1. STUDY. Note the classes and workshops at SPTechCon focused on the latest Microsoft technology, SharePoint 2010. This is your first, and most practical, opportunity to seize the new platform.

2. PREPARE. Go in armed with all the necessary materials to make a good case. Download the course catalog and circle the classes you want to take, and explain why the topics relate to your company’s use of SharePoint.

3. TEACH. Promise to come back from SPTechCon and hold a brown-bag lunch session to share what you’ve learned with your colleagues—and to make action plans to improve how your company uses and leverage SharePoint.

4. RELATE. Show how specific problems or issues you’ve recently encountered fit with the many classes at SPTechCon, and discuss the types of questions and discussions you’ll have with the conference faculty.

5. SAVE. The tuition and travel expense of attending SPTechCon is less than many other conferences. The earlier you sign up, the more you save, so explain the benefit of signing up early.

6. TEAM. Save even more with group discounts. Send 3 or more employees from your company, and save $100 off per person. Each person can take different classes and bring back even more valuable tips and techniques.

7. CHOOSE. There are several classes or workshops offered in each time slot. That means that you’ll always find something that fits your needs and is at just the right level for your own SharePoint knowledge and requirements.

8. LAUNCH. Classes at SPTechCon help you get a jump-start on document sharing, collaboration, workflow and SharePoint customization projects you’ve been talking about implementing — but haven’t — for months.

9. MEET. Seize the opportunity to work with SharePoint experts — Microsoft gurus, MVPs and many others. Learn about new SharePoint features, and get and share great ideas on leveraging the technology in your business.

10. DECIDE. While you can sign up anytime, your company will save the most if you beat the eXtreme Early Bird, Super Early Bird and Early Bird deadlines. Help your company’s bottom line by signing up today!