ACTIVITIES

To enhance your USENIX conference experience, attendee events are planned throughout the week. Attend the very popular Birds-of-a-Feather sessions (BoFs). Mingle with your peers and technological luminaries during the Conference Reception. Check back here for the latest additions to the activities schedule.

USENIX Board Game Night

Monday, June 15, 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Royal Palm Salon 1

Join us on Monday night for some good old-fashioned board games! Take a step back into the past and test your knowledge playing the Totally 80s edition of Trivial Pursuit. Challenge your fellow attendees to a game of Scrabble or Pictionary. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own games, too!

Welcome Get-Together and Conference Orientation

Tuesday, June 16, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Royal Palm Salon 5/6

Whether this is your first time at Annual Tech or your tenth, please stop by the Welcome Get-Together. Take advantage of this added opportunity to meet your peers and learn about the conference, while enjoying refreshments and a light snack.

Student BoF

Tuesday, June 16, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Royal Palm Salon 5/6

Attention Students: Don't miss the Student BoF.

We're looking for a little student input here at the USENIX office. Join us for drinks and snacks and a lively discussion about current USENIX student offerings. Tell us what is working, what can be improved, and how we can help you.

Poster Session & Happy Hour

Wednesday, June 17, 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Tiki Pavilion & Poolside

Don't miss the cool new ideas and the latest preliminary research on display at the Poster Session & Happy Hour. Take part in discussions with your colleagues over a Mexican fiesta, including margaritas. Check out the list of accepted posters.

Conference Reception

Thursday, June 18, 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Tiki Pavilion & Poolside

Join us at the USENIX '09 poolside reception for dinner and drinks.

Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions (BoFs)

Wednesday, June 17, 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 18, 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

Lead or attend a BoF! Meet with your peers! Present new work! Don't miss these special activities designed to maximize the value of your time at the conference. The always popular evening Birds-of-a-Feather sessions are very informal gatherings of persons interested in a particular topic. Click here to view the current BoF schedule and for scheduling instructions.