I was curious to know if anyone would want to mentor an ambitious iOS n00b. I was inspired and humbled by the great minds I met over the weekend, and in leaving the conference realized that my own path has only just begun. I'd love getting together with someone interested in illuminating a new enteurpeneur's path to interdependence.

I'll be covering the conference this week looking for interesting stories about new and unique iPad/iPhone apps. Drop me a note - bill.french@ipadcto.com if you have something to pitch. Bill French, Sr Editor iPadCTO & iPhoneCTO

http://elupton.com/2009/10/gummy-world/

This is what I emailed yesterday. Any questions, just yell. Nine days.

Bill Galbreath: Hi Barbara, Arrived in Philly, will there be any kind of Job Board or such to help folks connect with opportunity? Best, Bill G

We are looking for faculty in the Web and Mobile app development areas for our university in beautiful Orlando FL, I hope to connect with smart folks who can help guide me to finding some enthusiastic educators to help us shape the future of this exciting field. (need at least a Bachelor's degree and 4 yrs relevant experience). We are also looking for Program Advisory Board members who would be willing to share in building strong programs and suc... [read more]

Bill Galbreath: I have scheduled some very exciting sessions, really looking forward to this weekend!

Working on an informal gathering after the conference on Saturday evening. The Nodding Head Brewery - round the corner from the conference hotel.

Barbara Gavin: What the place looks like from the street. 1516 Sansom Street Second Floor

I've never been to Philly, but it certainly looks like you can take a SEPTA train from the airport to the "Suburban Station" and be like a block away from the official conference hotel, Club Quarters. Any locals care to confirm or refute this cheapskate's plan?

Barbara Gavin: I may not be a local, but I did this trip in just this way when I did my site visit last spring. SEPTA has lots of bits and pieces; here we are talking about SEPTA's Regional Rail. Here is a link to the Airport train schedule. http://www.septa.org/sc... [read more]

Barbara Gavin: Looks like the fare from the Airport is $7 during the day and $6 off peak. There is some sort of discount (like $0.75) if you can buy a ticket at the station (as opposed to from a conductor), but not all the airport stations have a ticket office. Lin... [read more]

Chris Adamson: Thanks for the schedule, Barbara. Convenient that it hits each of the airport terminals, then about 30 minutes out to Suburban Station.

http://chinagorman.com/2010/08/31/conference-attendance-101/ I don't know much about this blog...but this is a concise post on how to get the most from any conference.