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Join Scrum community members from around the world as they gather together in Atlanta for Scrum Gathering Atlanta 2012 at the Marriott Atlanta Buckhead.  You'll find plenty of ways to participate as you share experiences, exchange information and collaborate with fellow Scrum users.

The vision for this year’s gathering is related to the host city of Atlanta, home of the world’s busiest airport.  “We see many analogies between the activities surrounding air travel and the activities surrounding a healthy Scrum implementation." says Scrum Gathering Atlanta 2012 Co-Chairs, Peter Borsella and James Smith of Winnow Management.

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When you sponsor a Scrum Gathering, your company’s message is exactly where it should be -- in front of your target audience. Gathering attendees come from all over the world and span the spectrum of Scrum practitioners, from product owners and developers to trainers and coaches.

For more information on how to sponsor a Gathering, please download the sponsorship package or contact Yvonne at ydewar@scrumalliance.org or (905) 281-0555 ext 111.

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Title Sponsor

VersionOne is recognized by agile practitioners as the leader in agile management tools. By simplifying the process of planning and tracking agile software projects, we help development teams consistently deliver software faster.

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Built specifically for Agile methods, VersionOne offers the most feature rich, easy to use agile management tool available.  Using VersionOne, all project stakeholders can work together to easily coordinate project plans, priorities and progress.  Providing over 60 reports and dashboards, no other Agile management tool delivers more project visibility and insight.

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Gold Sponsor

PMI is the world’s largest project management member association, representing more than half a million practitioners in more than 185 countries. As a global thought leader and knowledge resource, PMI advances the profession through its global standards and credentials, collaborative chapters and virtual communities and academic research. And, now with more and more organizations applying Agile techniques in the management of successful projects, PMI has responded by launching Agile resources, such as the Community of Practice and Agile certification (PMI-ACP), to support practitioners who want to demonstrate to employers their level of professionalism in Agile practices of project management.  Learn more at www.pmi.org/agile.

Silver Sponsor

KM-Ware Solutions is US-based client relationship organization, offering offshore agile software development services to small and mid-sized organizations. By specializing in web, mobile, ERP development and overall process management, KM-Ware provides tangible benefits with unique competitive advantages, enabling businesses to make a quantum leap to their next level of growth and development.

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As a Scrum Management Consulting & Training company, 3Back builds and nurtures collaborative work efforts in your organization using the Scrum Pathway™. A “well formed team” approach is our philosophy that centers on people and team dynamics. Unique to 3Back, well-formed teams will bring results to your organization.

A special rate of $149.00 + tax is being offered to all attendees of Scrum Alliance Global Gathering: Atlanta.

To make your reservations at the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center call 1-800-228-9290 or click here. Use code “SGGSGGA” or simply mention that you're attending an event hosted by Scrum Alliance.

Why stay at the conference hotel?

This is where the action is! Networking opportunities are around every corner and in every elevator. Save time getting to and from breakouts and sessions, and enjoy the convenience of going back to your room between events to make phone calls and check emails. We appreciate you making your reservation at the conference hotel where we have negotiated contracts to give you the best value and service. Your reservation also helps ensure we meet our contractual obligations with the hotel.

Join Scrum community members from around the world as they gather together in Georgia for Scrum Alliance Global Gathering: Atlanta. You'll find plenty of ways to participate as you share experiences, exchange information, and collaborate with fellow Scrum users. Get value and expert insight that provides you with a framework for evaluating and incorporating Scrum while you learn from experienced practitioners and leaders in the Agile community.

Transportation

To get to the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center there are a few options -

From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport - ATL

Subway service fee: $2.50 USD (one way)

Estimated taxi fare: $40.00 USD (one way)

Executive Cars/limousines: $90.00 USD (one way)

Driving directions: Take I-85 North to exit #87 (Georgia 400), to Exit #2 (Lenox Road) Turn right and follow Lenox Road Signs, cross Peachtree Road. The Hotel is 1.5 blocks on the left.

Hotel direction: 17 mile(s) N

Experience Atlanta

We've chosen Atlanta Marriott Buckhead in the uptown district of Atlanta to host the Gathering. Atlanta is known for its deep Southern roots which are evident in its offerings (think sweet tea and polite folks), but Atlanta is every bit a modern metropolis, with world-class attractions, entertainment and food.

Add some extra days to your trip and make time to visit some unique sites and attractions that distinguish Buckhead.

Atlanta History Center

The Atlanta History Center features 32 acres of gardens, wildlife trails and woodland areas. The complex includes the 1840s Tullie Smith Farm and the fully restored 1928 Swan House mansion. The museum offers exhibitions on the Civil War, African-American heritage and Southern folk art, with a wing dedicated to the 1996 Olympic Games.

Buckhead Arts & Galleries
Major Buckhead design and cultural districts include Miami Circle, Peachtree Decorative Arts Plaza, Galleries of Peachtree Hills and Bennett Street. The Swan Coach House Gallery, located on the campus of the Atlanta History Center, exclusively features both established and upcoming Southern artists. The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA-GA) permanently houses over 600 works by local artists in contemporary mediums.

Buckhead Entertainment and Nightlife
The luxurious community of Buckhead boasts exquisite dining and top-tier accommodations. See and be seen in the fabulous lounges such as The Gold Room, and enjoy the city’s most talented musicians at Dante’s Down the Hatch and the >Buckhead Theatre.

Legendary, Luxury Shopping
Experience Buckhead’s legendary shopping with exclusive specialty retailers such as Calvin Klein and Zara. Designer boutiques such as Hermes, Cartier and Kate Spade add a touch of glamour to any visit. Luxury retailers are found throughout Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Jimmy Choo and Tiffany & Co. Visit Miami Circle and the Bennett Street District for museum-quality art and antiques.

Fine Arts

TEW Galleries, Inc.TEW Galleries, Inc. is Atlanta’s leading contemporary fine art institution. Founded in 1987, the three-story town house-turned-art-gallery houses works in many genres, including abstract, landscape, and figurative art.

If you’d like to see more of central Atlanta, check out these popular sites:

Georgia Aquarium
As one of Atlanta's newest attractions, the Georgia Aquarium has a simple claim to fame: It is the largest aquarium in the world. More than 60 exhibits showcase an immense variety of marine life, including playful belugas, massive whale sharks, frolicking otters, and ethereal jellyfish. A signature tunnel in the Ocean Voyager exhibit lets visitors go underwater to experience a view usually reserved for divers.

World of Coca-Cola
Few could have dreamed that Dr. John S. Pemberton's "headache remedy" of the late 1800s would become the world's most recognized beverage. At the World of Coca-Cola, visitors revel in that creation's history, with galleries devoted to advertising campaigns, the bottling process, and Coke in pop culture. To top it all off, the Taste It! gallery offers free sampling of the 63 beverages marketed by Coca-Cola in nations around the world.

Inside CNN Studio Tour
CNN Center, world headquarters of the international news channel, offers an inside look at news production. The studio tour includes listening in on the station's control room – complete with real-time direction – an explanation of technology used (including "blue screen") and watching a newscast as it occurs. An added bonus: a ride on the world's longest freestanding escalator, which starts the tour.

High Museum of Art
Dramatic architecture by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano might stop you in wonder outside, but a wealth of treasure awaits inside. With more than 12,000 works of art in its permanent collection – including those by Auguste Rodin, Georgia O'Keeffe, Robert Rauschenberg and Roy Lichtenstein – the High Museum of Art is particularly strong in 19th and 20th century American art and even has a curatorial department devoted to folk art.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Surrounded by a 65-acre (26.3 hectares) forest, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History offers an observatory, a planetarium, an IMAX movie theater, and oodles of fascinating exhibits. Sensing Nature's hand-on activities help visitors become aware of how their senses interpret the world around them, while NatureQuest lets kids explore the nooks and crannies of a multi-level clubhouse, walk through a virtual waterfall, and shimmy up spiraling netting to discover the insides of a mighty red oak tree.

Zoo Atlanta
Occupying nearly 40 acres (16 hectares) in Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta's lush natural habitats showcase more than 1,000 animals representing some 200 species from around the world. The zoo is best known for its gorillas – more reside here than anywhere else in the United States – and for being one of four U.S. zoos that house giant pandas. If you have kids, visiting Zoo Atlanta is one of the best family things to do in Atlanta.

Centennial Olympic Park
Created to be a gathering place for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, Centennial Olympic Park is a verdant oasis that serves both locals and tourists. With a children’s playground, eateries on-site and short steps away, and its prime downtown Atlanta location, the park can be either destination or way station. Be sure to time your visit with one of the pop-up water fountains' "performances."

Martin Luther King Jr. National History Site

Visitors can pay tribute and learn about Martin Luther King Jr. at this National Historic Site, which includes his crypt, with eternal flame; his childhood home; Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he served as pastor; and a visitor center that showcases his important civil rights work. Recordings of his sermons and speeches play inside the church, bringing his message – in his own voice – to new generations of listeners.

Piedmont Park
Since 1904, Piedmont Park has encouraged visitors to engage with nature. Sports fields, skating and biking paths – separate from well-marked jogging and walking paths – and a dog park where four-legged friends romp leash-free invite both casual and organized play. Children of all ages will be enchanted by the Noguchi Playscape, an intersection of shape, color and texture designed for active and enthusiastic interaction.

3405 Lenox Road, NE · Atlanta, Georgia 30326 USA
Atlanta, GA 30326
United States
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlbc-atlanta-marriott-buckhead-hotel-and-conference-center/

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