>>Just don't be shy about introducing yourself to people.
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>That's the real trick, isn't it? As a developer, by definition I have no social skills.

Then there will be a hotel full of people not talking to anyone.

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>Aside from that, thanks for the info, I'll be getting in on Saturday as well but the flight is into Ft. Lauderdale, gotta drive the rest of the way. Guess I'll lurk around the jam sessions.

Introduce yourself to the people sitting next to you in the sessions, meals, standing in lines, etc.