Committee Events

Now that our registration deadline for affiliates has passed and we know which of the affiliates will be attending, and speaking, does it make sense to schedule a call with each of them to go over (a) audience, (b) their presentation ? I'll bet most of them are wondering what to talk about as much as we wonder what THEY will talk about -- and would welcome some guidance and insight. Perhaps start with an FAQ on the group makeup/background. This might also be a good opportunity to talk with the affiliates who are publishers - xTuple, Acumatica, SAP, Sage to set their expectations. I know there's been some discussion that some of these affiliates are in the business track. It probably would be helpful to provide them with some guidance on topics. In the past we've provided guidance ""don't make it be a sales pitch"" -- and some affiliates misinterpreted and didn't talk about their products.

Good idea. I think they would appreciate it. It might help if we draft an outline of guidance for us to use when talking with them.

@WayneSchulz so this material to be presented in a call is different from our Nov. 18 webinar and FAQ doc? I'll be happy to work with all on setting up an Affiliate Attendee FAQ, if you'd like.

An overview of the audience, the event, the expo and suggestions on what type of speaking topics go over the best. Since we may not get in touch with everyone it seems like an FAQ (which could be the call agenda) might be emailed with a request for a 5-15 minute phone conversation to discuss the event. This is probably the most useful for new affiliates though I think it's helpful for everyone.

We need to add to the advertising guidelines for the conference brochure too. When do you want this completed by?

I'd say first week of January - any later and the event's almost here. Any earlier and nobody is around due to holidays.