Actually, tech.ed is a cost neutral event for Microsoft, much the same as most other events we run.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Ridland Sent: Monday, 4 July 2011 12:14 PM To: ozDotNet Subject: Re: Tech.ed 2011 UG Discounts Because they like to make money $$$$$$. On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 10:41 AM, Greg Keogh <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: All you need to do is gather names and emails for members interested in attending and providing we have at least 30 across all user groups, we will offer them a ticket for $1700 which is a $100 saving off the standard Early Bird ticket price. I've always wondered by TechEd costs so much, as much as a tropical island holiday. MIX and DDD and similar events are maybe $20 to $200, but $1700 at a discount!! I'm a one-man business and that's too much even if it's a tax deduction. My MSDN subscription already costs $1800 per year. Greg -- Michael Ridland | ThinkSmart Digital Managing Director P. 0404 865 350 E. [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> W. www.thinksmartdigital.com.au<http://www.thinksmartdigital.com.au> T. www.twitter.com/rid00z<http://www.twitter.com/rid00z> L. au.linkedin.com/in/michaelridland<http://au.linkedin.com/in/michaelridland> <http://au.linkedin.com/in/michaelridland>
