We know you don’t just come to COLLABORATE for the education. Building a social network, getting to know your fellow attendees and having a little bit of fun mixed in can take a conference experience from so-so to great. That’s why Quest has planned event after event during the week to help you with one of the final puzzle pieces of staying ahead – networking until you know everybody in the room.
Quest’s Sunday Night Reception
7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Sunday, April 13
Long-time COLLABORATE attendees know a secret – one of the best parties of the week is Quest’s Sunday Night Reception. Designed to get you networking from the minute you walk in the door, this year’s party features the Hazel Miller Band, fronted by Hazel Miller herself, a longtime fixture on the Denver scene and famous for her soul-injected songs.
It’s the perfect way to kick off your week before education begins on Monday. Make sure to show up for hors d’oeuvres, drinks, early-week networking, and a great time!
Quest Attendee Orientations
5 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday, April 13
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m., Monday, April 14
Are you new to COLLABORATE 08? Haven’t been to a big conference in a while? Or do you want to get a handle on everything available to you throughout the week? Quest’s Attendee Orientations make it easy to navigate the conference and make the most of your week in Denver. We’ll cover insider tips on the best events of the week, answer all your questions and give you a first-hand look at what to expect in this fun and informal session. We’ll also make sure you know how to get updates on events and sessions throughout the week, give you some tips for optimal networking during receptions and parties, and give you the 411 on the newest conference features.
Explore Colorado Party
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 16
You’ll experience the full range of life in Colorado during our Wednesday night party. Colorado is all about activity from the city to its famous foothills and mountains, and our party will challenge your spirit for adventure! Explore Colorado’s microbreweries and wine country, live the extreme sports lifestyle, and revisit the old wild west. Fun, dancing, music, and drinks and hors d’oeuvres make for a night of fun before your week ends. Don’t forget that guest tickets are available during registration for $100.
Meet the Developers at COLLABORATE 08
Exhibitor Showcase Booth 601
Always wanted to visit and get to know your JD Edwards product developers and experts? Well, you can! During exclusive showfloor hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, JD Edwards World and EnterpriseOne Development and Customer Support personnel from Denver will be on hand to visit with you. Stop by and meet the people you’ve talk with on the phone, and hear the latest about JD Edwards product releases and what’s new on the Denver campus.
Tuesday, April 15, Noon – 1:30 (during lunch)
Tuesday, April 15, 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. (afternoon break)
Wednesday, April 16, Noon – 1:30 (during lunch)
Wednesday, April 16, 2:30 – 3:30 (afternoon break)
Birds of a Feather
Of all the intangible benefits you’ll experience, one of the most important – and longest lasting – is your ability to have spontaneous conversations and discuss shared interests with other attendees. During lunch time Monday through Wednesday, be sure to take advantage of our “Birds of a Feather” tables designed to make networking on some of your most important topics easier.
Conference Messaging Kiosks
Keeping in touch with other attendees at the conference will be easy through COLLABORATE 08’s messaging kiosk stations placed conveniently in the convention center. The kiosks’ user-friendly system allows you to email your fellow attendees, check your conference email box, and receive daily e-mail messages containing session changes and cancellations. You’ll also have access to the Internet at these stations to check your personal email.
Get on Board! Breakfast
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m., Wednesday, April 16
Agate ABC, Hyatt Regency (3rd Level)
Want to take a more active role in the user community? Come have breakfast with Quest volunteer leaders on Wednesday. You can learn more about the opportunities available -- from special interest and regional groups to committee, task force and Board of Directors participation -- and have a great start for the day ahead.
Cyber Café and Wireless Access
Getting online with your laptop while at COLLABORATE 08 will be made easy with hotspots in the exhibitor showcase Cyber Cafés and in key areas of the convention center. Access information will be available in the front of your onsite program.
There are still more Quest events you can't miss! Make sure you read about the following events on their own detailed pages:
Quest’s Charity Event
Women in Technology
CIO Forum