CodeStock 2009 is finally drawing near! If you are not familiar w/ CodeStock, here is what they have to say about themselves.
“CodeStock is about Community. For Developers, by Developers (with love for SysAdmins and DBAs too!). Last year an idea started at CodeStock to mix Open Spaces within a traditional conference. This year we're going to crank things up to 11 and rip off the knob - and you're being drafted to help!”
Also, Mike wrote a great letter to the community concerning the event as well.
This year, they have some pretty exciting topics ranging from Azure to Ajax to iPhone development! Also, looking over the speaker list, I am amazed at the awesome lineup of talented folks who have volunteered to speak at the conference. It is going to be a great event!
Finally, I am honored to say that one of my session submissions was selected for the CodeStock lineup as well. I will be speaking about Microsoft Robotics. Here is my session info:
Mindstorming 101
Nathan Blevins - ( Area: Other Level: 100)
Ever want to add robotic minions to your plans for world domination? Want to reduce the overhead cost of your human gromits due to the economic downturn? Then this session is for you!
We will be looking into the programming aspects of the robotic world. Using Microsoft Robotics Studio and Lego Mindstorms, we walk through the basic concepts of robotic programming, explore the capabilities of MSRS and the VPL, and, finally, build and demo different kinds of robots.
So, bring your geek hat and you inner Timmy and let’s build some bots. Skynet's the limit!
Anyway, I strongly encourage any and all developers and IT folk in the Knoxville area to attend. You will not only be supporting your local IT community but you will also be doing yourself a favor. It will certainly be worth your time and, at a 25 dollar entry fee, how can you beat the price considering you get free meals and great swag? Its gonna be a great event!
Finally, are you a Twitter user? Check out the Codestock twitter directory to speak w/ the speakers directly (before and after the conference).