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Title: Wired Cafe
Post by: MarvelGurl on June 19, 2016, 06:45:45 AM
Any news on whether this event is back or not? Has anyone received an invite yet?
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: DRWHO42 on June 20, 2016, 04:01:59 AM
No word yet. They announced late last year from what I recall.
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: rodneytfreeman on June 20, 2016, 08:28:01 PM
How would one receive an invite?
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: dkd on June 21, 2016, 06:43:57 AM
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How would one receive an invite?

By e-mail.

:-)

I have a feeling that's not what you meant.  I think you meant how do you get on the invitation list.

I got on the list through work.  My company does business with Wired.  We buy advertising from them.  The party is for trade, press, and celebrities (who get interviewed by Wired).  If you have any business relationship with Wired, you should use your contacts to let them know you are interested in getting on the list.

I think the event is on, but I can say that 100%.
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: rodneytfreeman on June 21, 2016, 10:22:35 AM
You are correct, that was the information I was trying to gather.

We're staying at the Omni this year, and from what I've been able to gather the Wired Cafe typically take over the pool area. I've seen photos and it looks like a good time. I wonder if I know anyone that does business with Wired.
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: DRWHO42 on July 07, 2016, 10:41:39 PM
A friend of mine noticed a post on the Nergiest stating that it is coming back for 1 day only this year - same as last year. Waiting on an official announcement or confirmation.
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: tragedys on July 08, 2016, 07:27:33 AM
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You are correct, that was the information I was trying to gather.

We're staying at the Omni this year, and from what I've been able to gather the Wired Cafe typically take over the pool area. I've seen photos and it looks like a good time. I wonder if I know anyone that does business with Wired.

The Wired cafe only takes up part of the patio at the Omni, the pool and hot tub are still accessible to guests.  They put up privacy screens around the Wired cafe.  We went up there every night after the con to soak our weary bones but never caught a glimpse of much. 
FYI, the view of the con (and the fireworks) from the pool area is amazing!
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: jbauer24 on July 08, 2016, 10:42:42 AM
Wired Cafe is definitely back on this year as I was emailed info about it so I could save the date, The official invites for Wired Cafe haven't been sent out yet, even Hitfix only sent out their official invites today.
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: rodneytfreeman on July 08, 2016, 11:10:58 AM
That's good to know. It's also good to know that the pool is still accessible for guests. It will be nice to relax in the pool or the hot tub. What fireworks are there?

Also, can someone put me on the list for the Wired Cafe?  ;)
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: Deathbyjackal on July 08, 2016, 12:30:03 PM
I concur. What does one need to get on the invite list? I'm assuming someone in the know, and working in the industry? I do work
in TV, but not on the press side...
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: deadboy619 on July 08, 2016, 01:03:49 PM
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By e-mail.

:-)

I have a feeling that's not what you meant.  I think you meant how do you get on the invitation list.

I got on the list through work.  My company does business with Wired.  We buy advertising from them.  The party is for trade, press, and celebrities (who get interviewed by Wired).  If you have any business relationship with Wired, you should use your contacts to let them know you are interested in getting on the list.

I think the event is on, but I can say that 100%.

So would you have an inside to other possible invites for this event (if it occurs)?
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: dkd on July 08, 2016, 02:14:13 PM
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So would you have an inside to other possible invites for this event (if it occurs)?

Someone from work got me on the list two years ago.  I don't remember who and they probably don't work here anymore.  Wired must have used the previous year's list last year because I got another invitation last year.

I haven't even gotten a "save the date" on it this year.  But, I'm checking with my people.

I get the invitation because my company buys advertising from Wired.  The people I'm checking with are the direct contacts with Wired's sales and marketing people.

Ad buyers get lots of perks.
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: knight101 on July 10, 2016, 09:15:36 PM
My understanding is that it is at the Omni again this year but it is one day only...Thursday
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: wolfgirl1272 on July 10, 2016, 09:52:19 PM
This sounds interesting but being a college student doesn't get me the correct connections, well darn. Whoever goes, hope you have fun.
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: MarvelGurl on July 12, 2016, 09:03:52 AM
Invites have been sent out. It is indeed one day only. Non-transferable and sadly there was no plus one on my invite this year. Must have been the result of last year's capacity issues.
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: mark on July 12, 2016, 10:04:36 AM
Last year I was able to get an invite just by emailing Wired Insider, but now their email rejects any messages that aren't from someone on approved list.
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: jbauer24 on July 12, 2016, 10:52:13 AM
There is more details about Wired Cafe available on Nerdgeist.com https://t.co/eWKIpnR0Ts
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: daveruby on July 12, 2016, 01:54:37 PM
I got my invite today (my brother did work with them before and was put on the list so they invited him again this year)...
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: mark on July 12, 2016, 02:38:13 PM
Actually just got my invite this year as well.
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: Deathbyjackal on July 12, 2016, 02:40:52 PM
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Actually just got my invite this year as well.

From being a Wired Insider subscriber? Or from knowing someone on the list? Would love to figure out how to get on the guest list!

Thanks!
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: mark on July 12, 2016, 03:10:01 PM
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From being a Wired Insider subscriber? Or from knowing someone on the list? Would love to figure out how to get on the guest list!

Thanks!

I think in my case it's just that I was on the list last year. Last year I had just mailed them and asked, but this year I wasn't able to email them or get any response. Sorry I can't be more help.
Title: Re: Wired Cafe
Post by: dkd on July 12, 2016, 07:24:57 PM
I haven't gotten a formal invitation, but I was told I'm on the list.