>This is an interesting initiative started by Jes Borland. Learn more here
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>http://blogs.lessthandot.com/index.php/ITProfessionals/ProfessionalDevelopment/five-days-and-counting-tech

Thanks for the tip.

Another one is the Milwaukee .NET user group will be presenting its annual Deeper In Net conference in March. It's a one day (Saturday) affair with great presenters, and it's all free. Maybe I will see you there.