As I sit here at the Tri-Cities airport in Pasco, Washington, waiting to fly back to Seattle for the most expensive breakfast in my life, I find my mind wandering to SolidWorks Worlds gone by while looking forward to SWW ’09.
My first one was in 2006 in Las Vegas. Not only was it my first trip to SolidWorks World, but it was also my first time in Vegas. Talk about sensory overload! That one trip did it for me, I was hooked. As soon as I got home, I was looking forward to SWW in New Orleans.
SWW ’07 was a wholly new experience as I attended as a member of the press. While still being able to attend breakout sessions, I also got to attend “press only” events. I got to catch up with old friends and meet new ones, all while learning more about my bread and butter, SolidWorks.
SolidWorks World ’08, in San Diego, found me attending as an AE for a reseller. Once again, I was able to experience a whole diifferent side to SWW, while still being able to learn and catch up with old friends. I also had the honor of being a member of the “Stump the Chumps” session. What a blast that was!
Fast forward to February ’09, and you’ll find me at SWW in Orlando. This year, it looks like I’ll be going as a small business owner. While I doubt that will garner me any of the perks I experienced as a member of the press, or as an AE, it will be another take on it all. I am, however, holding out hope that “Stump the Chumps II” will be approved. Keep your fingers crossed!
If you’re at SWW, and you actually read the drivel I write, come up and say hi. It’s always great to meet other users.
**Update: Unfortunately, “Stump the Chumps II” didn’t make the cut. We’ll have to get our proposal in earlier next year.**
