The Sabre® DevCon is open to current customers that already have a relationship with Sabre and are using Sabre technologies built for application development. Examples include Sabre approved third-party developers, airlines, agencies, and TMCs.
Dallas is a fast growing city that has always fostered innovation and entrepreneurship and we believe that our unique conference will do the same for our Sabre Travel Network® and Sabre Airline Solutions developer community. Not only will our DevCon sessions address and inform attendees about the latest in travel commerce and Sabre’s offerings but we also want to provide a venue where developers have hands-on sessions, the ability to network with other Sabre developers and the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Sabre’s technology thought leaders.
DevCon promises to provide engaging sessions to harness the power of Sabre, the largest global travel commerce provider. We want to provide the best foundation to build useful applications, education on proven best business practices and the tools to expand business opportunities and connect with customers.
The Sabre DevCon is open to approved developers that already have a relationship with Sabre. You should attend if you are:
The US$200.00 conference fee can be paid online during the registration process or at the conference. If you wish to pay at the conference, choose the offline payment option. We accept cash, traveler’s checks, company checks, Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
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Unless otherwise noted, the sessions are open to all conference attendees.
| Sabre Web Services sessions | |
| Sabre API sessions | |
| Sabre® Qik® Solution sessions |
| Monday, July 19, 2010 | |
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| Sabre Web Services sessions Audience: Sabre Web Services developers |
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| 09:00 – 09:30 | 2010 Update and Roadmap Overview
We will open the Sabre Web Services portion of the conference with an overview of 2010 planned deliverables. |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Solution
Content Overview Join our panel as we discuss 12-18 month plans and vision. Our panel includes the marketing owners of Air, Car, Hotel, Ticketing, Pricing, and Miscellaneous. |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Break |
| 11:00 – 13:00 | Registration |
| 11:15 – 12:15 | Content
and Usage Overview
This session will focus on new and recently released web services, and suggested ways to implement them in your environment. |
| 12:15 – 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Share
the Customer Experience
Customers share their insights in developing applications that have helped them build a better business using Sabre Web Services |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Ask
the Sabre Web Services Experts Panel
Curious about how something works? Want to know about a particular topic? Attend this interactive panel with Sabre Web Services experts and find out more! |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | Break |
| 15:45 – 16:15 | 2009
Customer Survey Response and Action Plan
Did you take the 2009 Sabre Web Services Customer Survey? Interested in knowing about the key results and action plan? Attend this session to learn customer feedback and our plans. |
| 16:15 – 16:45 | Sabre
Web Services Customer Communications
Learn about the multiple tools in place today that enable communications between Sabre and customers, and customer to customer interaction. |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Wrap Up / Housekeeping |
| 19:00 – 21:00 | Reception with Keynote Address Barry Vandevier, Chief Information Officer |
| Tuesday, July 20, 2010 | |
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| 08:00 – 09:00 | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Opening
Our opening session will introduce our customers and our solutions and set the stage for a productive, collaborative and fun conference |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Building Your Business with Sabre
Industry leaders and top Sabre speakers give you an insider’s view of the strategies, platform enhancements and plans that are either available today or coming next to help you build your business with us. |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Customer
Corner
It's all about you! We welcome customers who will present a challenge they faced, the solution they created to overcome the challenge and the measurable benefits of implementing that solution |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Product
Expo
Explore the latest capabilities of Sabre Web Services, the Sabre API, Sabre Qik Solutions, Turbo Sabre, Ticketing Assistant, Power Assistant, and more. This is also a great opportunity to network with Sabre experts and others in the community |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Product Expo Continued |
| 14:00 – 15:15 | People
Need People The convergence of social media and the mobile lifestyle is game-changing and mad fast. 71% of US business travelers now carry a Smartphone and an equal number rely on their social network to plan travel. For today’s wired, connected and engaged consumer, it’s all about maximizing the experience. Social Media + Mobile = What they want (and How, Where and When they want it!). Jan Altemeier leads the team delivering the travel industry’s most powerful innovations focused on this new era of social community. Her insights are foundational to Sabre’s investment across a broad portfolio. People need people. But do they need you? Attend this dynamic session to learn why we believe the answer is, ‘Yes!’ |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Break |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Voice
of the Customer
This session offers you an opportunity to talk to the solution leaders about concerns and issues that you have on your mind. This constructive forum will ensure that issues are collected and owners assigned to their resolution. |
| 19:00 – 21:00 | Evening
Event Casino Night with Singer |
| Wednesday, July 21, 2010 | |
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| 08:00 – 09:00 | Continental Breakfast |
| 08:30 – 9:00 | Voice
of the Customer Recap
Listen to the outcome of the voice of the customer session as we review the feedback and assign owners. |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | He
Who Dares to Differentiate Wins Robert Wiseman, Chief Technology Officer One of the biggest problems facing the IT industry as a whole is the amount of time effort that is spent on non-differentiating aspects of our respective businesses. Understanding and addressing this point is one of the most important things we can do. Robert Wiseman, Chief Technology Officer |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Answers
on Ancillaries Kyle Moore, Vice President Product Marketing Airline merchandising, unbundling, and ancillaries -- what are the drivers? What are the solutions? When will they arrive? And, where is this all going? Attend this entertaining session and learn about Sabre’s vision for ancillary services. Kyle Moore, Vice President Product Marketing |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Imagination
+ Vision = Legendary Solutions
As Steve Jobs said “Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations”. At Sabre, our imagination and vision have led to innovative solutions which we showcase during this session. |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Closing
Before our conference takes various different tracks we will come together to enjoy awards and prize giving time |
| Sabre API sessions Audience: Sabre API developers |
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| 13:30 – 14:30 | 2010 Roadmap and Strategy
We will open the Sabre API portion of the conference with an overview of 2010 planned deliverables. |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Open Forum API Q&A
Got questions? Participate in this Open Forum where you can have your questions about APIs and Printing answered |
| Sabre Web Services Optional
Tool Time Audience: Sabre Web Services developers |
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| 13:30 – 16:30 | Sabre
Web Services Optional Tool Time
Need to get some additional answers to questions about web services? Tool Time is intended for that purpose and we plan to have experts on hand as your wrap up your visit with us. |
| Thursday, July 22, 2010 | |
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| Sabre® Qik® Solution
sessions Audience: Sabre Qik Solution customers |
|
| 08:30 – 09:15 | Opening
We will open the Sabre Qik Solution portion of the conference with a glimpse into the strategic technical direction for our solutions so that you can envision how you will incorporate proposed enhancements into your solutions. In addition, we’ll review some of the newer media opportunities that we hope you are leveraging. |
| 09:15 – 10:15 | Harnessing
the Power: Customer Case Studies
Some of our valued community members share how they harness the power of the Developer Tool to create their solutions. This session will be lead by several Sabre Airline Solutions and Sabre Travel Network customers. |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Enhancement
Showcase
During this session, we will showcase recent Sabre Qik Solution enhancements. We are sure that you will be excited to see some of the changes which include Application Modules, enhanced popup capabilities, and many more. |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Enhancement
Voting
Get out and vote! Please plan to attend this session as we review the current enhancement list and provide the community with an opportunity to vote on the items that you want to see incorporated into the product in the coming years. |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch (San Antonio 2) |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Get
the most out of your Qik Solution Audience: Qik Application Managers The Sabre Qik Professional Services team can help you understand how you can optimize your investment in the Sabre Qik Solution and measure results from deploying your solution. Join us as we discuss how we delve into your situation to grasp what you really want to know and give you answers you can trust, information you can use, and guidance you can follow to make your business even better. |
| 13:00 – 16:45 | Developer
Practicum Audience: Qik Application Developers It’s time to get your hands dirty! After you’ve seen some of the recent enhancements, we are sure that you will want to use them. Or maybe you want to get some experience with other features in the product. During this extended session, we will provide an opportunity for you to use the latest version of the Developer Tool to develop sample applications using the following features:
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| 15:00 – 15:30 | Break |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Closing
As we close the conference we will review highlights, action items and how we continue to stay in touch until the next time we are all together again. |
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Dallas, Texas 75240
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Enjoy access to the best shopping, dining, and entertainment in prestigious North Dallas. The hotel is located within the impressive Galleria shopping center with over 200 shops, restaurants, and attractions all just an elevator ride away.
DFW Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
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One of Dallas's largest and most popular shopping centers, the Galleria
offers more than 200 shops anchored by Macy's, Marshall Field's, Saks
Fifth Avenue
and Nordstrom. The mall also boasts an ice-skating center, various
entertainment venues, a five-screen General Cinema theater and many fine
restaurants.
Attire for the conference is business casual and casual for evening events. Jeans are appropriate at the evening events.
The US$200.00 conference fee can be paid online during the registration process or at the conference. If you wish to pay at the conference, choose the offline payment option. We accept cash, traveler's checks, company checks, Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
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