Are we in for a blockbuster Lotusphere?

What has been said:

536.1. Wild Bill (04/01/2007 03:39)

Well, last year took folks by surprise - over 500 people just turned up on the monday and purchased tickets - they ran out of backpacks.

Last year also they had to redesign the BP showcase three times as they were sold out. Most unlike 2002-2003 (in the depths of recession).

I'm also seeing a lot of companies - finally seeing what MS has to offer in terms of Exchange 2007 - retaining and upgrading their Notes infrastructure. Lots of v5 -> v7 upgrades going on right now.

Do I think 2007 will be better than 2006 ? I wouldnt bet on "bigger" just yet - they havent split the opening general session *yet* - but they have reopened the yacht club conference rooms on the agenda - but I think for sure it wont be smaller.

I do know I'll be busier than a one-legged man at an ass-kicking competion...

---* Bill

536.2. Curt Stone (01/04/2007 04:27 AM)

@Wild Bill

I'd rather be busy like a one-legged man than frustrated like a three-legged dog trying to poop on a frozen pond. :) (got that one from Larry the Cable Guy on Sirius Blue Collar Channel)

I just hope I won't have to fight my way to the hands-on sessions.

536.3. Bruce (01/04/2007 05:42 AM)

Ben - sorry my test code downloaded the database 3,000 times over the last few weeks. Hopefully my story will appear in Wild Bill's Worst Practices session...

All kidding aside I have a feeling we will see the same attendance levels as 2006. Just a gut but I do hope of course that it will be a lot more than last year :-)