https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-teched-discussions/why-phoenix/m-p/5630791#M1618 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Any reason it's not in Vegas this year? Why have it in the desert and not be in Vegas?</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 04 May 2009 18:23:36 GMT Former Member 2009-05-04T18:23:36Z https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-teched-discussions/why-phoenix/m-p/5630791#M1618 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Any reason it's not in Vegas this year? Why have it in the desert and not be in Vegas?</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 04 May 2009 18:23:36 GMT https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-teched-discussions/why-phoenix/m-p/5630791#M1618 Former Member 2009-05-04T18:23:36Z https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-teched-discussions/why-phoenix/m-p/5630792#M1619 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Can't say because I don't work for SAP...but here are my thoughts -:)</P><P></P><P>We already had TechEd in Vegas for two years 2007 and 2008.</P><P>Vegas is way more expensive that Phoenix.</P><P>You can loose a lot of money in the casino at Vegas -:(</P><P>Actually Vegas is a desert too...a cooler desert for sure, but still a desert -;)</P><P></P><P>Greetings,</P><P></P><P>Blag.</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 04 May 2009 19:06:27 GMT https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-teched-discussions/why-phoenix/m-p/5630792#M1619 Former Member 2009-05-04T19:06:27Z https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-teched-discussions/why-phoenix/m-p/5630793#M1620 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I know, that was why I was wondering...if it's got to be in a desert, why not do Vegas again!?</P><P></P><P>No reason to be in a desert except for gambling!</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 04 May 2009 19:15:32 GMT https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-teched-discussions/why-phoenix/m-p/5630793#M1620 Former Member 2009-05-04T19:15:32Z https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-teched-discussions/why-phoenix/m-p/5630794#M1621 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hello Jason,</P><P></P><P>We are very excited to take SAP TechEd to a new city. (We have held the conference in Las Vegas for the past three years.) </P><P></P><P>[Phoenix|http://www.sapteched.com/usa/about/venuecity.htm] offers many benefits to our conference attendees:</P><P></P><P><STRONG>u2022</STRONG> a [new convention center|http://phoenix.gov/extranet/pccd/pcc.html] that's modern and appealing, enriched with unique [art displays|http://phoenix.gov/extranet/pccd/pcc_publicartsscene.html] and enhanced by natural sunlight (Phoenix's most plentiful commodity)</P><P></P><P><STRONG>u2022</STRONG> ample classroom space so we can offer our full repertoire of [educational sessions|http://www.sapteched.com/usa/edu_sessions/home.htm] (most conference and convention centers do not have enough meeting rooms for our quantity of breakout sessions)</P><P></P><P><STRONG>u2022</STRONG> lower priced hotel accommodations</P><P></P><P><STRONG>u2022</STRONG> convenient access to a "happenin' downtown" filled with an array of restaurants, clubs, museums, and other attractions</P><P></P><P><STRONG>u2022</STRONG> gateway to the beautiful Sonoran Desert and it's wide range of exhilarating [recreation and adventure activities|http://www.visitphoenix.com/visitor/index.cfm?action=adventure]</P><P></P><P></P><P>We think you'll enjoy [Phoenix|http://www.visitphoenix.com/]. And we hope to see you in October.</P><P></P><P>-Diane</P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 12 May 2009 00:48:06 GMT https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-teched-discussions/why-phoenix/m-p/5630794#M1621 Former Member 2009-05-12T00:48:06Z