In just a few days we’re heading out to Vegas for RICON 2014! Keep reading to find out FAQs and everything you need to know about RICON 2014.
Location and Dates
Location:
The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada in the Grand Ballroom – Fantasy Tower 2nd Floor Conference Center (map)
Dates:
October 27-29, 2014
Registration
How do I register for RICON 2014?
Please register for RICON 2014 here.
What is the cancellation policy?
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable within seven days of the start of the event. No refunds are issued for any cancellations to RICON after October 20, 2014. Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the conference.
At the event
What is Build a Cloud Day?
Presented by Citrix, Build a Cloud Day is on October 27 and is designed to expose attendees to the concepts and best practices around deploying cloud computing infrastructure. Mark Hinkle, senior director, open source solutions at Citrix, will start the day and is followed by speakers from CloudSoft, SolidFire and Riak. This will be held on October 27 and you can still register. The detailed schedule for Build a Cloud Day is here.
What are the registration hours and locations?
- Monday, October 27: 7-9 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. at registration desk
- Tuesday, October 28: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. at registration desk
- Wednesday, October 29: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at registration desk
*Registration desk is located in the Ballroom Foyer, 2nd floor of the Palms conference center
What do I need to register?
Please bring a government issued ID.
What are the breakfast and lunch hours and locations?
Breakfast and lunch will be served in Grand Ballroom 1-3 each day.
- Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 12-1 p.m.
There are also two short breaks during the day from 10:15-10:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Are there any receptions or after parties?
Of course! Please join us for our kick-off event on Monday, October 27 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Kingpin Suite for appetizers, drinks and bowling hosted by AdRoll. It’s a great opportunity to meet other attendees and have some fun before the conference starts. The Kingpin Suite is located on the second floor of the Palms Fantasy Tower, on the 25th floor.
The official RICON after party will be on Tuesday, October 28 from 7-10 p.m. at the iconic MOON Nightclub. Co-hosted by Riak and Pivotal, the party will include appetizers, drinks, entertainment and the best view in Vegas! MOON is located on the top floor of the Palms Fantasy Tower and don’t forget to bring your conference badge – it’s your ticket to the party.
Social
Tweet to @RICONconf and feel free to use #RICON in your tweets from the event. Post your pics at the event and keep an eye out to snap a photo with Riak man.
Hotel
Are there special hotel rates?
There are discounted rates and special offers for RICON attendees, but with limited availability. You can book your hotel room here or email ricon@riak.com for more information.
What time are standard check-in and check-out at the Palms?
Standard check-in is at 3 p.m. Standard check-out is at 11 a.m.
If you arrive before 3 p.m. and your room is not available, you can store your luggage at the bell desk. Please note that late check-out requests are subject to availability and occupancy on the date of departure and additional charges may apply.
Does the Palms offer a shuttle to and from the airport?
Yes, they have a shuttle service that runs direct from the Palms to the airport every hour on the hour from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a cost of $8.
Does the Palms offer free parking?
Yes, they offer free self-parking and free valet.
Where are the designated smoking areas at the Palms?
Smoking is permitted throughout the casino floor, at both pools, on three floors of the Palms Ivory Tower and at ghostbar and Moon. The Fantasy Tower, and Palms Place Hotel and Spa are non-smoking.
Other Common Questions
What should I wear during RICON?
We’d love to see as many RICON t-shirts as possible. You are more than welcome to wear t-shirts or hoodies from past years. If you don’t have any old RICON swag don’t worry, attire is casual – jeans and a t-shirt is ok with us!
Whom should I contact if I have special dietary needs or allergies?
Please let a staff member know when you pick up your conference badge or send us an email – ricon@riak.com.
What should I do if I lose or find an item at RICON?
Please bring any found items to the registration desk located in the Ballroom Foyer.
To report a missing item: visit the registration desk or send us an email ricon@riak.com and we will do our best to return it to you.
Does RICON have a code of conduct?
Of course, we want all of our attendees to feel welcome and safe. You can view our code of conduct in further detail here.
What if I can’t attend RICON but I want to watch the sessions?
We will be livestreaming our keynote presentations and all other sessions will be available on-demand after the event. Please register for the livestream here.
What if I still have questions about RICON?
For more information, visit riak.com or contact ricon@riak.com.
Quick RICON 2014 Details:
- Date: October 27-29, 2014
- Location: The Palms, Las Vegas
- Agenda: /event-details/index.html#agenda
- Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ricon-2014-tickets-12372024057
- Social: Tweet to @RICONconf
- More details: Visit riak.com for more information
