There really is lots to consider but most of all, prepare and plan. For important sessions and social events, add them to your mobile calendar with alerts, just in case! Some tips off the top of my head (after 18 years attending):
Developer Opportunities:
- Monday Lightning Talks are great, up by the map gallery Monday evening at 4:30)
- Browse the Application Fair on Monday
- DevMeetup on Wednesday is fun and geeky, be sure to register on Meetup
- Esri Solution Fair and theater is full of great stuff if you don't know where to go
- The Startup Zone has great talent and even some job opportunities
Bring the Family?
Kid's Camp is available, Map Gallery night is family friendly, Offsite evening socials from partners you can bring the spouse usually, Family night on the hall and get loads of swag! Thursday night party is amazing, but we all know that! Amazing things offsite for the family - Balboa Park, hit the beach PB is a zoo but plenty of fun, go to Coronado Island and the Del! Old Town San Diego is a nice treat and there's great food there
Lunch Tips:
Try to get out early (say 11:30ish) or late (after 1)
Look for lunch hour presentations and meets where lunch is provided
Watch for food trucks
Take a walk, Venture out a couple of blocks - follow 4th up to horton Plaza, there's plenty of choices.
Random Tips:
The plenary hall may fill up but you can see from any seat. You can also watch from the upstairs lounge
Want an esri T shirt? Buy it on Sunday or Monday - they go fast!
Party Tip - the Water/Wastewater gig and the YPN social are always big hits.
My must haves to bring - comfy shoes, mints, biz cards, small backpack, portable phone charger, fillable water bottle
Use the mobile agenda planner!
Bookmark this great Gaslamp Story map San Diego Gaslamp Map 2016 - Home
Stick around for the Friday closing session if you can - its great!
Enjoy!
See you there. Please pop by our GEO Jobe booth 2438 - beside the Startup Zone (Hall A) 😉