Video Introduction
Training Overview
Conference Materials
- 2011 AVST Oasis Agenda.pdf
- 2011 AVST Oasis FAQ.pdf
- 2011 AVST Oasis Hotel List (Anaheim).pdf
- 2011 AVST Oasis Request for Approval.pdf
Agenda
| Wednesday, October 5, 2011 | |
| 6:00 - 8:00PM | Opening Night Welcome Reception - Tortilla Jo's, Downtown Disney Enjoy the sights and sounds of Downtown Disney while meeting and greeting your fellow User Group members. The sweeping balcony views from this restaurant's terrace offer a perfect setting for networking over cocktails and dinner. |
| Thursday, October 6, 2011 - Disneyland Hotel, Fantasy Tower Magic Kingdom Ballrooms 2 & 3 | |
| 7:30 - 8:30AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 8:50AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks - Denny Michael, VP of Marketing |
| 8:50 - 9:45AM | "Corporate Update and the Evolution of UC" - Hardy Myers, President & CEO |
| 9:45 - 10:00AM | Break |
| 10:00 - 12:00PM | "AVST's Active Product Roadmap" - Tom Minifie, CTO & Product Management |
| Noon - 1:00PM | Networking Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:00PM | "Getting the Most Out of CallXpress" - Mike Berlin, VP of Sales Find out how others are using CallXpress and imaginative "tips and tricks" from their implementations |
| 2:00 - 2:15PM | Break |
| 2:15 - 3:00PM | Training: CEBP (Communication Enabled Business Processes) - How it works, Ideas for applications - Neil Butler, Director of Sales Engineering |
| 3:00 - 4:45PM | Round Table Discussions AVST staff groups will host table discussions on different areas of interest. This is another opportunity to personally meet with them and present your questions as well as learn from the CallXpress experiences of your fellow group members. Attendee groups will have 25 minutes in each area: - Senior Management: Hardy Myers, Mike Berlin - Product Management: Tom Minifie, Daniel Vlad, Matt Sawyer - Sales Engineering: Neil Butler - Professional Services: Daniel Michnicki |
| 4:45 - 5:00PM | Wrap up of the day's discussions |
| 6:00 - 9:00PM | Customer Appreciation Dinner - Ralph Brennan's Jazz Restaurant, Downtown Disney Enjoy a little piece of Bourbon Street in the heart of Downtown Disney, you'll think you have been transported to the French Quarter. Dine on authentic New Orleans cuisine while celebrating the year's achievements with AVST. |
| Friday, October 7, 2011 - Disneyland Hotel, Fantasy Tower Magic Kingdom Ballrooms 2 & 3 | |
| 8:00 - 9:00AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 9:45AM | "The Year of Mobility" - Tom Minifie, CTO Training: Mobility Applications - Matt Sawyer, Sr. Product Manager Personal Assistant and installing the new native mobile clients for Android, BlackBerry and iPhone |
| 9:45 - 10:30AM | Training: Best Practices for Backing Up and Restoring CallXpress - Daniel Michnicki, Pro. Services Lead Project Manager |
| 10:30 - 10:45AM | Break |
| 10:45 - 11:30AM | Training: Integrating OCS/Lync into Your Existing Telephony Environment - Neil Butler, Director of Sales Engineering |
| 11:30 - 12:00PM | Closing Remarks |
Event FAQ
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Who should attend the AVST End User Oasis? |
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The conference is intended for all AVST Customers. |
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Can more than one person attend from each company? |
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Yes, as many employees as you like may attend. Each one must complete a registration form and submit payment. |
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How do I register to attend? |
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Simply complete our online form at (insert registration link here) to register your attendance. An emailed confirmation will be sent to you with payment instructions included. |
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Do attendees make their own travel plans and do they pay their own expenses? |
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Yes, attendees must make their own plans and pay for their travel and expenses to and from Oasis, including hotel rooms. AVST is hosting all meeting and meals costs. |
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Has AVST secured any special hotel room rates for this event? |
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No, we are not holding a hotel room block for this event. In deference to your individual budgets we have selected a location that has numerous hotel options and pricing available to you. |
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May I bring a guest to the Oasis? |
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Guests are invited to attend the evening social events. There is a cost of $75 per guest. Due to insurance restrictions however, all guests must be 21 yrs.or older, no children are allowed. |
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What is the closest airport? |
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John Wayne Airport at Orange County is the closest airport or another option would be the Long Beach Airport if you are traveling via Jet Blue. |
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What is the conference attire? |
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Business casual is appropriate for all meeting days. October is generally mild weather in California and temperatures should range between high 60's to mid 70's. |
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Can someone from AVST tell me some funny Disneyland Facts? |
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Absolutely. Denny Michael shares all in this short video.
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Travel Resources
In order to better accommodate flexibility with travel schedules and hotel options, AVST did not reserve a room block for this event. This means that you will be completely responsible for your hotel and air reservations. The Disneyland Resort area has a variety of options when it comes to accommodations and we have included a few useful links to help you with some of your travel planning:
Disneyland Hotels:
- Disneyland Hotels - 3 Hotels Within Walking Distance of the Event
- Anaheim Hotel Reviews - Tripadvisor Hotel Ratings
Anahiem and Orange County Maps:
- Anaheim Walking Map - Things to see and do within a 20 minute walk from the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland Resort
- Anaheim Resort Area Map - Centrally located in Orange County, Anaheim is the ideal starting point for all your OC adventures
- Orange County Grid Map - Popularly known as the OC, Orange County is the center of fun in Southern California
- Southern California Driving Map - Orange County is located in the center of Southern California, within easy reach of all the area's premier attractions
Coupons and Savings
- Mousesavers.com - Things to see and do within a 20 minute walk from the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland Resort
- Disney Parks Vacation Planning DVD - Free DVD
- Anaheim Chamber of Commerce - Local Deals
Questions?
Send an e-mail to usergroup@avst.com.
