Why Phoenix?

[Former Member]

Any reason it's not in Vegas this year? Why have it in the desert and not be in Vegas?

[former_member583013]

Can't say because I don't work for SAP...but here are my thoughts -:)

We already had TechEd in Vegas for two years 2007 and 2008.

Vegas is way more expensive that Phoenix.

You can loose a lot of money in the casino at Vegas -:(

Actually Vegas is a desert too...a cooler desert for sure, but still a desert -;)

Greetings,

Blag.

[Former Member]

I know, that was why I was wondering...if it's got to be in a desert, why not do Vegas again!?

No reason to be in a desert except for gambling!

[Former Member]

Hello Jason,

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-Diane