Topic: [ANN] Going to Bitcoin Conference 2013 San Jose, CA (Rollcall & Hotel Choice) (Read 5704 times)
May 17, 2013, 07:58:28 AM
Arriving today. Looking forward!
May 16, 2013, 05:52:10 PM
im in a green shirt and jeans...may be 5 min late just cause i don't know where the bar is I'm leaving the hilon now:)
May 16, 2013, 05:35:05 PM
May 16, 2013, 05:08:44 PM
I'm literally walking to the Marriott bar right now for a beer..
EDIT: just went by, happy hour doesn't start till 4 so I'm gonna come back to the bar in like 35minutes or so
EDIT: just went by, happy hour doesn't start till 4 so I'm gonna come back to the bar in like 35minutes or so
May 16, 2013, 04:49:20 PM
Is there a confirmed meeting spot and time for those gathering ahead of the 6pm GigaOM meetup? e.g., 4pm at a lounge in the Marriott or something? I've already bumped into a couple bitcoiners wandering the streets ... just putting out a place and time is likely to result in a gathering.
May 16, 2013, 02:04:21 PM
Question: I've gone through this:
http://www.bitcoin2013.com/uploads/1/4/9/4/14946598/conference_map.pdf
And I don't see MtGox anywhere.
Do I read this right? Is any member of Mr. Karpeles' gang going to be there at all?
Sorry I don't mean to be provoking, really just wondering.
http://www.bitcoin2013.com/uploads/1/4/9/4/14946598/conference_map.pdf
And I don't see MtGox anywhere.
Do I read this right? Is any member of Mr. Karpeles' gang going to be there at all?
Sorry I don't mean to be provoking, really just wondering.
May 16, 2013, 01:14:16 PM
I am officially registered! I got a reservation at the Sainte Clair hotel and I will be coming into town friday afternoon after I work on my mining rigs a little bit.
May 16, 2013, 11:16:00 AM
Just landed in San Jose!! So excited for this weekend. I ended up switching my reservation to the Marriott but I can't check in till tomorrow morning so if you see someone sleeping in the lobby.. That's this guy! I will be hitting the Marriott bar early Thursday around 3:00 (hey thats 5:00 central time!)just to hangout and meet people as they come by. Please join me! I'm more than happy to hop around to different bars too. Ill probably be wearing a khaki baseball cap..
Can't wait to meet everyone!
And ill be tweeting from #Bitcoin2013 too.
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Can't wait to meet everyone!
And ill be tweeting from #Bitcoin2013 too.
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I will tweeting from #Bitcoin2013 as well. I will tweet once I touch down to see where people want to meet up. PM as well with your cell or email if you want meetup.
May 16, 2013, 12:30:17 AM
Just landed in San Jose!! So excited for this weekend. I ended up switching my reservation to the Marriott but I can't check in till tomorrow morning so if you see someone sleeping in the lobby.. That's this guy! I will be hitting the Marriott bar early Thursday around 3:00 (hey thats 5:00 central time!)just to hangout and meet people as they come by. Please join me! I'm more than happy to hop around to different bars too. Ill probably be wearing a khaki baseball cap..
Can't wait to meet everyone!
And ill be tweeting from #Bitcoin2013 too.
/db
Can't wait to meet everyone!
And ill be tweeting from #Bitcoin2013 too.
/db
May 15, 2013, 08:51:26 AM
...
And my footnote to that:
Let's hope Marriott and the rest of the major hotels are done changing all the guest room locks:
- http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/12/fix-for-hotels-electronic-door-lock-hack-slow-to-roll-out/
And my footnote to that:
Let's hope Marriott and the rest of the major hotels are done changing all the guest room locks:
- http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/12/fix-for-hotels-electronic-door-lock-hack-slow-to-roll-out/
I would add that using the hotel wifi at a bitcoin conference may also be risky.
And as for the door lock exploit, this is never going to get fixed at most hotels. I assume that this is the exploit from last year? It would require the hotel to not only replace all the locks but also the panel at the front desk. This is way more than most hotels can afford.
May 14, 2013, 05:27:15 PM
This was gmaxwell's cautionary note in another thread. Thought it would be a good reminder here too:
And my footnote to that:
Let's hope Marriott and the rest of the major hotels are done changing all the guest room locks:
- http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/12/fix-for-hotels-electronic-door-lock-hack-slow-to-roll-out/
Another piece of fun advice: Laptop thefts happen with some regularity at tech conferences ... at a Bitcoin conference if the thieves don't STEAL ALL THE LAPTOPS, they're sleeping on the job.
Prepare for theft by having a good backup and either not leaving coins on your laptop or at least using full disk encryption and wallet encryption. Be prepared to keep your laptop with you at all times. Consider bringing a lock for it.
Prepare for theft by having a good backup and either not leaving coins on your laptop or at least using full disk encryption and wallet encryption. Be prepared to keep your laptop with you at all times. Consider bringing a lock for it.
And my footnote to that:
Let's hope Marriott and the rest of the major hotels are done changing all the guest room locks:
- http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/12/fix-for-hotels-electronic-door-lock-hack-slow-to-roll-out/
May 14, 2013, 04:39:46 PM
I might come into town for a meetup.
May 14, 2013, 01:14:31 PM
I will be there Saturday and Sunday, staying at the Hilton. I'm looking to get involved in a promising startup and can bring in an angel investor if it looks good enough. Let's connect. 
May 14, 2013, 03:08:06 AM
I'll be there Thursday evening through Sunday and staying at the Sheraton Four Points.
#bitcoin2013
#bitcoin2013
May 13, 2013, 10:41:45 PM
I'll be there, arriving Thursday afternoon, and I'll stop by the Marriot bar first. I'll stand out, I'm gonna be the only person without a smartphone.
May 13, 2013, 08:26:35 PM
I'll be coming in from Atlanta early Thursday.
#bitcoin2013
#bitcoin2013
May 13, 2013, 05:59:19 PM
I'm arriving from the UK on Wednesday. Already booked the GigaOM meetup for Thursday, is anyone around San Jose on Wednesday evening?
Twitter hashtag is a great idea, maybe just #bitcoin2013 ?
Twitter hashtag is a great idea, maybe just #bitcoin2013 ?
May 13, 2013, 04:21:03 PM
I don't mind swinging by the Marriott. I will be at the Hilton bar as well. We should make a twitter hashtag (#bitconferenceSJ ?)so we can follow where everyone is meeting for drinks and socializing.
May 13, 2013, 12:06:34 PM
I wonder if we would be able to guess who is who just from our manor and rantings?
Wait, other bitcoiners live on manners? I missed out on that.
**********Example post*****************
I will be at the Hilton lobby bar on Saturday starting about 7pm. Interested in venture capitol and crowdfunding.
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I will be at the Hilton lobby bar on Saturday starting about 7pm. Interested in venture capitol and crowdfunding.
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Don't forget to include the day.
May 13, 2013, 11:19:12 AM
I was thinking about that also. It would be fun to have name tags that flip over to show your forum name.
FreeMoney shouldn't do this unless he wants to get mobbed.
I wonder if we would be able to guess who is who just from our manor and rantings?
Wait, other bitcoiners live on manors? I missed out on that.
**********Example post*****************
I will be at the Hilton lobby bar starting about 7pm. Interested in venture capitol and crowdfunding.
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I will be at the Hilton lobby bar starting about 7pm. Interested in venture capitol and crowdfunding.
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Don't forget to include the day.
May 13, 2013, 11:10:33 AM
Saturday and/or Sunday evening will have to be my socializing time. Anybody doing anything after conference time? I think it will be fun to meet you characters live.
I'm arriving Friday and I'm up for any evening hang outs.
I wonder, should we wear name tags with our forum handles?
This thread is as good as anyplace for organizing a meeting place. If anyone has a moment and wants to hang out, then post here. Even after the conference gets underway.
**********Example post*****************
I will be at the Hilton lobby bar on Saturday starting about 7pm. Interested in venture capitol and crowdfunding.
****************************************
May 13, 2013, 10:40:28 AM
Saturday and/or Sunday evening will have to be my socializing time. Anybody doing anything after conference time? I think it will be fun to meet you characters live.
I'm arriving Friday and I'm up for any evening hang outs.
I wonder, should we wear name tags with our forum handles?
May 13, 2013, 09:32:39 AM
Saturday and/or Sunday evening will have to be my socializing time. Anybody doing anything after conference time? I think it will be fun to meet you characters live.
May 12, 2013, 07:01:02 PM
I'll be there at the Thursday meetup, and I'll be speaking at the conference on Sunday. The topic is Bitcoin on Blueseed, the startup ship in Silicon Valley's international water. Would be great to get everyone's thoughts on topics to cover during my talk! Here's the thread on that.
May 12, 2013, 10:00:38 AM
i'll be staying at the Marriott, arriving Thursday noon. There's a meetup in the evening, perhaps a few of us can hang out before that at the lobby of the Marriott or Hilton.
Meni! I'm finally making it to a Bitcoin conference--even if it is two years later. We'll have to touch base!Thats a long trip for a two day conference. I was thinking of going to, the expense of the flight could easily be covered by any info gained from attendance
May 12, 2013, 03:15:33 AM
i'll be staying at the Marriott, arriving Thursday noon. There's a meetup in the evening, perhaps a few of us can hang out before that at the lobby of the Marriott or Hilton.
Meni! I'm finally making it to a Bitcoin conference--even if it is two years later. We'll have to touch base! May 11, 2013, 09:02:34 PM
I'll be there.. I'm definitely down to meetup with some peeps, hang out, and talk Bitcoin/alt coins.
I'm looking forward to it! I will be staying at Four Points by Sheraton, it seems that the hotels in the immediate are of the conference center is booked, but the Sheraton looks to only be about a block away.
Cheers,
Ch
I'm looking forward to it! I will be staying at Four Points by Sheraton, it seems that the hotels in the immediate are of the conference center is booked, but the Sheraton looks to only be about a block away.
Cheers,
Ch
May 11, 2013, 08:56:54 AM
Just signed up for GigaOm meetup, I'd be interested in meeting people at the Marriott bar for drinks before and then heading to meetup... As of now, I have absolutely no idea where anything is... haha
Everything appears conveniently close and The Marriott bar sounds great for a pre-meetup meetup.
I'm going to the GigaOM event also. Meeting at the Marriott bar at 5pm sounds like a most excellent way to start conference activities. Count me in.
May 11, 2013, 01:09:46 AM
Just signed up for GigaOm meetup, I'd be interested in meeting people at the Marriott bar for drinks before and then heading to meetup... As of now, I have absolutely no idea where anything is... haha
Everything appears conveniently close and The Marriott bar sounds great for a pre-meetup meetup.
May 11, 2013, 12:52:22 AM
I'll be on the St. Claire across the street from the Marriott from Thursday noonish. Anybody else planning on going to the GigaOm meetup at the Tech Museum that evening ?
Just signed up for GigaOm meetup, I'd be interested in meeting people at the Marriott bar for drinks before and then heading to meetup... As of now, I have absolutely no idea where anything is... haha
May 11, 2013, 12:28:29 AM
i'll be staying at the Marriott, arriving Thursday noon. There's a meetup in the evening, perhaps a few of us can hang out before that at the lobby of the Marriott or Hilton.
Meni! I'm finally making it to a Bitcoin conference--even if it is two years later. We'll have to touch base!
May 10, 2013, 07:17:34 PM
I'll be there.. crashing at a friend's who goes to Stanford, but have a reservation at the hilton just in case... is anyone coordinating drinks?
May 10, 2013, 08:50:35 AM
A drum of vodka! Stephen, we have truly arrived.
May 10, 2013, 08:39:05 AM
bar raids sounds great.
Would someone coming from where NEFT is sold (e..g, Europe) be willing to pick up and deliver a
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May 09, 2013, 08:42:08 PM
Yep, I'm confirmed, bar raids sounds great. Arriving San Jose sometime Thursday avo.
Staying in downtown San Francisco from Monday to Wednesday evening - anyone in SF want to meet up?
Staying in downtown San Francisco from Monday to Wednesday evening - anyone in SF want to meet up?
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Anybody else planning on going to the GigaOm meetup at the Tech Museum that evening ?
Yep, just booked it 
May 09, 2013, 03:03:56 PM
I'll be on the St. Claire across the street from the Marriott from Thursday noonish. Anybody else planning on going to the GigaOm meetup at the Tech Museum that evening ?
I'd like to attend, but I'm not sure if I will be getting to town in time.
May 09, 2013, 02:02:28 PM
I'll be on the St. Claire across the street from the Marriott from Thursday noonish. Anybody else planning on going to the GigaOm meetup at the Tech Museum that evening ?
May 09, 2013, 11:56:22 AM
i'll be staying at the Marriott, arriving Thursday noon. There's a meetup in the evening, perhaps a few of us can hang out before that at the lobby of the Marriott or Hilton.
May 07, 2013, 04:00:21 PM
I will be driving to the conference from Olympia, WA, leaving on May 15th. I'll have plenty of room in the car if anyone wants a ride and can chip in a few mBTC for gas.
Here is my craigslist posting: http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/rid/3790916855.html
Here is my craigslist posting: http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/rid/3790916855.html
May 07, 2013, 10:57:00 AM
People looking for cheaper accommodation alternatives:
https://www.airbnb.com/s/San-Jose--CA?checkin=17-05-2013&checkout=19-05-2013&locale=en
See you there!
https://www.airbnb.com/s/San-Jose--CA?checkin=17-05-2013&checkout=19-05-2013&locale=en
See you there!
May 05, 2013, 02:44:18 PM
Not sure what I expect to get out of it. But I figure, hey, I'm smart, have a tech background, and a multi-decade hate affair with the FED. Perhaps I'll find something to do.
Maybe you can chat about the weather?
Seriously though, I'm sure there will be some very interesting conversations taking place over that weekend. I'll be at the Hampton Inn and Suites about 2.5 miles away from the convention center. As of right now, it looks like it will be eMansipater, my brother, and I sharing a room.
May 02, 2013, 11:37:27 PM
I'm going. I'll be at the Hilton.
Not sure what I expect to get out of it. But I figure, hey, I'm smart, have a tech background, and a multi-decade hate affair with the FED. Perhaps I'll find something to do.
Not sure what I expect to get out of it. But I figure, hey, I'm smart, have a tech background, and a multi-decade hate affair with the FED. Perhaps I'll find something to do.
May 02, 2013, 03:38:34 PM
I am looking forward to the convention. I have a 3-4 night reservation on the couch at the in-laws about 3 miles away.
May 02, 2013, 03:06:22 PM
I would definitely be interested.
I was only able to get the deal on one room after all. You're welcome to crash on the floor; I'll be there Fri, Sat, and Sun night.
Works for me!
May 02, 2013, 01:26:28 PM
I would definitely be interested.
I was only able to get the deal on one room after all. You're welcome to crash on the floor; I'll be there Fri, Sat, and Sun night.
May 02, 2013, 08:39:20 AM
I'm trying to decide between this one and the one in Vienna. Any thoughts on which one will be a better choice?
I was in Vienna two weeks ago, it was my first time there and I'll be back. The city is beautiful, the girls are goregous, and the drinks are a plenty.
I see you already dicided to go to Cali but you're missing out on a wonderful city.
I'll be at the Vienna conference and hopefully I'll see some of you there.
See you in Cali.!
May 01, 2013, 11:17:58 PM
I'm trying to decide between this one and the one in Vienna. Any thoughts on which one will be a better choice?
I was in Vienna two weeks ago, it was my first time there and I'll be back. The city is beautiful, the girls are goregous, and the drinks are a plenty.
I see you already dicided to go to Cali but you're missing out on a wonderful city.
I'll be at the Vienna conference and hopefully I'll see some of you there.
May 01, 2013, 11:08:05 PM
I'm traveling from Argentina and am looking for partners to share lodging and eventually car. 17th to 19th may.
May 01, 2013, 10:28:04 PM
I would definitely be interested.
May 01, 2013, 07:02:59 PM
I'll be going. Accommodations yet to be determined but I'm working on a good deal that I may be able to share with a bitcoiner or two for a few bitcents.
May 01, 2013, 01:45:08 AM
Trip confirmed! Who all else is coming? Should be more replies than this.
April 27, 2013, 05:55:38 PM
I´m traveling from Argentina.
No hotel booked yet!
Any local member willing to host Bitcoiners?
No hotel booked yet!
Any local member willing to host Bitcoiners?
April 27, 2013, 08:12:28 AM
I'm trying to decide between this one and the one in Vienna. Any thoughts on which one will be a better choice?
Being that many of the companies are in the United States and you get a Yifu appearance of Avalon. I would say this one will be fun.
Sweet. Message me when you touch done. We should meet up for a drink in the bar.
April 26, 2013, 12:54:23 PM
I'm trying to decide between this one and the one in Vienna. Any thoughts on which one will be a better choice?
Being that many of the companies are in the United States and you get a Yifu appearance of Avalon. I would say this one will be fun.
Sweet. Message me when you touch done. We should meet up for a drink in the bar.
April 26, 2013, 08:59:57 AM
I'm trying to decide between this one and the one in Vienna. Any thoughts on which one will be a better choice?
Being that many of the companies are in the United States and you get a Yifu appearance of Avalon. I would say this one will be fun.
April 26, 2013, 08:12:44 AM
I'm hoping to come, depending on when my wife's surgery gets scheduled. I'd also prefer to steer clear of the main hotels, but don't know San Jose very well. Anyone know of a place that would take bitcoins? 
Next best thing would be if a Bitcoiner who lives in San Jose would let me pay to stay at their house. Keep it in the Bitcoin economy and all that . I'm a pretty easy house guest.
p.s. Dalkore you should put "San Jose" in the Subject line (I'm afraid they dropped my mod status while I was away).
Next best thing would be if a Bitcoiner who lives in San Jose would let me pay to stay at their house. Keep it in the Bitcoin economy and all that
. I'm a pretty easy house guest.p.s. Dalkore you should put "San Jose" in the Subject line (I'm afraid they dropped my mod status while I was away).
Done. Thank you. Let us know if you can make it.
April 26, 2013, 02:26:14 AM
I'm hoping to come, depending on when my wife's surgery gets scheduled. I'd also prefer to steer clear of the main hotels, but don't know San Jose very well. Anyone know of a place that would take bitcoins?
Next best thing would be if a Bitcoiner who lives in San Jose would let me pay to stay at their house. Keep it in the Bitcoin economy and all that . I'm a pretty easy house guest.
p.s. Dalkore you should put "San Jose" in the Subject line (I'm afraid they dropped my mod status while I was away).
Next best thing would be if a Bitcoiner who lives in San Jose would let me pay to stay at their house. Keep it in the Bitcoin economy and all that
. I'm a pretty easy house guest.p.s. Dalkore you should put "San Jose" in the Subject line (I'm afraid they dropped my mod status while I was away).
April 25, 2013, 11:00:17 AM
I'm trying to decide between this one and the one in Vienna. Any thoughts on which one will be a better choice?
Being that many of the companies are in the United States and you get a Yifu appearance of Avalon. I would say this one will be fun.
April 25, 2013, 10:25:58 AM
I'm trying to decide between this one and the one in Vienna. Any thoughts on which one will be a better choice?
April 24, 2013, 06:02:39 PM
I will be there, and I will be on the alt-coin panel as well very excited! Flying inform Europe. :-)
Edit: not staying at one of the hotels. I am paranoid about all that bitcoin centralized in one place. Especially those hotel networks.
Edit: not staying at one of the hotels. I am paranoid about all that bitcoin centralized in one place. Especially those hotel networks.
I hope people are not bringing tons of Bitcoins with them. That seems risky. Good old cash for me
Heh. I intend to treat the whole trip like a visit to Defcon. Dumb phone, no computer.
Yep. Same here.
April 24, 2013, 01:10:51 PM
I will be there, and I will be on the alt-coin panel as well very excited! Flying inform Europe. :-)
Edit: not staying at one of the hotels. I am paranoid about all that bitcoin centralized in one place. Especially those hotel networks.
Edit: not staying at one of the hotels. I am paranoid about all that bitcoin centralized in one place. Especially those hotel networks.
I hope people are not bringing tons of Bitcoins with them. That seems risky. Good old cash for me
Heh. I intend to treat the whole trip like a visit to Defcon. Dumb phone, no computer.
April 24, 2013, 11:07:05 AM
I will be there, and I will be on the alt-coin panel as well very excited! Flying inform Europe. :-)
Edit: not staying at one of the hotels. I am paranoid about all that bitcoin centralized in one place. Especially those hotel networks.
Edit: not staying at one of the hotels. I am paranoid about all that bitcoin centralized in one place. Especially those hotel networks.
I hope people are not bringing tons of Bitcoins with them. That seems risky. Good old cash for me
April 24, 2013, 11:05:53 AM
I'll be there. Staying at the Marriott.
I'm flying in to LAX earlier in the week, going to visit some family and then drive up. Can't say exactly when I'll get there.
I'm flying in to LAX earlier in the week, going to visit some family and then drive up. Can't say exactly when I'll get there.
I'll be at the Hilton.
April 24, 2013, 11:03:44 AM
link not working?
Really you can't fix it? If you can't even fix that link, i am afraid bitcoin is not for you 
Its fixed, I put this up last night before bed. Please refrain from the snide comments.
April 24, 2013, 10:47:35 AM
link not working?
Really you can't fix it? If you can't even fix that link, i am afraid bitcoin is not for you SRLY, I'm supposed to fix someone else's post
Of course, I can access the info and plan on attending.
Hitting ignore button.
April 24, 2013, 07:18:22 AM
link not working?
Really you can't fix it? If you can't even fix that link, i am afraid bitcoin is not for you 
April 24, 2013, 07:08:09 AM
I will be there, and I will be on the alt-coin panel as well very excited! Flying inform Europe. :-)
Edit: not staying at one of the hotels. I am paranoid about all that bitcoin centralized in one place. Especially those hotel networks.
Edit: not staying at one of the hotels. I am paranoid about all that bitcoin centralized in one place. Especially those hotel networks.
April 24, 2013, 07:03:04 AM
I'll be there. Staying at the Marriott.
I'm flying in to LAX earlier in the week, going to visit some family and then drive up. Can't say exactly when I'll get there.
I'm flying in to LAX earlier in the week, going to visit some family and then drive up. Can't say exactly when I'll get there.
April 24, 2013, 03:27:18 AM
link not working?
April 24, 2013, 03:13:03 AM
Would love to go, but California is so far away 
April 24, 2013, 02:56:49 AM
Bitcoin Community,
Lets start a roll call for everyone who will be in San Jose for the Bitcoin "Future of Payments" conference May 17th-19th, 2013 in San Jose, CA. Please post if you are going and what hotel (Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott or Other) you will be staying in.
I am booked and will be coming in on Friday. The bars will be raided and I would love to meetup, drinks, meals and fun during the conference.
/ROLL CALL
Lets start a roll call for everyone who will be in San Jose for the Bitcoin "Future of Payments" conference May 17th-19th, 2013 in San Jose, CA. Please post if you are going and what hotel (Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott or Other) you will be staying in.
I am booked and will be coming in on Friday. The bars will be raided and I would love to meetup, drinks, meals and fun during the conference.
/ROLL CALL
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