Hi there @gmccallum. Good to hear you’ll be around. A few things you and others that don’t want to spend so much money (who doesn’t?) might want to know about:
- This year there are “official” budget accommodations for OSCON at Portland State University. Rates are $66 per night (single) and $33 per night (2 people per room). If someone wants to be matched with a roommate they can do that too. The convention center can be reached from the university via MAX streetcar. http://www.oscon.com/oscon2014/public/content/hotel#budget_accommodations
- OSCON offers an Expo Hall Plus pass for $25, which includes access to all sponsored talks & session, the expo hall (vendors & snacks), and all evening events. Expo Hall passes can be purchased on the main registration page.
- The Community Leadership Summit happens Friday & Saturday before OSCON, and is a free unconference about community management topics. Details and a link to free registration are on their web site.
- Finally, don’t forget the free Health IT Unconference happening during OSCON. Details are in another thread here on OpenMRS Talk.