DevCon California 2013

Sedu · Joined: 04 Apr 2009 Posts: 147 Location: USA - CA

The early planning for a Dev Con 2013 is underway. The dates are not set in stone at this point, but we are looking at August 8 - August 11. This is Thursday through Sunday, with the actual meat of the convention being the 9th and 10th.
The way we are looking at this, the first day will allow for people to get there and get settled. Nothing major planned, but there will be dinner and drinks that night as a kind of "Meet and Greet."
The 9th will be all about the developers. We will be having several developers presenting different subjects, techniques, etc.
The 10th is going to be software and hardware. We will be having representatives coming in from many different software companies to present their software and demonstrate its importance in regards to developing on IMVU. There will be vendor booths set up where those who attend the Con will be able to purchase licensed software at steeply discounted prices. We are also looking into certain hardware companies sending in their own representatives, with the end goal being a lottery giveaway of a fully loaded laptop that will come with all the presented software pre-installed and registered.
The final day will simply be a wrap-up of the entire convention, with a couple of guest speakers, and a banquet lunch to end it all.

From the feedback I have gotten so far, this is promising to be a wonderful convention... lots of fun, with a few fabulous little secrets thrown in that will be unveiled at the Con. Considering that IMVU is located in Mountain View, CA... just minutes from San Jose, we have selected that area as the location for the convention. The actual location will be announced upon confirmation, as most locations won't do reservations more than a year in advance.

I'm posting this here because I'd like to get feedback from the IMVU community and hear what you guys would like to see come out of a convention, and maybe touch on some topics that you would like to see addressed there. What I just outlined is the skeleton of the plans, and now we're working to fill out the actual meat of the project. Comments, questions, and suggestions are welcome!
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Varsha · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:51 am Post subject:

How is the planning going so far for this event? Is it still scheduled to take place in San Jose?

Thank you.
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Sedu · Joined: 04 Apr 2009 Posts: 147 Location: USA - CA

Planning is going well. Please check the groups for more information.
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Spirit · Joined: 30 Nov 2006 Posts: 5119 Location: Ireland

i applaud anyone taking on such a task, its massive work and needs massive support, i will do all i can for it
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Sedu · Joined: 04 Apr 2009 Posts: 147 Location: USA - CA

Humble · Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 1475 Location: USA

I am so saving up for this. Completely excited! :]
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Imagine · Joined: 28 Dec 2008 Posts: 1353 Location: USA - CA

I'm minutes from San Jose, if I'm still a member of the IMVU community I'm sure I'll show up (:
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Humble · Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 1475 Location: USA

@Bri - You better be! :]

Also, you wanted suggestions.. I've seen that things are going to be elegant. Maybe we could have a "formal" dinner the way they do on cruise ships. It's really relaxing and fun to chit-chat with everyone.
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Sedu · Joined: 04 Apr 2009 Posts: 147 Location: USA - CA

DLovinT · Joined: 12 Sep 2006 Posts: 1240 Location: Canada

Looking so forward to this!!!
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Sedu · Joined: 04 Apr 2009 Posts: 147 Location: USA - CA

OH EM GEEE I am too! Super excited.... totally ridiculous.
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sararamm · Joined: 23 Feb 2011 Posts: 570 Location: USA

Sounds exciting although i could not be able to attend as i plan to start college soon v_v But if I could I totally would Very Happy

The very very very best of luck ^^

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Sedu · Joined: 04 Apr 2009 Posts: 147 Location: USA - CA

DLovinT · Joined: 12 Sep 2006 Posts: 1240 Location: Canada

One of the great things about the Dev Con in my opinion is that it DOES cater to all forms of digistal creativity and does not limit itself to just IMVU and the more famous of creators. It's for everyone that has an interest!

We were talking about this last night actually and another point was brought up. Yes, it's over a year away, but, I for one am glad it is as it gives me the time to earn/save and plan on projects that will help me get there and ENJOY IT without being strapped for cash. Don't give up hope and if there is a will there will be a way, lol.
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Sedu · Joined: 04 Apr 2009 Posts: 147 Location: USA - CA

One concept we've been playing with is allowing people to do a "layaway" payment plan for the tickets. tHis would allow people to make a deposit on the tickets, and then add money as they go to pay for it. THat way you wouldn't have to shell out the $300 all at once. I figure if we open registration in June or July, that should be plenty of time for people to be able to pull everything together without breaking the bank.
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