RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite is it worth it?

[Henry.Wilson]

+1

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Behalf Of Sherry Kissinger
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2016 3:07 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: Re: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite is it worth it?

Here's my (opinionated) take on it.  If you have a budget to go to a conference 
in the US, and you are an engineer/technician; you'll get more out of 
MMSMOA.com .  It's more about getting things done, as well as showing some new 
stuff.  There's also another more technically minded conference, called ITDev 
Connections.  I prefer mmsmoa; but that's just me.

Go to Ignite if...
1) You are a manager that doesn't really watch what's going on in technology, 
and you need the 10,000 foot view of what's current and upcoming; with almost 
no technical details on how to actually get there.
2) You are a tech... but whomever it is that holds the budget for going to a 
conference can only wrap their head around "so, you want to go to a tech 
conference, you must mean Ignite, and only Ignite, and anything else is just 
not possible".  i.e., you have no other choice.  It's at least better than 
nothing; and if you are diligent about monitoring every possible social media, 
you can hunt down other techs and have some meaningful conversations.
3) you have budget for 3 conferences: then go to all 3!

On Fri, Nov 25, 2016 at 10:22 AM, Jeff Poling 
<jeffrey.d.pol...@outlook.com<mailto:jeffrey.d.pol...@outlook.com>> wrote:
Look into mmsmoa.com<http://mmsmoa.com> first…great conference, access to 
speakers and a great community.

Jeff

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Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite is it worth it?

Hi everyone,

Is it worth while to go to Microsoft Ignite event?





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RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite is it worth it?

[Michael Niehaus]

My simplified take:


·   If you want to learn about the latest technologies and what you’re 
going to be doing in the coming years, go to Ignite.  (Typically this would be 
IT architects, project managers, technical leaders, consultants, partners, etc.)

o   80% or more of the Ignite sessions are level 300 or 400; the “manager who 
doesn’t really watch what’s going on in technology” would likely be lost if 
they venture past the keynotes and 200-level overview sessions.

o   You can’t beat the *breadth* of the sessions – with hundreds of sessions to 
choose from on every possible Microsoft technology, pick out some things that 
you don’t know.

·   If you want to learn about how to do your current job better, using 
current technologies, go to MMSMOA or similar conferences.  (Typically this 
would be IT pros, IT administrators, etc.)

o   You’ll see very few overview sessions – with the focus on people who are 
doing jobs that leverage specific technologies, no one there needs an overview ☺

o   You can’t beat the *depth* of the sessions – I’m always surprised that even 
the most esoteric topics (which seem to be the ones I end up presenting ☺) have 
strong interest.

Just be careful:  If you focus only on what you’re doing today, you may find 
yourself unprepared for the jobs that you will be expected to find in the 
future.  Stretch your boundaries ☺

Thanks,
-Michael

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Behalf Of Sherry Kissinger
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2016 3:07 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: Re: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite is it worth it?

Here's my (opinionated) take on it.  If you have a budget to go to a conference 
in the US, and you are an engineer/technician; you'll get more out of 
MMSMOA.com .  It's more about getting things done, as well as showing some new 
stuff.  There's also another more technically minded conference, called ITDev 
Connections.  I prefer mmsmoa; but that's just me.

Go to Ignite if...
1) You are a manager that doesn't really watch what's going on in technology, 
and you need the 10,000 foot view of what's current and upcoming; with almost 
no technical details on how to actually get there.
2) You are a tech... but whomever it is that holds the budget for going to a 
conference can only wrap their head around "so, you want to go to a tech 
conference, you must mean Ignite, and only Ignite, and anything else is just 
not possible".  i.e., you have no other choice.  It's at least better than 
nothing; and if you are diligent about monitoring every possible social media, 
you can hunt down other techs and have some meaningful conversations.
3) you have budget for 3 conferences: then go to all 3!

On Fri, Nov 25, 2016 at 10:22 AM, Jeff Poling 
<jeffrey.d.pol...@outlook.com<mailto:jeffrey.d.pol...@outlook.com>> wrote:
Look into mmsmoa.com<http://mmsmoa.com> first…great conference, access to 
speakers and a great community.

Jeff

Sent from my Windows 10 phone

From: Séguin, Mario (BAC/LAC)<mailto:mario.seg...@canada.ca>
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2016 10:19 AM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com>; 
mdt...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:mdt...@lists.myitforum.com>
Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite is it worth it?

Hi everyone,

Is it worth while to go to Microsoft Ignite event?





--
Thank you,

Sherry Kissinger

My Parameters:  Standardize. Simplify. Automate
Blogs: http://www.mofmaster.com, http://mnscug.org/blogs/sherry-kissinger, 
http://www.smguru.org

Re: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite is it worth it?

[Sherry Kissinger]

Here's my (opinionated) take on it.  If you have a budget to go to a
conference in the US, and you are an engineer/technician; you'll get more
out of MMSMOA.com .  It's more about getting things done, as well as
showing some new stuff.  There's also another more technically minded
conference, called ITDev Connections.  I prefer mmsmoa; but that's just me.

Go to Ignite if...
1) You are a manager that doesn't really watch what's going on in
technology, and you need the 10,000 foot view of what's current and
upcoming; with almost no technical details on how to actually get there.
2) You are a tech... but whomever it is that holds the budget for going to
a conference can only wrap their head around "so, you want to go to a tech
conference, you must mean Ignite, and only Ignite, and anything else is
just not possible".  i.e., you have no other choice.  It's at least better
than nothing; and if you are diligent about monitoring every possible
social media, you can hunt down other techs and have some meaningful
conversations.
3) you have budget for 3 conferences: then go to all 3!

On Fri, Nov 25, 2016 at 10:22 AM, Jeff Poling <jeffrey.d.pol...@outlook.com>
wrote:

> Look into mmsmoa.com first…great conference, access to speakers and a
> great community.
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> Jeff
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> Sent from my Windows 10 phone
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> *From: *Séguin, Mario (BAC/LAC) <mario.seg...@canada.ca>
> *Sent: *Friday, November 25, 2016 10:19 AM
> *To: *mssms@lists.myitforum.com; mdt...@lists.myitforum.com
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> Is it worth while to go to Microsoft Ignite event?
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-- 
Thank you,

Sherry Kissinger

My Parameters:  Standardize. Simplify. Automate
Blogs: http://www.mofmaster.com, http://mnscug.org/blogs/sherry-kissinger,
http://www.smguru.org

RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite is it worth it?

[Jeff Poling]

Look into mmsmoa.com first…great conference, access to speakers and a great 
community.

Jeff

Sent from my Windows 10 phone

From: Séguin, Mario (BAC/LAC)<mailto:mario.seg...@canada.ca>
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2016 10:19 AM
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Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite is it worth it?

Hi everyone,

Is it worth while to go to Microsoft Ignite event?

[mssms] Microsoft Ignite is it worth it?

[BAC/LAC]

Hi everyone,

Is it worth while to go to Microsoft Ignite event?

Re: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite

[Bill Bernat]

Others have pointed out many excellent ConfigMgr sessions. One session update 
not reflected in the catalog may be of interest to some.

Deepak Kumar’s presentation<https://myignite.microsoft.com/sessions/19287> 
(session 19287) has been changed from the original title/description. It is 
actually now about Windows 10 deployment from the cloud, and will include the 
new ConfigMgr in the cloud technology. We are working with MS to update the 
session listing online, but it’s not clear that will happen in time for session 
selection, so I’m letting those know who are interested in this Azure/cloud 
technology. This is a partner session (Adaptiva is a platinum sponsor at the 
event).

Cheers,
-billb
www.adaptiva.com


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Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite

Who’s headed to Ignite next week and what are the ConfigMgr sessions not to 
miss?

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RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite

[Garth Jones]

Here is the list of Sessions that I flagged as interesting.. Times are not in 
order.


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Subject: Re: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite

I'm already here... Heading to the Waffle House for breakfast then to the 
Weston to register! 

There r a number of theatre sessions  that have cm or other interesting 
content. I will dig up the list that I made and send it a long after breakfast.

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Who’s headed to Ignite next week and what are the ConfigMgr sessions not to 
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Re: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite

[Garth Jones]

I'm already here... Heading to the Waffle House for breakfast then to the 
Weston to register! ?

There r a number of theatre sessions  that have cm or other interesting 
content. I will dig up the list that I made and send it a long after breakfast.

Sent from my iPhone

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Who's headed to Ignite next week and what are the ConfigMgr sessions not to 
miss?

BRIAN ILLNER | Senior Systems Administrator
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864.679.2537 Fax

Canal Insurance Company
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[mssms] Microsoft Ignite

[Brian Illner]

Who's headed to Ignite next week and what are the ConfigMgr sessions not to 
miss?

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RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

[Schwan, Phil]

Lakeshore is great for running, especially between the Pier and the 
Planetarium. Always love running around there when in town.

-Phil

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Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 4:06 PM
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Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Close, to me, is 3 miles or less.  I stayed outside of downtown last year, and 
ran both ways back and forth.  I'd pass Ed waiting for his bus every morning, 
cussing the wind.

To me, 1.6 miles isn't that far and a bus trip shouldn't be that bad.

Of course, this might add some fodder to your thought process when deciding to 
walk (or run)...

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Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Are far as I can tell the only hotel on the conference hotel list that is close 
is the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and it is sold out. That's why I am asking 
for recommendations from the rest. The closest available hotel on the list is, 
I think, the Hilton Chicago. It's 1.6 miles from McCormick Place.

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[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Rod Trent
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 3:33 PM
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Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Something close by? :)

Most Chicago hotels, particularly the ones selected by Microsoft, are pretty 
good. You can't go wrong with any of them. However, transportation for 
something this large is going to be a nightmare. If you thought Houston was 
tough, Chicago is going to be even more challenging. Get something close to the 
conference center unless you're like me and like to stay within running 
distance.

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Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:01 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.commailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

I have been approved to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference in May. Given 
that the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is sold out, what hotels do you 
recommend?

RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

[Ewing, Scott L]

Thanks for the good information Mike. I was hoping to book the Chicago Hilton, 
but it too was full by the time I registered. I booked the Hotel Blake instead. 
I'm going to research if there is something closer to the Metra Electric 
Distric stations (Millennium Station or Van Buren Station) too.

Scott Ewing

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Behalf Of Mike Schorr
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 4:10 PM
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Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

You could try to give yourself options and stay near the two Metra Electric 
lines that end in Grant Part and Millennium Park.  Metra would be a quick trip 
to McCormick as opposed to waiting on a bus.  The Hilton Chicago and some of 
the hotels North of that would only leave you with a 1-2 block walk to the 
train.  You won't want to count on cabs for that trip during rush hour.

-Mike

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Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Are far as I can tell the only hotel on the conference hotel list that is close 
is the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and it is sold out. That's why I am asking 
for recommendations from the rest. The closest available hotel on the list is, 
I think, the Hilton Chicago. It's 1.6 miles from McCormick Place.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.commailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Rod Trent
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 3:33 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.commailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Something close by? :)

Most Chicago hotels, particularly the ones selected by Microsoft, are pretty 
good. You can't go wrong with any of them. However, transportation for 
something this large is going to be a nightmare. If you thought Houston was 
tough, Chicago is going to be even more challenging. Get something close to the 
conference center unless you're like me and like to stay within running 
distance.

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[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:01 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.commailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

I have been approved to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference in May. Given 
that the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is sold out, what hotels do you 
recommend?

RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

[Rod Trent]

Something close by? :)

 

Most Chicago hotels, particularly the ones selected by Microsoft, are pretty
good. You can't go wrong with any of them. However, transportation for
something this large is going to be a nightmare. If you thought Houston was
tough, Chicago is going to be even more challenging. Get something close to
the conference center unless you're like me and like to stay within running
distance.

 

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On Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:01 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

 

I have been approved to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference in May. Given
that the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is sold out, what hotels do you
recommend?

 

RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

[Marcum, John]

If I were you I'd stay at the Aria. :-)

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 2:51 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Are far as I can tell the only hotel on the conference hotel list that is close 
is the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and it is sold out. That's why I am asking 
for recommendations from the rest. The closest available hotel on the list is, 
I think, the Hilton Chicago. It's 1.6 miles from McCormick Place.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.commailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Rod Trent
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 3:33 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.commailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Something close by? :)

Most Chicago hotels, particularly the ones selected by Microsoft, are pretty 
good. You can't go wrong with any of them. However, transportation for 
something this large is going to be a nightmare. If you thought Houston was 
tough, Chicago is going to be even more challenging. Get something close to the 
conference center unless you're like me and like to stay within running 
distance.

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Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

I have been approved to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference in May. Given 
that the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is sold out, what hotels do you 
recommend?





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RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

[Jason Wallace]

I second that.  AirBNB is great - www.airbnb.co.uk/c/jwallace2?s=8
 
From: ph...@2pintsoftware.com
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2015 21:26:05 +









Airbnb?
 


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On Behalf Of Rod Trent

Sent: 06 January 2015 20:33

To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com

Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels


 
Something close by?
J
 
Most Chicago hotels, particularly the ones selected by Microsoft, are pretty 
good. You can’t go wrong with any of them. However, transportation for 
something this large is going to be a nightmare.
 If you thought Houston was tough, Chicago is going to be even more 
challenging. Get something close to the conference center unless you’re like me 
and like to stay within running distance.
 


From: 
listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com]
On Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L

Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:01 PM

To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com

Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels


 
I have been approved to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference in May. Given 
that the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is sold out, what hotels do you 
recommend?
 
 





  

RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

[Rod Trent]

Close, to me, is 3 miles or less.  I stayed outside of downtown last year,
and ran both ways back and forth.  I'd pass Ed waiting for his bus every
morning, cussing the wind.

 

To me, 1.6 miles isn't that far and a bus trip shouldn't be that bad.

 

Of course, this might add some fodder to your thought process when deciding
to walk (or run).

 



 

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On Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:51 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

 

Are far as I can tell the only hotel on the conference hotel list that is
close is the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and it is sold out. That's why I
am asking for recommendations from the rest. The closest available hotel on
the list is, I think, the Hilton Chicago. It's 1.6 miles from McCormick
Place. 

 

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[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Rod Trent
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 3:33 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com mailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com 
Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

 

Something close by? :)

 

Most Chicago hotels, particularly the ones selected by Microsoft, are pretty
good. You can't go wrong with any of them. However, transportation for
something this large is going to be a nightmare. If you thought Houston was
tough, Chicago is going to be even more challenging. Get something close to
the conference center unless you're like me and like to stay within running
distance.

 

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[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:01 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com mailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com 
Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

 

I have been approved to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference in May. Given
that the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is sold out, what hotels do you
recommend?

 

 

 

RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

[Ewing, Scott L]

Are far as I can tell the only hotel on the conference hotel list that is close 
is the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and it is sold out. That's why I am asking 
for recommendations from the rest. The closest available hotel on the list is, 
I think, the Hilton Chicago. It's 1.6 miles from McCormick Place.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Rod Trent
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 3:33 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Something close by? :)

Most Chicago hotels, particularly the ones selected by Microsoft, are pretty 
good. You can't go wrong with any of them. However, transportation for 
something this large is going to be a nightmare. If you thought Houston was 
tough, Chicago is going to be even more challenging. Get something close to the 
conference center unless you're like me and like to stay within running 
distance.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.commailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:01 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.commailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

I have been approved to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference in May. Given 
that the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is sold out, what hotels do you 
recommend?

RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

[Mike Schorr]

You could try to give yourself options and stay near the two Metra Electric 
lines that end in Grant Part and Millennium Park.  Metra would be a quick trip 
to McCormick as opposed to waiting on a bus.  The Hilton Chicago and some of 
the hotels North of that would only leave you with a 1-2 block walk to the 
train.  You won't want to count on cabs for that trip during rush hour.

-Mike

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 2:51 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Are far as I can tell the only hotel on the conference hotel list that is close 
is the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and it is sold out. That's why I am asking 
for recommendations from the rest. The closest available hotel on the list is, 
I think, the Hilton Chicago. It's 1.6 miles from McCormick Place.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.commailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Rod Trent
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 3:33 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.commailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Something close by? :)

Most Chicago hotels, particularly the ones selected by Microsoft, are pretty 
good. You can't go wrong with any of them. However, transportation for 
something this large is going to be a nightmare. If you thought Houston was 
tough, Chicago is going to be even more challenging. Get something close to the 
conference center unless you're like me and like to stay within running 
distance.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.commailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:01 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.commailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

I have been approved to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference in May. Given 
that the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is sold out, what hotels do you 
recommend?

Re: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

[Harjit Dhaliwal]

You can use the MS Ignite forum for this.
http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/MicrosoftIgnite

Basically, you will want to stay in the loop area south of the river 
which cuts Michigan Ave.  This will avoid your bus delays from trying to 
cross the bridge during rush hour.  Transportation to McCormick may be 
easier than one expects because there is a dedicated road only for buses 
and taxis (called McCormick Place Busway) directly to McCormick which 
starts from the top of Millennium Park.  There is also the Metra train 
that goes directly inside the convention center.  You will also want to 
stay in the loop area because there is absolutely nothing by the 
convention center.


-Harjit

On 1/6/2015 3:51 PM, Ewing, Scott L wrote:


Are far as I can tell the only hotel on the conference hotel list that 
is close is the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and it is sold out. 
That’s why I am asking for recommendations from the rest. The closest 
available hotel on the list is, I think, the Hilton Chicago. It’s 1.6 
miles from McCormick Place.


*From:*listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] *On Behalf Of *Rod Trent

*Sent:* Tuesday, January 06, 2015 3:33 PM
*To:* mssms@lists.myitforum.com
*Subject:* RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Something close by? J

Most Chicago hotels, particularly the ones selected by Microsoft, are 
pretty good. You can’t go wrong with any of them. However, 
transportation for something this large is going to be a nightmare. If 
you thought Houston was tough, Chicago is going to be even more 
challenging. Get something close to the conference center unless 
you’re like me and like to stay within running distance.


*From:* listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] *On Behalf Of *Ewing, Scott L

*Sent:* Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:01 PM
*To:* mssms@lists.myitforum.com mailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com
*Subject:* [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

I have been approved to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference in May. 
Given that the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is sold out, what hotels 
do you recommend?

RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

[Mike Schorr]

The core of the hotels are going to be about that distance plus some to 
McCormick Place.  They'll have to run busses and\or embrace public 
transportation.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 2:51 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Are far as I can tell the only hotel on the conference hotel list that is close 
is the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and it is sold out. That's why I am asking 
for recommendations from the rest. The closest available hotel on the list is, 
I think, the Hilton Chicago. It's 1.6 miles from McCormick Place.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.commailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Rod Trent
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 3:33 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.commailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Something close by? :)

Most Chicago hotels, particularly the ones selected by Microsoft, are pretty 
good. You can't go wrong with any of them. However, transportation for 
something this large is going to be a nightmare. If you thought Houston was 
tough, Chicago is going to be even more challenging. Get something close to the 
conference center unless you're like me and like to stay within running 
distance.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.commailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:01 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.commailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

I have been approved to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference in May. Given 
that the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is sold out, what hotels do you 
recommend?

RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

[Phil Wilcock]

Airbnb?

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Rod Trent
Sent: 06 January 2015 20:33
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Something close by? :)

Most Chicago hotels, particularly the ones selected by Microsoft, are pretty 
good. You can't go wrong with any of them. However, transportation for 
something this large is going to be a nightmare. If you thought Houston was 
tough, Chicago is going to be even more challenging. Get something close to the 
conference center unless you're like me and like to stay within running 
distance.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.commailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:01 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.commailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

I have been approved to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference in May. Given 
that the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is sold out, what hotels do you 
recommend?

[mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

[Ewing, Scott L]

I have been approved to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference in May. Given 
that the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is sold out, what hotels do you 
recommend?

RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

[Michael Niehaus]

The trains in Chicago are very good too (although not always the most 
attractive :)), so don't be too afraid to stay somewhere along a convenient 
route.

http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/clickable_system_map/200806C.htm

Thanks,
-Michael

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On 
Behalf Of Harjit Dhaliwal
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 1:11 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: Re: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

You can use the MS Ignite forum for this.
http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/MicrosoftIgnite

Basically, you will want to stay in the loop area south of the river which cuts 
Michigan Ave.  This will avoid your bus delays from trying to cross the bridge 
during rush hour.  Transportation to McCormick may be easier than one expects 
because there is a dedicated road only for buses and taxis (called McCormick 
Place Busway) directly to McCormick which starts from the top of Millennium 
Park.  There is also the Metra train that goes directly inside the convention 
center.  You will also want to stay in the loop area because there is 
absolutely nothing by the convention center.

-Harjit
On 1/6/2015 3:51 PM, Ewing, Scott L wrote:
Are far as I can tell the only hotel on the conference hotel list that is close 
is the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and it is sold out. That's why I am asking 
for recommendations from the rest. The closest available hotel on the list is, 
I think, the Hilton Chicago. It's 1.6 miles from McCormick Place.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.commailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Rod Trent
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 3:33 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.commailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: RE: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

Something close by? :)

Most Chicago hotels, particularly the ones selected by Microsoft, are pretty 
good. You can't go wrong with any of them. However, transportation for 
something this large is going to be a nightmare. If you thought Houston was 
tough, Chicago is going to be even more challenging. Get something close to the 
conference center unless you're like me and like to stay within running 
distance.

From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.commailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com 
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:01 PM
To: mssms@lists.myitforum.commailto:mssms@lists.myitforum.com
Subject: [mssms] Microsoft Ignite hotels

I have been approved to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference in May. Given 
that the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is sold out, what hotels do you 
recommend?