I agree Don there is something really unique about having that many people who are problem solvers in one place to collaborate, it has lead to some really interesting questions and ideas. After running a session or while working at a booth I almost always get some good follow up questions that is thought provoking or learn about a way someone is using Quick Base that is surprising. I've been to the last three Empowers and I've always found those conversations very engaging. Last year helping with the judging for the Appathon was very unique and cool, and I left with a few ideas I've tinkered with in my own project apps as a result.
It is a challenge to try to rethink some of that awesome connection in a virtual space but it is something we are really trying to tackle. Ways of doing virtual meet ups outside of just the sessions and focused discussions threads so that even if you can't ask questions in person you also aren't just watching a streamed session and left wondering at the end.
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Evan Martinez
Community Marketing Manager
Quick Base
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-27-2020 12:59
From: Don Larson
Subject: Empower is dead
The value of virtual will not be zero but live is an order of magnitude better. It is the pieces that happen immediately after a session or in the hallway. I always have another question or a very specific business case that the presenter had never considered. The answers to those is well worth the cost of attending.
The SWAG is not bad, but the one on one conversations are golden.
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Don Larson
Paasporter
Westlake OH
Original Message:
Sent: 03-27-2020 12:37
From: Austin K
Subject: Empower is dead
That is the one thing I am jealous of. I never do get the nice shirts others bring back to the office.
All I currently have is a Quick Base branded purple pen and a little notebook. I think I got a sticker too.