How time flies. This Sunday 15th of October is the Jam.
If you are attending here are few things that may be useful to know.
The venue is Gartner, The Glanty, Egham, TW20 9AW
Gartner recently opened a new office on The Glanty. It's a big shinny new building.
We're not in the one office. We're in the old HQ Office next door as per the previous 15 Egham Jams
So, don't go to the shinny new MASSIVE Gartner building go to the one next door that looks like the picture below.
Google Map
While the building is the same we're in a different bit of it. The canteen we previously used is now closed down so we will be using a large meeting room in the door on the right. It's more than large enough for the Jam and the facilities team are making it work for us.
So, a bit different but no change to what to do when you arrive.
For people bringing projects to show
We'll be at the venue from 1:00, so if you want to arrive a little early to set up any time after 1.00 works. If you can't make it before 2:00 that works as well. We're a nice relaxed Jam.
There is no Internet provided, so if you need to connect to the outside work please either tether to a phone or bring a Mifi type device.
If you need to inter connect to devices at the venue then we can put in place a local Wifi network
Please bring extension leads. There is power in the room and I expect for most people it will be exactly where it's needed but there is the potential that for our setup the power may be a little further away than a single power cable can reach.
For people attending
Have fun
Ask question
Be curious
Everyone showing is obviously proud of what they've made and are eager to share.
Use this as an opportunity to learn and be inspired. Maybe what they did isn't exactly what you want to do but maybe some hurdle they overcame is a part of your solution
General Notes
Under 16 to be accompanies by an adult/guardian
No soldering onsite
Be respectful of others
From the previous Egham Jams and others I've attended the people who get the most from attending are the ones who get stuck in and are curious. If you don't know how something works and want to know ask. If you would to follow up with someone ask for their email address or Twitter ID. If you see something interesting take note so you have the details for when you need it.
If all else fails ask me. Albert.
My role on the day is to co-ordinate and try to make sure everyone who attends gets from the day what they want to achieve.
So, here's looking forward to meeting everyone on Sunday and to a great and entertaining 16th Egham Raspberry Jam.
