The Standard Setting Session

Due to the NDA I cannot tell you what went on during the Session. But I can tell you that it is a very nice experience. I wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Also it was very nice to meet Krista for once. I had never met her in person and enjoyed meeting her.
There were 5 other SME's in the session and 4 Microsoft employees.

It started at 8:30 at which we received coupons to get breakfast. Then we started the real session, with a break at 11:45 to get some lunch (also with coupons). The session was over at 17:30 so a bit later than the other SME's had expected. They had all done this before so they did know what to expect, as I didn't.

What I thought was very good of Microsoft is the care for the environment. All materials used are compostable (Not the tin cans ofcourse, but those are recycled)

I really enjoyed being there, and being part of this session.

[update: Arrived in Redmond] No longer At the airport waiting to board........

Today I am at the airport awaiting boarding. I am going to the United States of America and to be specific to Redmond, WA.

Yes there is the head office of Microsoft. I am invited to join a Set the Standard Session for an upcoming OS Examination. (Details are not allowed according to the NDA) I am invited since I passed the exam excellent or near excellent...

All arrangements are made, flight is booked, I cleared the security and am awaiting boarding.
At arrival in Seattle there should be a car waiting so I have some freedom driving around and seeing things. The hotel is also booked....
Tomorrow (11 feb 2010) I am expected at Microsoft at 8:30 and will be there the whole day. Friday I have some freetime to do a little sight seeing and I fly back on saturday.

I will keep you updated...

[update]
I successfully boarded and exited the plane, cleared the US Customs, and am in my hotel room now.....

I will take it easy and go to Microsoft tomorrow.....