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At HP Discover 2012 you can mix up with your peers and have in-person time (for once!) with your community. Find out about the special sessions and events we have for our communities. And join one if you've not already!

Connect Worldwide:
Tap into in your global HP customer community to get the most out of your HP investment. Find your chapter — nearly 40 of them in 70 countries. More>

HP Discover Performance:
Connect and share all about software strategy for your business. Get key insights via discussions, blogs, webinars, and more from industry movers and shakers. More>

HP ExpertOne:
Become an HP expert with trainings and certifications. Get certified at Discover 2012, and if you already are, we have sessions and fun just for you. More>

Vivit:
Join an independent, worldwide HP Software community to increase your expertise through education, community and advocacy programs. More>

Going for the Gold:
A special event at Discover 2012 just for Connect and Vivit members. Check it out!

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Connect Worldwide is a global community representing over 54,000 HP business technology customers. By providing education, peer-to-peer networking opportunities and advocacy, Connect helps its members get the most value from their HP technology investment. Connect's network consists of nearly 40 chapters in 70 countries and an active social network of over 18 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and an active social network.

Connect members not only save $300 off their registration but also get fast pass entry to the Going for the Gold member appreciation party at Gilley's Saloon - Treasure Island on Wednesday, June 6th from 8:00pm - 10:00pm following a Tweet Up from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. In 2011, over 900 members joined Connect, Vivit and ExpertONE for community night! RSVP today!

Hosted by user communities Connect and Vivit, this special evening is sponsored by gold sponsors, Veeam and HP and bronze sponsor, Qlogic. RSVP today!

To get 'connected today,' visit www.connect-community.org then register for HP Discover using promotional code: UG2012. If you already registered for HP Discover and would like to attend the Going for the Gold party, visit us in the Community Lounge in the HP Discover Zone to get your Connect sticker as well as an opportunity to spin to win great for some terrific prizes!

During HP Discover 2012, Connect members will also have the opportunity to influence HP and HP product direction. The following meetings will be scheduled throughout the week and are available on the HP Discover session scheduler:

BB2748 Connect Member/Chapter Leaders Meeting Wednesday 5:15 PM
TB2745 Linux SIG Tuesday 4:00 PM
TB2746 Virtualization SIG Thursday 11:15 AM
TB2744 Enterprise UNIX SIG Wednesday 11:15 AM
TB2749 NonStop General SIG Wednesday 2:45 PM
TB2753 NonStop Partner SIG Wednesday 1:30 PM
TB2752 NonStop SQL SIG Thursday 4:00 PM
TB2751 NonStop Security and Audit SIG Thursday 2:45 PM
TB2743 Enterprise Storage SIG Thursday 10:00 AM
TB2757 Superdome Club Meeting Tuesday 5:15 PM

Questions about membership? Contact Connect at info@connect-community.org


HP Discover Performance Community for IT Experts (formerly known as HP Software Solutions Community)

The HP Discover Performance Community for IT Experts is your place to connect with management software business peers and HP experts, share insights and information with each other via discussion forums, blogs, webinars, podcasts, and community events. The Community is open to all and free of charge.

Through the forum you can share insights and information with each other via discussion forums, webinars, online community events, and blogs based on the products in your environment.

Contribute to these activities and increase your reputation ranking within the community amongst your peers!

Don't delay; sign up now to receive community news and information so you can start interacting with the community immediately.

Check out the latest community event schedule as well to start participating today.

We look forward to meeting you!


HP ExpertONE Program

HP ExpertONE welcomes our community to HP Discover. We look forward to meeting with you again. With so many experts and so much great content under one roof, this is the one "don't miss" event of the year where you'll get hands-on knowledge and experience so you can put tomorrow's technology to work today.

Join us at HP Discover and allow us to further enhance your expertise and connect you with the people that count. There are so many ways to interact and leverage the experience...

Knowledge: Gain confidence to design and integrate solutions leveraging the power of HP in a multi-vendor world.

Experience: Immerse yourself in hands-on labs and deep dive sessions with more equipment and experts than anywhere else.

Community: Build relationships with your peers and take time to meet with HP technologists one-on-one.

Find everything you need, in one place, at one time, to help your organization or your customers succeed in getting the highest value out of HP technology.


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Vivit is your independent, worldwide HP Software community. For almost two decades, Vivit has been the unbiased, trusted and field-tested community for thousands of HP Software customers, developers and partners from all areas of business and industry. Vivit helps members accelerate their expertise and careers through education, community and advocacy programs.

Vivit members not only save $300 off their registration but also get fast pass entry to the Going for the Gold member appreciation party at Gilley's Saloon on Wednesday, June 6, 8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m., following a Tweetup from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. In 2011, over 900 members joined Connect, Vivit and ExpertONE for community night! RSVP today!

Become a member of Vivit today. It's free. www.vivit-worldwide.orgin

  • Advanced HP Software Training
    Monday, June 4, 2012 11:30 am. - 3:30 p.m.
    The Venetian | The Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas

Join Vivit a few hours before HP Discover begins for Advanced HP Software Implementation Training on some of the latest releases. These much-demanded and highly ranked classes are deep dive implementation and integration tutorials from Vivit members who are consultants and vendors in the HP Software space. The classes start where most others leave off and provide real-world implementation experiences and examples from practitioners who are in the field solving business problems with HP Software tools every day.

Vivit Advanced Training courses can be added to your HP Discover conference registration. The cost per course is $495 USD.


HP NonStop at Discover 2012

Everything you need to know about NonStop at Discover 2012

Get the details on HP NonStop breakout sessions, community events, HP NonStop partner sponsors and more. Discover 2012 is your forum to meet with HP executives, partners, and hundreds of top technologists. Network with peers. Share best practices.

Learn how others use HP NonStop technology to ensure business process continuity.
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Going for the Gold Community Party!

Going for the Gold Community Party!


  • Wednesday, June 6, 2012
    Gilley's Saloon at Treasure Island
    8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Vivit and Connect members, we're going for the gold at HP Discover! Last year's Triple Crown Community Party was deemed as "The Best Party of the Week!" by HP Discover 2011 attendees. This year, we're raising the bar! In honor of an Olympic year, we are celebrating our own international event, The Ancient Greek Games - western style!

Come join us for food, beverage and fun at Gilley's Saloon at Treasure Island. Be a Gold, Silver, or Bronze medal winner at this year's games - Olympic Bull Riding (mechanical, of course!), Olympic Beer Pong and Olympic Line Dancing! Closing ceremonies will feature YOU karaoke singing representing your country or region. You don't want to miss this year's great event.

Vivit members RSVP
Connect members RSVP

To get into the party, Vivit or Connect needs to appear on your HP Discover badge, or stop by the community lounge in the Discover Zone on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday to get your member pin/sticker.

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