Swiss PowerBuilder Conference 96
Lugano, Swizterland
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I had the wonderful opportunity to be a guest speaker for the Swiss PowerBuilder and Internet conferences held in beautiful Switzerland. Here are some images from the first held in Lugano in 1996. The conference was organized by Rolf Andre Klaedtke, Mark Lansing and Arthur Hefti. This same group created the world renown technical publication PowerTimes read all over the world. There were about 10 to 12 speakers from the US who presented a wide range of technical topics.
spbconf96_speakers.jpg (15019 bytes) The speakers! Front row, Oscar Ramirez, Mark Lansing, Auther Hefti. Back row, Don Draper, Jeff Roberts, Chuck Wood, ??, Peter Horwood, Steve Benfield, Rolf Klaedtke, John Olson and Bill Heys. spbconf96_viewfromtrain.jpg (23417 bytes) The view from the train while traveling through the Swiss Alps!
spbconf96_donbill_ontrain.jpg (16995 bytes) Here I am with the very nice and funny Bill Heys. This is one smart amigo! Bill is great to listen to both in and out of the classroom. spbconf96_gala_vendors.jpg (30535 bytes) The Swiss know how to accommodate their guest. The view from the hillside hotel was wonderful. There was an area for the vendors and dining was the best in the world.
spbconf96_gala1.jpg (32920 bytes) Here is part of the gang at the Gala dinner. Left side is Oscar Ramirez, Jim Pyers, Steve and Leanne Benfield. Right side is Jeff Barnes, Tom Flynn (I think), Mark and Michelle Neilson. spbconf96_gala2.jpg (22786 bytes) Another happy table of speakers and attendees. From left is Chuck Wood, ?, Bill Heys, Martin Rothenberger and Arthur Hefti.
spbconf96_gala_rolfnadia.jpg (23158 bytes) Here is Rolf and Nadia. Rolf was one of main organizers of the conference.  spbconf96_gala_markevelyne.jpg (21157 bytes) Here is Mark and Evelyn Lansing! Mark was another of organizer of the conference. Both Rolf and Mark have become very close friends and visit me here in the US when they can!
spbconf96_gala_jeffmichelle.jpg (22409 bytes) Jeff and Michelle Roberts of Atlanta, GA. Jeff is CEO of CCS Consulting in Atlanta, GA and was one of the speakers. spbconf96_tomatbooth.jpg (20775 bytes) Here is Tom Flynn of Greenbrier and Russel. Tom was both a speaker and a vendor! Remind me to tell you about our trip together back to the US!
spbconf96_vendors.jpg (19815 bytes) Mark Neilson, his wife Michelle and Jeff Barnes. spbconf96_gala_speakers2.jpg (14042 bytes) Left to right is ?, Tom Flynn, Oscar Ramirez, Bill Heys, Michelle and Mark Neilson.
spbconf96_gala_peteratbooth.jpg (20686 bytes) Peter Horwood (aka Madman Pierre) and his wife Linda work the booth. Peter was also a speaker. spbconf96_chuckandpeter.jpg (13692 bytes) Chuck Boudreau and Peter Horwood looked enough alike that they decided to switch glasses and impersonate each other!
spbconf96_gala_theview1.jpg (17444 bytes) Here was Peter, Tom and Jeff soaking in the beautiful view from the hotel terrace. spbconf_spkrsbylake.jpg (19547 bytes) One evening we all walked down to Lake Lugano and really enjoyed the evening air! This image was taken by the lake with the fountain in the background.
spbconf96_thecasino.jpg (15412 bytes) Several of us ventured across the Italian border one evening and found a smoke filled Italian casino. We had to rent the jackets and ties! We actually fit right in! Benfield was the big winner that evening! spbconf96_postgalaparty.jpg (21472 bytes) Here is the entire gang of speakers and organizers after the Gala dinner. This was a conference that few will forget! 
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