From dd98c18dbefe0c27c2f718fad3e9c1bba821e313 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nathen Harvey Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:54:57 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] The DC hotel block is closed Signed-off-by: Nathen Harvey --- content/events/2016-washington-dc/location.md | 12 ++++--- content/events/2016-washington-dc/welcome.md | 32 +++++++++++-------- 2 files changed, 26 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/events/2016-washington-dc/location.md b/content/events/2016-washington-dc/location.md index 3c9075d476c..6639faf3fe0 100644 --- a/content/events/2016-washington-dc/location.md +++ b/content/events/2016-washington-dc/location.md @@ -12,12 +12,16 @@ see [USPTO's directions page](http://www.uspto.gov/about/contacts/locations/directions.jsp) for driving directions and parking information. +## Local Hotels -We recommend the [Westin](https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1604145506&key=15F5399A), just a few -blocks from the USPTO. Reserve your room in the DevOpsDays Room Block for -$249 per night by May 15. +There are a number of hotels near the US Patent and Trademark Office. Some +options include: - +* [The Westin Alexandria](http://www.westinalexandria.com/) - official hotel of +DevOpsDays DC. +* [Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street](http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasdk-residence-inn-alexandria-old-town-duke-street/) +* [Hilton Alexandria Old Town](http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/virginia/hilton-alexandria-old-town-DCAOTHF/index.html) +* [Wyndham Old Town Alexandria](https://www.extraholidays.com/washington-dc/wyndham-old-town-alexandria.aspx) DC and Northern Virginia traffic is consistently rated among the worst in the nation, so we recommend that you do not drive, especially if you are visiting diff --git a/content/events/2016-washington-dc/welcome.md b/content/events/2016-washington-dc/welcome.md index 32d03701b8b..3e8d3687a78 100644 --- a/content/events/2016-washington-dc/welcome.md +++ b/content/events/2016-washington-dc/welcome.md @@ -30,20 +30,6 @@ have already **sold out**. The keynote and ignite sessions have been announced and are now [available on the schedule](http://devopsdaysdc2016.busyconf.com/schedule). -## Hotel - -Reserve your room at the [Westin -Alexandria](https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1604145506&key=15F5399A) -in the DevOpsDays Room Block for $249 per night. - - - -## Sponsorship - -DevOpsDays is a self-organizing conference for DevOps practitioners that depends -on your sponsorships to happen. We have {{< event_link page="sponsor" -text="three different sponsorship levels available" >}}. - ## Why Attend? Whether you're in government, academia, or the private sector, _DevOpsDays is @@ -58,6 +44,23 @@ shop with DevOps practitioners, _DevOpsDays is for you._ DevOpsDays are a mix of keynote sessions and [open spaces](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Space_Technology). +## Local Hotels + +There are a number of hotels near the US Patent and Trademark Office. Some +options include: + +* [The Westin Alexandria](http://www.westinalexandria.com/) - official hotel of +DevOpsDays DC. +* [Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street](http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasdk-residence-inn-alexandria-old-town-duke-street/) +* [Hilton Alexandria Old Town](http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/virginia/hilton-alexandria-old-town-DCAOTHF/index.html) +* [Wyndham Old Town Alexandria](https://www.extraholidays.com/washington-dc/wyndham-old-town-alexandria.aspx) + +## Sponsorship + +DevOpsDays is a self-organizing conference for DevOps practitioners that depends +on your sponsorships to happen. We no longer have sponsorship opportunities +available. + ## About Washington, DC If all you know of Washington, DC is what you see on C-SPAN or _House of Cards_, @@ -75,3 +78,4 @@ Smithsonian museums to great food and drink! For those coming from out of town, there are flights from just about everywhere to our three local airports, and there are several hotels nearby. More details are on the {{< event_link page="location" text="location page" >}}. + From 90aa42e4bbb3d86b7392fd70674bd5dc4207dc50 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nathen Harvey Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:55:37 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] No more sponsors, how about Bmore? DC sponsorships are completely sold out. Recommend intrested parties look into sponsoring Baltimore Signed-off-by: Nathen Harvey --- content/events/2016-washington-dc/sponsor.md | 25 ++++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/events/2016-washington-dc/sponsor.md b/content/events/2016-washington-dc/sponsor.md index bbab4c143eb..4fd4d5691bf 100644 --- a/content/events/2016-washington-dc/sponsor.md +++ b/content/events/2016-washington-dc/sponsor.md @@ -6,9 +6,8 @@ type = "event" +++ We greatly value sponsors for this open event. **All of our current Sponsorship -options have sold out**. We may add additional options so please contact us at -organizers-washington-dc-2016@devopsdays.org -if you'd like to join the sponsorship waiting list. +options have sold out**. Would you like to [sponsor DevOpsDays +Baltimore](http://www.devopsdays.org/events/2016-baltimore/sponsor/)?