CAP Euro Barcelona 2008 - Official Thread

[JohnG]

Its on now, mutha**************, lol can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chips]

Got my event tickets sorted today, now on to the painful flight and hotel accomodations. If all comes together I will be there

[mickjf]

Yeah, the nou camp is definitely a specticle, unfortunately Ronaldinho is gone to pastures new! However seeing Messi in the flesh would be unbelievable!

My first real event in Barce folks, so what can i expect? (Apart from sunburn!!) Is it all 50-50 in terms of work and play? lol

[KrisR]

I'll be there, and am looking forward to meeting some of you guys!

[guljo]

Originally Posted by mickjf

My first real event in Barce folks, so what can i expect? (Apart from sunburn!!) Is it all 50-50 in terms of work and play? lol

If you don't expect anything you cant be disappointed.

You wont be anyway

[alexpratt]

Originally Posted by mickjf

My first real event in Barce folks, so what can i expect? (Apart from sunburn!!) Is it all 50-50 in terms of work and play? lol

I think this is down to the person - Some people are 99% work and arrange huge amounts of meetings chat with as many people as possible and don't often make the parties - Others oversleep, party from early afternoon to early morning and don't really do any work. I think the ideal is to be inbetween (which is kind of obvious)

Personally I would try and plan your time as much as you can before and arrange as many meetings now as time will fill up - So look at the sponsor page and contact those people you want to meet (if you don't have their details PM me) look at the schedule page and work out which sessions are of interest and finally make some time to go round the stands and meet new programs or ones that you already work with but hope to improve the relationship with.

Of course remember you there is also the parties so don't forget to take some time out and go to the networking parties because you will meet way more people there and make some genuine friends.

Oh and soon we'll announce the plan for the Sunday which will involve a bit of networking, a chance to see the city, and of course an opportunity to soak in the local food and drink.

Hope that all made sense

[thisisvegas]

Next week I will have a guide prepared including maps to try to cover everything from transportation, restaurants, bars, safety, tourist destinations/events and everything else. I have lived there nearly a year and Barcelona is my second home. Willing to help answer any questions you may have about the city.

For hotels I believe the conference hotel is booked. You can find other hotels along Avinguda Diagonal or close to the hotel but I don't know how much more of a difference it will make unless you are a 5 minute walk. Otherwise there are many nice hotels all over the city and staying near Sants Estacio (hotel Barcelona Sants) many affiliates will be there which is close to Placa Espanya, also a nice area. Other nice areas are Placa Catalunya and anything along Las Ramblas. If you want a safe and relaxed area then I recommend staying in the L'Eixample area which is more residential and within walking distance to just about everything.

Either way book now since the 24th is one of Barcelona's most important festivals of the year and the city is going to be very filled. I will be around to help and will check this thread often. If you want some personal help or have questions you want to ask me directly you can post here, pm me or find me john [at velvet-vegas [dot com, same as msn or find me at skype[ thisisvegas

John

[mediahut]

Just a quickie to let you all know....Mediahut are now arranging lazy lunches and decadent drinks and super suppers on our Yacht in Barcelona during EIG/CAP.

Contact me for availability. (dont wait too long though....its filling up)

[alexpratt]

Quick update on the ASOP - The email has just gone out with teh passwords and schedule on it and it starts TODAY - If you didn't get it make sure you register on asop.com or mail me and I'll send it over to you. Discussion with full schedule is displayed here http://www.casinoaffiliateprograms.c...011#post172011

[alexpratt]

Two things:

1 - Next Everest Poker ASOP free roll is today and its looking empty compared to last week - Get involved!

2 - Details on the Thursday night party are below - Check out the "Wild Orchids" jeremy you won't be disappointed

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Thursday night is Mega Party night with all drinks on the house from 23:00 till late and the best DJs bringing the best music! Get your Blackjack.com chip from Canaffco staff at the shows or on the night (passphrase for chips : “I want to be a Blackjack.com Affiliate”).

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“Last year we held arguably the best party in Barcelona on the opening night of CAP and wanted to make it bigger and better without spoiling what proved to be a winning formula. We think we have found the solution by extending the fun over 5 days while still retaining the Thursday night CAP opening party as a Mega Party Night! Have fun and meet some of the Blackjack.com Wild Orchids on the night, or any other night over that busy week in Barcelona!” said Gian Perroni – Canaffco (Blackjack.com affiliate managers).