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Happening Right Now: 24 Hours of PASS

24 Hours of PASS kicks off two 12-hour days of free learning today at 12pm GMT (5am PT / 8am ET).

Join knowledgeable SQL Server experts from around the world - slated to present in-depth sessions at PASS Summit 2011 - as they preview their SQL Server session topics over these 24 free technical webcasts.

If you have any problems connecting to a session, try the links posted on this Sessions page. Remember to stay tuned to the #24hop Twitter hashtag and @sqlpass for updates and to keep up with what’s going on throughout the day.

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Summit Schedule Builder and Twibbons Go Live!

Calling all registered attendees, start building your itinerary! The PASS Summit 2011 Schedule Builder is now live. Simply log in and start creating your personalized schedule. And don’t forget to display your Alumni or First-Timer twibbon on Twitter and Facebook to say it loud and proud: I’m attending PASS Summit 2011! Haven’t registered yet? There are only 9 days left to save $400 – register today!

Plus!

Can’t-miss webcast: Getting the Most out of PASS Summit
Don Gabor’s special networking workshop
Summit’s After Hours activities
The latest First-Timers blogs and updates

PASSion Award Nominations: Deadline Midnight Tonight!
It's that time of the year again and we’re seeking nominees for the PASSion Award! This award recognizes outstanding individual volunteer contribution to the PASS community. Email Sanjeet Gandham with the subject line “PASSion Award” and provide the info listed below:

Nominee name
PASS committee involvement
Years of service to PASS
Goals or activities accomplished this year
Why you feel this person should be awarded the PASSion Award

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Last Chance to Save $400 on Summit

Register by Sept. 15 to save $400 on the ultimate community training and networking event – planned and presented by SQL Server users for you, the SQL Server community. Our teams of PASS Summit 2011 volunteers have another exceptional program in store for you, including:

170+ technical sessions
2 full days of pre-conference seminars
Expert Pods staffed by Microsoft engineers and MVPs to answer all your questions
Non-stop networking with industry experts, Microsoft employees, and peers
And much more

From the Blogosphere:

24 Hours of PASS: More free training from experts (and me) – Thomas LeBlanc
PASS 2011 Countdown – 5 Weeks To Go – Jason Strate
SQL Education – Jen McCown
More Free Training from PASS – Rob Farley
Watch Me (and 23 Others!) During 24 Hours of PASS: Summit Preview – Jes Schultz Borland

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