many more..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 It'll look better when it's all set up for our use, but this is the room where we are going to have all our presentations, lunch, prize giveaways and face to faces with all our friends from online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipfCyjg5mZw&feature=youtu.be Please excuse the video quality, it was not originally planned for public use. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Any recommendations on a good hotel nearby? Or should I consider staying in Portland and renting a car? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Any recommendations on a good hotel nearby? Or should I consider staying in Portland and renting a car? Stay in Portland and worst case I'll drive you up from here. Greg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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