I don't mind spending money if I feel like I'm getting value.Unfortunately a lot of events being run in this country seem to be completely overpriced.IT@Cork are running a conference in November. Although they seem to have sponsors to cover pretty much everything they're still overcharging people 400 euro a head to get in!That's nuts!Earlier this year I was at a 3 day event in … [Read more...] about Are Irish Tech Conferences A Rip Off?
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Gearing Up For ICANN LA
I was chatting to a couple of industry people yesterday when it suddenly struck me that I was off to Los Angeles next week for the ICANN meetingHow quickly time flies!For once I am reasonably well organised... I booked the hotel months ago and the flights a couple of weeks back. I'm now getting not so helpful update emails from BA! Since I'm arriving a couple of days before the … [Read more...] about Gearing Up For ICANN LA
Podcamp In Kilkenny
Niall and I are in Kilkenny for the day at PodCampIreland. We should have got here about 10 am, but we ran into car issues, so didn't get here until after 11!There are several familiar faces in the room, but there's also a lot of new ones! … [Read more...] about Podcamp In Kilkenny
Mobile Monday Tonight
I'm planning on attending Mobile Monday in The Hairy Lemon, Dublin, this evening.Over the past few months we've sponsored several events across the country (and further afield), but I've been unable to attend most of the events, which is kind of annoying!Can anyone recommend a good hotel in that part of Dublin? I'm thinking of leaving the car behind and getting the train up so … [Read more...] about Mobile Monday Tonight