Past NIWeek Sessions
Here is all of the must-see community and social media events and demos at NIWeek 2009!
SESSIONS
Byte Sized Information in Real Time
Learn how social media technologies, like online communities, blogs, and even Twitter, can improve product development, increase customer loyalty, drive revenue, and reduce support costs.
Tuesday, August 4
10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Technology Theater
LabVIEW Experts Panel
You have read their discussion forum posts, downloaded their example code, and commented on their blogs. Now, gain insight and advice directly from NI engineers working on the latest version of LabVIEW.
Tuesday, August 4
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Technology Theater
NI Community Block Diagram Party
Check out the NI Community Block Diagram Party on Tuesday night to enjoy food and drinks and meet fellow developers. Exchange best practices with LabVIEW programmers from a range of industries and companies as well as tour exhibitors’ booths to see the latest products and services. Also, participate in the NIWeek Twitter Scavenger Hunt during the party for a chance to win awesome prizes.
Tuesday, August 4
5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Exhibition Hall
Challenge the Champions
If you are a fan of game shows or just a fan of LabVIEW, check out this interactive trivia competition that pits a team of NIWeek contestants against the famed LabVIEW Champions. Visit the Connect@NIWeek Lounge before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday to sign up for your chance to show off your programming knowledge and compete for some buzz-worthy prizes.
Tuesday, August 4
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Technology Theater
LabVIEW Coding Challenge
Take in the LabVIEW Coding Challenge located in the Connect@NIWeek Lounge to test your coding skills. The highest scorer will compete against a member of the LabVIEW R&D team in a live coding competition. The winner receives fame and fortune or, at the very least, some LabVIEW promotional items.
Thursday, August 6
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Technology Theater
Connect@NIWeek Lounge Activities
LabVIEW Graffiti Wall
Virtually spray paint the city of Austin using a graffiti wall powered by LabVIEW and created by V I Engineering.
“Flip for NIWeek” Video Contest
Take advantage of the Connect@NIWeek Lounge computer stations and USB video cameras to share your own NIWeek experiences with your colleagues back home. The contestant with the best “word on the street” video will win a great prize.
@NIWeek and @LabVIEW Twitter
See the latest buzz on Twitter from the comfort of our sofas and a big plasma screen TV in the Connect@NIWeek Lounge. Follow @NIWeek and @LabVIEW for official conference information.
Global Developer Community Photo Zone
Add your image and make your mark on the electronic NIWeek Community Map in the Connect@NIWeek Lounge. This interactive networking display will show you other developers and events in your area.
Staying “in the Loop”
Visit ni.com/niweekcommunity to stay connected after NIWeek. The NI Developer Community contains the latest example code, technical wikis, developer blogs, and groups.
Stay Connected at NIWeek and Beyond
NIWeek Community Group
Visit ni.com/niweekcommunity to get real-time conference updates, read blog posts about new products, download code from the top NIWeek demos, and network with attendees.
NI Community
Visit ni.com/community to share development techniques, collaborate on example code, learn about cutting-edge technologies, and connect with a worldwide community of LabVIEW and other NI product experts who work on similar applications.
Broadcast messages to colleagues and other attendees from your laptop or mobile phone and receive valuable conference information from the @NIWeek and @LabVIEW accounts. Type #niweek in your message to send updates to the entire NIWeek community on Twitter. Also participate in the Twitter scavenger hunt during the NIWeek Community Block Diagram Party.
Are you a fan of LabVIEW? Then show it on Facebook. After you become a fan, you will get the latest news and technical resources sent straight to your Facebook profile.
YouTube
View videos contributed by NI staff and other NIWeek attendees of cool product demonstrations from the NIWeek exhibition hall as well as interviews with NI leadership and industry experts.
Did you make a lot of new contacts at NIWeek? Manage your network on LinkedIn and exchange information, ideas, and career opportunities.
