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This is a pickle.  As a consultant, personally, I would not attend Sage Transform.  Our Sales Team would attend that event.  But in many companies, they are one and the same are they not?  Have many Sage 100 consultants actually attended that event in the past?   And will Sage and other Vendors travel back to back?  Do we have any options for an alternative date?  

As far as new dates, going into March in Palm Springs is a huge challenge on many levels due to other events.

I also hesitate to set precedence moving around to accommodate Sage.   We already have signed contracts for the next two years and dates that have been prominently shared (including with the Sage/Intacct teams).

A survey seems necessary which was already in the works.  I will put something together asap.

I welcome any additional comments and feedback as I figure out our messaging.  Thank you so much!

This is a pickle.  As a consultant, personally, I would not attend Sage Transform.  Our Sales Team would attend that event.  But in many companies, they are one and the same are they not?  Have many Sage 100 consultants actually attended that event in the past?   And will Sage and other Vendors travel back to back?  Do we have any options for an alternative date?  

I should add - I will inquire as to a shift of dates and even see if it is on the table.  

As far as new dates, going into March in Palm Springs is a huge challenge on many levels due to other events.

I also hesitate to set precedence moving around to accommodate Sage.   We already have signed contracts for the next two years and dates that have been prominently shared (including with the Sage/Intacct teams).

A survey seems necessary which was already in the works.  I will put something together asap.

I welcome any additional comments and feedback as I figure out our messaging.  Thank you so much!

This is a pickle.  As a consultant, personally, I would not attend Sage Transform.  Our Sales Team would attend that event.  But in many companies, they are one and the same are they not?  Have many Sage 100 consultants actually attended that event in the past?   And will Sage and other Vendors travel back to back?  Do we have any options for an alternative date?  

In my opinion, if I were to attend both, I'd prefer this solution Anne mentioned:   We can provide consultant-only content on Wednesday (which was the plan) and open up Friday and Saturday to general session and maybe hold Saturday morning for any additional Sage-only time (which is what I offer to increase sponsorship)

Hi everyone

Some updates

From Dianetta: 

The events team is checking to see what they can do as they too are under contract with high cx impacts. Apparently, it was just announced to customers and partners.

 It was shared that their last day is only a half day of sessions. More to come as I've shared the importance of the MOTM event.

From Krista (re Margaritaville 2024 Dates): 

The March 6-9 option would need to shift to a Thursday, March 7 to Sunday, March 10 pattern and, space may not be as exact.  (I would say no to this option)

They can also shift this 2 weeks ahead or back 1 week:

• Wed, February 21, 2024 to Saturday, February 24, 2024
• Rate would remain the same
• Wed, March 13, 2024 to Saturday, March 16, 2024
• Rate may increase a little

*He has protected March 13-16, 2024.

Please confirm which option as soon as possible, especially if you prefer the Feb 21 dates.

SAGE Transform is scheduled from 2/25 - 2/29

So I would love your input - I am not feeling anything other than frustration because we will be competing either way.   Initial conversations with some sponsors indicate they will have to be at both.  In terms of attendees - I feel like we will be ok since we will be hyper focused on Sage 100 -  but welcome your comments.

A.  We keep it as is and cross-market and promote it somehow
B.  We move it earlier (will it be perceived as an insult but also have no time gap between the conferences?)
C.  We move it to later dates which is the only option for some breathing room between two events.

It is worth noting, I am still waiting to hear back from Sage - but my gut tells me they are going to say they cant do anything.  

A) My vote is to keep it as it is.  East Coast resources attending both will appreciate not having to travel back and forth twice (like Option C).  Moving it before feels "passive aggressive".  So I say we stay as we are and come up with something to entice them to come over Wednesday Night. 
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A) My vote is to keep it as it is.  East Coast resources attending both will appreciate not having to travel back and forth twice (like Option C).  Moving it before feels "passive aggressive".  So I say we stay as we are and come up with something to entice them to come over Wednesday Night.
M

Hi everyone

Some updates

From Dianetta: 

The events team is checking to see what they can do as they too are under contract with high cx impacts. Apparently, it was just announced to customers and partners.

 It was shared that their last day is only a half day of sessions. More to come as I've shared the importance of the MOTM event.

From Krista (re Margaritaville 2024 Dates): 

The March 6-9 option would need to shift to a Thursday, March 7 to Sunday, March 10 pattern and, space may not be as exact.  (I would say no to this option)

They can also shift this 2 weeks ahead or back 1 week:

• Wed, February 21, 2024 to Saturday, February 24, 2024
• Rate would remain the same
• Wed, March 13, 2024 to Saturday, March 16, 2024
• Rate may increase a little

*He has protected March 13-16, 2024.

Please confirm which option as soon as possible, especially if you prefer the Feb 21 dates.

SAGE Transform is scheduled from 2/25 - 2/29

So I would love your input - I am not feeling anything other than frustration because we will be competing either way.   Initial conversations with some sponsors indicate they will have to be at both.  In terms of attendees - I feel like we will be ok since we will be hyper focused on Sage 100 -  but welcome your comments.

A.  We keep it as is and cross-market and promote it somehow
B.  We move it earlier (will it be perceived as an insult but also have no time gap between the conferences?)
C.  We move it to later dates which is the only option for some breathing room between two events.

It is worth noting, I am still waiting to hear back from Sage - but my gut tells me they are going to say they cant do anything.  

Hi everyone

Some updates

From Dianetta: 

The events team is checking to see what they can do as they too are under contract with high cx impacts. Apparently, it was just announced to customers and partners.

 It was shared that their last day is only a half day of sessions. More to come as I've shared the importance of the MOTM event.

From Krista (re Margaritaville 2024 Dates): 

The March 6-9 option would need to shift to a Thursday, March 7 to Sunday, March 10 pattern and, space may not be as exact.  (I would say no to this option)

They can also shift this 2 weeks ahead or back 1 week:

• Wed, February 21, 2024 to Saturday, February 24, 2024
• Rate would remain the same
• Wed, March 13, 2024 to Saturday, March 16, 2024
• Rate may increase a little

*He has protected March 13-16, 2024.

Please confirm which option as soon as possible, especially if you prefer the Feb 21 dates.

SAGE Transform is scheduled from 2/25 - 2/29

So I would love your input - I am not feeling anything other than frustration because we will be competing either way.   Initial conversations with some sponsors indicate they will have to be at both.  In terms of attendees - I feel like we will be ok since we will be hyper focused on Sage 100 -  but welcome your comments.

A.  We keep it as is and cross-market and promote it somehow
B.  We move it earlier (will it be perceived as an insult but also have no time gap between the conferences?)
C.  We move it to later dates which is the only option for some breathing room between two events.

It is worth noting, I am still waiting to hear back from Sage - but my gut tells me they are going to say they cant do anything.