I know I saw some pictures being taken as well as a video camera during my presentations at MAX last week, if anyone has any pictures or video from either session listed below, please contact me:

Date Time Session Title Room #
Mon, Oct 1st 2:00PM - 3:00PM RA217W: Taking a Flex Application from the Web to the Desktop with Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) 194b
Wed, Oct 3rd 1:45PM - 2:45PM RA217W: Taking a Flex Application from the Web to the Desktop with Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) 187c

The MAX 2007 North America (Chicago, IL Sept 30 - Oct 3) early bird special is ending on July 23rd so you have only a few days left to take advantage of this. Sign up now as this years MAX is shaping up to be a whole new beast with speakers who have never been a part of MAX in the past due to conflicting ideals on what MAX stands for. MAX has gotten a face lift thanks to Ted Patrick who has been working very hard to change the face of MAX to once again be focussed on the community as it once was when it began as Alaire’s DevCon.

Remember, please be sure to check the box on step 3 and enter my name
“Rich Tretola” in the community leader text box. Please see the image below.
Click here to register.

There are 16 speaker spots that will be focused on designers and developers from the community. If you are interested in speaking please follow the post here

MAX 2007 registrations are now open. If you are a member of the Indy Flex User Group, or a co worker of mine, or you just like me and want to help me out.

Please be sure to check the box on step 3 and enter my name
“Rich Tretola” in the community leader text box. Please see the image below.

Much appreciations,
Rich

Well MAX 2007 has made a major shift from Engage to Connect.Discover.Enspire.

Connect.

* Connect with the Community.

* Strengthen Relationships.

* Foster Ecosystem and Evangelism.

Discover.

* Discover the latest technology.

* Learn new skills.

* Enable rich, engaging experiences.

Inspire.

* Find inspiration in leading developers / designers.

* Inspire each other to build innovative projects.

This is a very good thing, and let me tell you why. Adobe has taken the advise (complaints) from the community and decided to return MAX to its roots which was a community developer conference.

Ted Patrick is now running the show for MAX 2007 and has really dedicated himself to making this years MAX conference one that is targeted at the community and not an Adobe sales pitch. What does this mean? It means that the community will have more of a presence in the speaker list.

Stay tuned for more info and say thank you to Ted next time you see him as he is working his *ss off to make MAX the best event ever.