Expo Floor Launch Party! - Open to all Attendees
Tuesday, March 16, 5:00pm
We are so excited about this year's NEW expo we are hosting a launch party, and we hope you will join us! We will be serving free drinks and food during this opportunity for you to preview the floor! This year's NEW expo includes an Innovation Pavilion with start up development companies and a Component Pavilion. You won't want to miss the excitement!

Software Development's Jolt Awards - Open to all Attendees
Wednesday, March 17, 6:30pm
Hosted by the Editors of Software Development magazine this awards ceremony pays tribute to those products, books and web sites that have "jolted" the industry and helped make your job easier! The 14th annual Jolt awards are sponsored by Jolt Cola and promise to be just as entertaining and exciting as last year's ceremony. For more information visit www.sdmagazine.com

Dr. Dobb's Journal - Excellence in Programming Award - Open to all Attendees
Wednesday, March 17, 6:30pm
Find out who has earned the right to be called the best of the best. Dr. Dobb's Journal Excellence in Programming Award is presented annually to an individual who has made significant and lasting contributions to the advancement of software development. Past winners include - James Gosling, Anders Hejlsberg, Alexander Stepanov, Larry Wall and Linus Torvalds. Come find out who won this year's award!

VIP & Alumni St. Patrick’s Day Party
Wednesday, March 17, 7:30pm
All VIP conference pass holders and SD alumni (attended a SD event as conference attendee in the past) are invited to attend this St. Patrick's Day party! Make sure you wear something green and be prepared to have a great time! This is our chance to thank you for your support of SD events. Join us for cocktails, food and the opportunity to mingle with your peers and SD faculty and staff.