The RealWorld DITA 2009 Conference

Social Events

Above and Beyond Learning provides networking opportunities throughout the day and evening. We organize activities, and encourage you to team up with other conference participants for evening dinners or on-your-own lunches.

** NOTE: The Dog And Pony events will only be held if a sponsor is found; otherwise, alternative business or social time may be organized. **

Daytime Networking Opportunities

• Morning networking before first presentations
• Lunchtime socializing
• Breaks throughout the day for networking
• Exhibit area networking all day

Evening Networking Opportunities

• Evening Dog and Pony networking
  • evening social at the conference
  • refreshments provided by sponsor
  • networking with attendees in an informal setting
  • social time with speakers
  • informative sponsor presentation for est 20 minutes during event
• Evening group dinners (organize yourself with other conference participants)
  • area offers several microbrews and pubs
  • Chapel Hill provides interesting social area along Franklin Street
  • Raleigh (near McKimmon) has the Glenwood Ave area with many restaurants
  • RTP area has many sushi bars and restaurants
  • Wide variety of cuisine in the area including fine dining, fondue, Korean, Mexican, and fast food
  • Barbecue restaurants give you access to Carolina Barbecue and other types
  • Starbucks, Bojangles, Krispy Kreme, and others provide easy breakfast and coffee access