May 13, 2013
SQL Relay 2013 is only a month away!
If you’ve not signed up yet to SQL Relay 2013 then you’d better get in there quick, as 2 of the 8 events are already full…
What is SQL Relay?
A series of 8 SQL Server conferences around the UK, held between 17th June and 27th June. They are FREE to attend (thanks to the generous sponsors!), and each contains a full day of technical talks covering different aspects of SQL Server.
Who’s speaking?
Numerous experts from Microsoft (from the UK and the USA), and more SQL Server MVPs and renowned authors than you can shake a large stick at! These include Kevin Kline, Grant Fritchey, Scott Klein, Andrew Fryer, Jen Stirrup, Chris Webb and loads more. If you don’t know who these people are, then you need to come along and find out! By all means bring any of their books for a personal signing 
The Microsoft SQL Server Product Managers in the UK are presenting the keynote at each event.
Where are they?
All over the UK. Find your nearest event here:
| Event Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Details | Date | Register |
| Glasgow | Monday 17th June 2013 | Register |
| Leeds | Tuesday 18th June 2013 | Register |
| Birmingham | Wednesday 19th June 2013 | Register |
| Norwich | Thursday 20th June 2013 | Register |
| Cardiff | Monday 24th June 2013 | Register |
| Southampton | Tuesday 25th June 2013 | Register |
| Reading | Wednesday 26th June 2013 | Register |
| London | Thursday 27th June 2013 | Register |
How do you register?
Using the links above!
Where do you find out more?
You can check out photos and details of last year’s Relay events at www.SQLRelay.co.uk
Or click on the link above for each venue to check out the line-up and to register
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I'm Alex Whittles.
I specialise in designing and implementing SQL Server business intelligence solutions,
and this is my blog! Just a collection of thoughts, techniques and ramblings on SQL Server, Cubes, Data Warehouses, MDX, DAX and whatever else comes to mind.
