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Welcome reception
Sunday, June 1, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Telelogic Welcome Reception Featuring The Wallflowers
Join us in welcoming the newest member of the IBM Rational team - Telelogic! Telelogic is now an IBM company. And, to celebrate this exciting merger, the Grammy Award Winning band, The Wallflowers will help us rock the house at a Welcome Celebration on Monday night. Open to all conference attendees, the celebration will feature a concert from The Wallflowers — the critically-acclaimed band that exploded on the scene with their multi-platinum, multi-Grammy winning CD "Bringing Down The Horse" – which features such hits as "6th Avenue Heartache," "One Headlight" and "Three Marlenas." The band features the amazing guitar and vocals of Jacob Dylan and talents of singer/songwriter Stuart Mathis. The Wallflowers have been rocking the movie scene, as well, covering Bowie’s "Heroes," The BeeGee's "I Started A Joke," and The Beatles’ "I'm Looking Through You," and are heard weekly on TV, with songs on several television shows, including CSI, Jericho, Six Degrees, and The Guardian. Don't miss the celebration!
Join us at the welcome reception where the IBM Rational software team of engineers and executives will be
waiting to meet you. Be our guest for plenty of food and drinks. More details coming soon!
Sponsor receptions
Monday, June 2, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3, 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Exhibit hall and IBM solution center
Discover the solutions and technologies available from IBM Rational Partners in the comprehensive 2008 Exhibit Hall and IBM Solution Center. Sponsors and partners will be exhibiting their latest software solutions.
Special event
Wednesday, June 4, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
 Join us for a night of fun and adventure at the special event only for IBM Rational Software Development conference attendees — at the incredible Universal Studios Florida™©! Compete head-to-head and perform gravity-defying stunts at the FEAR FACTOR LIVE® arena show…
Save the Earth from aliens in MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™. Take an unforgettable adventure when the Great White terror returns on JAWS® and careen and crash your way through Krustyland in the new wild and hilarious The Simpsons Ride™. You can take a trip into the world of disaster movies in DISASTER!SM A Major Motion Picture Ride… Starring YOU and explore the mystery of ancient Egypt, as you are swept into an underworld of deadly curses, powerful forces of nature and creatures intent on wreaking havoc in REVENGE OF THE MUMMY SM. Visit the WORLD EXPO, a colorful re-creation of a typical World’s Fair Exposition Park with an eclectic architectural style that can only be described as "futuristic retro."
Your evening highlights will include food, fun, music and a great time! Guests of conference attendees are invited to attend this special event for a fee of $100.00 per person ($50.00 under 18 years old). Guest passes must be purchased through the conference registration process. Don’t miss out on this big night of fun!
Buses will begin loading at 6:30 pm at the Pacific Hall Entrance (Dolphin Hotel lower level) and the Convention Center Entrance (Swan Hotel). Buses will be available for return to the hotel at 9:00 pm and the last bus will depart from the Front Gate at Universal Studios Florida™© at 11:20 pm. Don’t miss this great night!
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