SQL Saturday

[JamesK]

Continuing the discussion from Microsoft sql server certification is usefull or not?:

@robert_volk

Also check with your local SQL Server user group and for SQL Saturday's in your area:

http://www.sqlsaturday.com/

SQL Saturdays are free, 1 day training events given by all sorts of SQL Server people, including top experts from around the world. They are also a gateway to becoming a speaker/presenter on SQL Server, which will do more for your career than pretty much anything else. And most events have raffle items that include Pluralsight or other training, and sponsors may offer discounts for attendees.

I am going to an SQL Saturday in Albany, NY on July 25th after being reminded of the SQL Saturday thing in robert_volk's posting. If anybody from SQLTeam is going to be there, I would love to buy you a beer (or any alcoholic beverage of your choice). A real beer, not an emoticon beer!! But, I have to drive 3 hours to get there, so I might bail out at the last moment if I don't feel like driving 3+3 six hours.

I have never gone to any of the SQL conferences or training classes even though my employer is able and willing to send me. So this will be my first foray into the real world.

[djj55]

I will be going to the one in Columbus, OH on July 11. I do not remember going before so should be interesting learning experience.