Attending TDWI San Diego doesn’t have to be all business, there can be some fun mixed in—actually, we encourage it! Here are some fun activities and events scheduled for TDWI San Diego this August.
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Score a Complimentary TDWI T-Shirt!
Join the buzz at TDWI San Diego. After filling out your event survey, swing by the registration desk to grab your exclusive TDWI tee.
And there's more! Sport your new t-shirt, snap a photo, and share it on LinkedIn tagging TDWI. You'll have the opportunity to win a 3-day conference pass, valid for use anytime within the next year.
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Welcome Reception
Monday, August 5
After a tiring day of learning, take the opportunity to unwind, socialize, and connect with other attendees and speakers while enjoying some refreshments and snacks. Mingle with other attendees and sponsors and play an exciting game of Networking Bingo.
Networking Bingo – Grab a Networking Bingo sheet and once you have three in a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal), sign your name on the card and drop it at the TDWI table to be entered to win a $50 AMEX gift card.
Bonus Drawing: Black Out Bingo – Fill in ALL of the squares on your game sheet and TDWI will enter you into a separate drawing for a $100 AMEX gift card!
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Exhibit Hall & Demo Theaters
Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7
Bring your appetite to your lunch break on both Tuesday and Wednesday for our Exhibit Hall and Demo Theater. Enjoy a complimentary lunch while you explore the sponsor booths, learn more about their products and services, and watch their walkthroughs at the Demo Theater.
Demo Theaters – Get your badge scanned for each Demo Theater you attend to be entered to win a $100 gift card.
Exhibit Hall Sponsor Booth – Visit each sponsor booth to be entered to win prizes.
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Exhibit Hall Reception
Tuesday, August 6, starting at 5 p.m.
Join us for after-hours drinks, snacks, and fun at the Exhibit Hall reception on Tuesday evening. Come for the drinks, and stay to mingle with other attendees, chat with sponsors, and play some fun games like Plinko!
Plinko – How to play: Grab a playing card and collect stickers from participating sponsor booths, then bring the card up to the table next to the Plinko board.
You’ll be entered to win the chance to play a round of Plinko. Win up to $150!
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Invite-Only Sunset Cruise
Monday, August 5
Set sail with SAP! As a special treat, our sponsors will select a few lucky attendees to join the Modern Data Leader’s Cruise on Monday evening. This is a fantastic opportunity to unwind, network, and enjoy the beautiful San Diego skyline. Don't miss out on this exclusive experience— meaningful conversations to learn more about:
- How to modernize and simplify your data landscape with an all-in-one cloud-native foundation
- Deliver meaningful data to every data consumer with a business data fabric
- Give people the power to plan and act on real-time insights with AI-powered analytics
Create Your Own Adventure –
Explore America's Finest City
Have fun outside the conference by visiting some of these exciting local attractions. Create your own adventure based on your entertainment preferences. Listed below are some of our suggestions for worthwhile sights to see while you’re visiting San Diego in August.
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The Gaslamp District, the heart and soul of downtown San Diego, has a wide variety of entertainment options, including restaurants, bars, clubs, cigar lounges, comedy shows, live music performances, and even rooftop escapes to avoid the crowded and busy streets. This is a one-stop-shop where everything is within a five-minute walking distance and will surely make your night unforgettable.
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Visit Old Town San Diego, the Birthplace of California! See the lush gardens, shop in specialty stores, enjoy exceptional cuisine and nightlife, listen to strolling mariachis, see rich history at museums and historic sites, or attend various cultural events.
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The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre wildlife park in Balboa Park, housing over 14,000 rare and endangered animals from 700 species. It's also an accredited botanical garden with over 700,000 plants and offers educational experiences while supporting global conservation efforts. Check out their events calendar to see what's happening during your visit to San Diego.
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Wander and enjoy San Diego’s 1,200-acre backyard. Walk, run, or relax among lush landscapes that go as far as the eye can see. Explore must-see landmarks, take in guided tours, shop for unexpected treasures, or simply eat your way through the Park. Featuring museums to musicals to Shakespeare under the stars, Balboa Park always has something new to experience!
Even more interesting attractions to explore while visiting San Diego: