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Spousetivities Celebrates 3 Years at DockerCon!

Spousetivities is set to kick off a great week of activities in conjunction with DockerCon in San Francisco. DockerCon first brought Spousetivities to their event in 2016 and the program continues to grow each year. While many conferences focus on the attendee, Docker set out to make the conference a family experience by offering childcare and Spousetivities. DockerCon is truly just that, an experience rather than just another conference. If you’re just arriving in San Read more…

By crystal, ago

In Vegas for Dell Tech World or Interop ITX?

Spousetivities is in Vegas for a set of combined activities at Dell Technologies World and Interop ITX! If you’re going to be in Vegas for either of these activities, I’d love to have you join us for some great activities! What sort of activities, you ask? A trip to Death Valley A guided tour of Zion National Park Hoover Dam, ghost towns, and more! Interested in joining? Hop on over to the registration page: For Read more…

By crystal, ago

Spousetivities goes to OpenStack Summit North America

Registration for Spousetivities at OpenStack Summit in Vancouver is now open. If you’re interested in joining us for some great activities while OpenStack Summit is running, get signed up today! This set of activities is sure to satisfy even the most adventurous of personalities. Read on to see what’s in store for you in beautiful Vancouver, BC. Here’s a quick overview of the events planned: On Monday, May 21, we’ll depart at 9:00 am. The Read more…

By crystal, ago

Join Us for Year 3 at OpenStack Summit!

Registration for Spousetivities at OpenStack Summit in Sydney, Australia is now open. If you’re interested in joining us for some great activities while OpenStack Summit is running, get signed up today! I encourage you to book early so I can put the final touches on the tours and make these the perfect activities for our group. Here’s a quick overview of the events planned: On Monday, November 6, we’ll depart early at 7:30 am from Read more…

By crystal, ago

Spousetivities at DockerCon Europe

Registration for Spousetivities at DockerCon Europe in Copenhagen is now open. If you’re bringing a guest to DockerCon and they are interested in joining some great activities while DockerCon is running, now is the time to register! I encourage you to book early so I know how many are joining us and can plans meals and perfect the tours for our group. Here’s a quick overview of the events planned: On Monday, October 16, we’ll Read more…

By crystal, ago

Spousetivities Returns to Barcelona for VMworld 2017!

Registration for Spousetivities at VMworld EMEA in Barcelona has been open for a few weeks now, and events are really starting to fill up. If you’re interested in joining us for some great activities while VMworld EMEA is running, time is running out! I encourage you to book early—it’s quite likely the events will sell out. Here’s a quick overview of the events planned: On Monday, September 11, we’ll leave the conference center at 8:30 Read more…

By crystal, ago

It’s Time to Register for Spousetivities at VMworld

You’ve been waiting for it, and now it’s here! Registration is open for Spousetivities at VMworld US 2017 in Las Vegas, and this year marks ten years of Spousetivities! Since this is a big milestone for Spousetivites, I’ve taken extra care to organize some really great events this year. I also have a great set of sponsors partnering with Spousetivities to help keep the costs affordable for participants: VMware NSX, Veeam, TVP Strategy, ActualTech Media, Read more…

By crystal, ago

Celebrate 10 Years of Spousetivities at VMworld!

Spousetivities was born at VMworld 2008 in Las Vegas when one conference attendee spouse (OK, it was me!) said to herself, “Surely I’m not the only one that comes to these things and spends the week in the hotel room or roams the city alone!” Indeed I wasn’t the only one! Spousetivities at VMworld US 2017 marks 10 years of my initial vision—now known as Spousetivities—providing organized activities for non-attendees. Since 2011, I’ve also offered Read more…

By crystal, ago

Spousetivities and OpenStack in Boston

In just over a month, the OpenStack Foundation and supporters of OpenStack will gather in Boston, MA, for the spring 2017 OpenStack Summit. And, as we have been for the last several summits, Spousetivities will be there to provide activities for people traveling to Boston with Summit attendees! If you’re planning on attending the Summit in Boston and are thinking of bringing a spouse, partner, significant other, boyfriend/girlfriend, or family member with you, then this Read more…

By crystal, ago

Docker and Spousetivities at Your Service!

Tired of leaving the family behind when it’s time for a conference? After all, you know you need to go; it’s good for your career. You learn, you get hands-on training, and you make connections in the industry. Why wouldn’t you go to another conference? Oh, that’s right—the family is having to stay behind again. It’s so hard to leave the other parent to manage everything while you’re gone, even if it’s for a good Read more…

By crystal, ago