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Necss 2010

Reager said:
Just wanted to let everyone know that we appreciate the feedback. Our goal is to make NECSS a premier skeptical conference, and while we may not be TAM or Dragon*Con (yet!)...I think we're off to a great start. :-) In any case, please see below:

1. The current number of registrations is more than double that of this time last year (woohoo!).

2. There will indeed be more frequent breaks. With the exception of the Skeptics Guide taping, the longest time between any break will be 70 minutes (the length of each panel discussion).

3. There is nothing we can do about food and drink prohibition inside the auditorium. There is, however, a large bodega right next door with coffee and food available 24/7. Due to the desire to keep ticket prices down we opted to allow folks to grab lunch themselves. Rest assured, there are *plenty* of places within a 5 minute walk of the auditorium to grab lunch.

4. The advantages of FGH include the onsite staff (who are uniformly fantastic) as well as their A/V team, which is top notch (the couple of hiccups last year were both on our end of things). It's also very conveniently located. We are, however, currently exploring our options for 2011.
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Agree on all points. I had a great time last year and am already signed up for this year (coming from the Midwest).
 
Reager said:
Just wanted to let everyone know that we appreciate the feedback. Our goal is to make NECSS a premier skeptical conference, and while we may not be TAM or Dragon*Con (yet!)...I think we're off to a great start. :-) In any case, please see below:

1. The current number of registrations is more than double that of this time last year (woohoo!).

2. There will indeed be more frequent breaks. With the exception of the Skeptics Guide taping, the longest time between any break will be 70 minutes (the length of each panel discussion).

3. There is nothing we can do about food and drink prohibition inside the auditorium. There is, however, a large bodega right next door with coffee and food available 24/7. Due to the desire to keep ticket prices down we opted to allow folks to grab lunch themselves. Rest assured, there are *plenty* of places within a 5 minute walk of the auditorium to grab lunch.

4. The advantages of FGH include the onsite staff (who are uniformly fantastic) as well as their A/V team, which is top notch (the couple of hiccups last year were both on our end of things). It's also very conveniently located. We are, however, currently exploring our options for 2011.
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Thanks for the reply and addressing some of the concerns/questions.
 
OK, so I'm organizing a dinner at a restaurant for after the talk. I've got some really good places on the short list. More on that later.

Any word on a watering hole we could designate as the post-dinner bar? It should be a place with a really good selection of draughts, not too loud, and have plenty of space. Suggestions?

Finally, would anyone want to split a hotel room with me for Friday & Saturday nights?
 
ricklesgibson said:
OK, so I'm organizing a dinner at a restaurant for after the talk. I've got some really good places on the short list. More on that later.

Any word on a watering hole we could designate as the post-dinner bar? It should be a place with a really good selection of draughts, not too loud, and have plenty of space. Suggestions?

Finally, would anyone want to split a hotel room with me for Friday & Saturday nights?
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The pub "they" chose last year was nowhere remotely close to the conference site. I would suggest something in midtown, in the general area of the French Institute. Should be plenty to chose from. Or, if another location, make it near a subway stop.
 
Sweet, thanks Scrut.

BTW, shameless self promotion, but I'm still looking for a roommate for Friday & Saturday night. Any takers?
 
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