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August 20, 9:30-13:00<br><br>
 
August 20, 9:30-13:00<br><br>
   
<em>Exact room to be announced</em><br>
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<em>Room: Ontario</em><br>
 
Sheraton Chicago<br>
 
Sheraton Chicago<br>
 
301 E North Water St<br>
 
301 E North Water St<br>
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United States
 
United States
   
=== Hotel Options ===
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=== Break ===
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11:00 - 11:30, Coffee, Tea and Snacks provided
See [[http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/xen-project-developer-summit/attend/hotel-and-travel]]
 
 
== Topics to Discuss at the Developer Meeting ==
 
[[File:XenProjectHackathon2014x1130.png|1030px]]
 
 
== When and Where ? ==
 
 
=== Rackspace Ltd, May 29-30 ===
 
We [http://blog.xenproject.org/index.php/2014/03/27/rackspace-hosts-xen-project-hackathon-may-29-30-in-london/ confirmed] the Xen Project Hackathon for May 29-30, 2014 in London, UK at Rackspaces [http://www.rackspace.com/talent/hayes-london-uk/ London Site].
 
 
We will start at 9AM and finish at 5PM each day. '''There will also be an evening social event on May 29th : more details will follow.'''
 
 
Address:
 
:Rackspace Ltd<br>
 
:5 Millington Road<br>
 
:Hyde Park Hayes<br>
 
:Middlesex<br>
 
:UB3 4AZ<br>
 
 
'''[https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Hyde+Park+Hayes/@51.5019093,-0.4289322,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x487672636efffd4f:0x7731c18a69ac5290 Check out the event location on the map]'''
 
 
<gallery widths=120px heights=120px perrow=6 mode=nolines|packed caption="Pictures of the venue and past events">
 
File:Rackspace_events_1.JPG
 
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File:MA0139_N94_medium.jpg
 
File:Rackspace_events_2.JPG
 
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</gallery>
 
 
=== Schedule ===
 
 
==== May 29th ====
 
 
<pre>
 
8:45 - 9:30 Registration & Breakfast (Breakfast will be provided)
 
9:30 - 9:45 Welcome
 
9:45 - 10:30 Scheduling
 
10:30 - 11:30 Sessions 1
 
11:30 - 12:30 Sessions 2
 
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
 
13:30 - 14:30 Sessions 3
 
14:30 - 15:30 Sessions 4
 
15:30 - 16:00 Break
 
16:00 - 17:00 Sessions 4
 
17:00 - 17:30 Plenary
 
17:30 - 17:45 Group Photo
 
17:45 - 18:15 Walk to The Old Vinyl Factory
 
18:15 - 21:15 Dinner and Drinks @ The Old Vinyl Factory
 
</pre>
 
 
Information about [http://www.theoldvinylfactory.com/ The Old Vinyl Factory]
 
 
==== May 30th ====
 
<pre>
 
9:00 - 9:45 Breakfast
 
9:45 - 10:15 Scheduling
 
10:15 - 11:30 Sessions 1
 
11:30 - 12:30 Sessions 2
 
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
 
13:30 - 14:30 Sessions 3
 
14:30 - 15:30 Sessions 4
 
15:30 - 16:00 Break
 
16:00 - 16:45 Plenary: Share achievements
 
16:45 - 17:00 Closing
 
</pre>
 
   
 
=== Hotel Options ===
 
=== Hotel Options ===
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See [http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/xen-project-developer-summit/attend/hotel-and-travel Xen Project Developer Summit]
   
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== Topics to Discuss ==
==== StayCity Serviced Apartments (~5 minutes from venue) ====
 
[http://www.staycity.com/london/london-heathrow-apartments/ StayCity Serviced Apartments]<br>
 
[https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Staycity+Serviced+Apartments+London+Heathrow/@51.503784,-0.419718,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x487672889c59301b:0xfc56ecf28f4901f2 Highpoint Village, Station Approach, Hayes UB3 4FN]<br>
 
'''Closest Train Station: Directly next to Hayes and Harlington Station''' (National Rail and District/Central tube line). 15/20 minutes to Paddington station on the Overground line and 15 minutes on the fast train to Paddington or 30 minutes on the slow train.<br>
 
Distance from Venue: 4 minute walk to Rackspace office.<br>
 
Nightly Rate is £68-£90, not central <br>
 
'''[https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Staycity+Serviced+Apartments+London+Heathrow,+Highpoint+Village,+Station+Approach,+Hayes+UB3+4FN,+United+Kingdom/5+Millington+Rd,+Hayes+UB3+4AZ,+UK/@51.5032581,-0.4234644,16z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m19!4m18!1m5!1m1!1s0x487672889c59301b:0xfc56ecf28f4901f2!2m2!1d-0.419718!2d51.503784!1m5!1m1!1s0x4876726303bb0d7f:0x10537e037cea23ee!2m2!1d-0.4272108!2d51.5014648!2m4!5e2!6e5!7e2!8j1395738000!3e2 Directions]'''<br>
 
 
==== Hotel Xanadu (~23 minutes from venue) ====
 
[http://hotelxanadu.com/ Hotel Xanadu]<br>
 
[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hotel+Xanadu/@51.511767,-0.305886,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x48760df4d4ce60eb:0xa54fcddb4646b25b 26-42 Bond St, London W5 5AA]<br>
 
'''Closest Train Station''': '''Ealing Broadway''' (National Rail and District/Central tube line)<br>
 
Distance from Venue: Around 23 minutes to Venue and 15 minutes to Paddington station on the Overground line.<br>
 
Nightly Rate is £130-£220<br>
 
'''[https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Hotel+Xanadu,+26-42+Bond+St,+London+W5+5AA,+United+Kingdom/5+Millington+Rd,+Hayes+UB3+4AZ,+UK/@51.5167422,-0.364461,12z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m19!4m18!1m5!1m1!1s0x48760df4d4ce60eb:0xa54fcddb4646b25b!2m2!1d-0.305886!2d51.511767!1m5!1m1!1s0x4876726303bb0d7f:0x10537e037cea23ee!2m2!1d-0.4272108!2d51.5014648!2m4!5e2!6e5!7e2!8j1395738000!3e3 Directions]'''<br>
 
 
==== Hilton Paddington (~26 minutes from venue) ====
 
[http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/hilton-london-paddington-hotel-LONPDHI/index.html Hilton Paddington]<br>
 
[https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Hilton+London+Paddington+Hotel/@51.51563,-0.175759,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x48761ab2a5cc199d:0x7fabae3ec1c1ebb Hilton London Paddington Hotel, 146 Praed St, London W2 1EE]<br>
 
'''Closest Train Station''': '''Inside London Paddington Station''' (National Rail and multiple underground stations)<br>
 
Distance from Venue: Approx 30 minutes to Hayes and Harlington<br>
 
Nightly Rate is £180-£260<br>
 
'''[https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Hilton+London+Paddington+Hotel,+146+Praed+St,+London+W2+1EE,+United+Kingdom/5+Millington+Rd,+Hayes+UB3+4AZ,+UK/@51.530884,-0.3011294,11z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m19!4m18!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761ab2a5cc199d:0x7fabae3ec1c1ebb!2m2!1d-0.175759!2d51.51563!1m5!1m1!1s0x4876726303bb0d7f:0x10537e037cea23ee!2m2!1d-0.4272108!2d51.5014648!2m4!5e2!6e5!7e2!8j1395738000!3e3 Directions]'''<br>
 
 
==== Hotel Indigo Paddington (~27 minutes from venue) ====
 
[http://www.indigopaddington.com/ Hotel Indigo London Paddington]<br>
 
[https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Hotel+Indigo+London+-+Paddington/@51.515207,-0.174078,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x48761ab2b8f556df:0x6509a749b3584f2d 16 London Street, Paddington, London W2 1HL]<br>
 
'''Closest Train Station''': '''Inside London Paddington Station''' (National Rail and multiple underground stations)<br>
 
Distance from Venue: Approx 30 minutes to Hayes and Harlington<br>
 
Nightly Rate is £200-£280<br>
 
'''[https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Hotel+Indigo+London+-+Paddington,+16+London+St,+London+W2+1HL,+United+Kingdom/5+Millington+Rd,+Hayes+UB3+4AZ,+UK/@51.530884,-0.3005995,11z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m19!4m18!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761ab2b8f556df:0x6509a749b3584f2d!2m2!1d-0.174078!2d51.515207!1m5!1m1!1s0x4876726303bb0d7f:0x10537e037cea23ee!2m2!1d-0.4272108!2d51.5014648!2m4!5e2!6e5!7e2!8j1395738000!3e3 Directions]'''<br>
 
 
==== Mercure London Paddington Hotel (~26 minutes from venue) ====
 
[http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-8062-mercure-london-paddington/index.shtml Mercure London Paddington Hotel]<br>
 
[https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Mercure+London+Paddington+Hotel/@51.516156,-0.17481,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x48761ab29545d49f:0x534d5689f6e7c51 144 Praed St, Paddington, London, W2 1HU]<br>
 
'''Closest Train Station''': '''Inside London Paddington Station''' (National Rail and multiple underground stations)<br>
 
Distance from Venue: Approx 30 minutes to Hayes and Harlington<br>
 
Nightly Rate is £130-£200<br>
 
'''[https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Mercure+London+Paddington+Hotel,+144+Praed+St,+Paddington,+London+W2+1HU,+United+Kingdom/5+Millington+Rd,+Hayes+UB3+4AZ,+UK/@51.530884,-0.3009611,11z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m19!4m18!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761ab29545d49f:0x534d5689f6e7c51!2m2!1d-0.17481!2d51.516156!1m5!1m1!1s0x4876726303bb0d7f:0x10537e037cea23ee!2m2!1d-0.4272108!2d51.5014648!2m4!5e2!6e5!7e2!8j1395738000!3e3 Directions]'''<br>
 
 
==== Other Paddington Options ====
 
Note that there are many hotels within walking distance of [http://www.booking.com/landmark/gb/paddington-station.en.html?aid=314919;label=paddington-station-YLTpTGXNX_F*6yQVSeFKKwS35891325554:pl:ta:p11500:p2:ac:ap1t1:neg;ws=&gclid=CM3Whqfbrb0CFa3LtAod-FgAAQ London Paddington] at different price points
 
 
=== Transport Information ===
 
==== Getting from London Heathrow to Paddington and/or Ealing (Hotel Xanadu) ====
 
* [https://www.heathrowexpress.com/ Heathrow Express] will get you from LHR to Paddington in 15 minutes (runs every 15 minutes)
 
* [https://www.heathrowconnect.com/station-information Heathrow Connect] will get you to Ealing Broadway (Hotel Xanadu) in 10 minutes (runs every 30 minutes)
 
 
==== Getting from London Paddington to Hayes and Harlington Station ====
 
To get from London Paddington to Hayes and Harlington Station you have two fast options via London Overground
 
* Trains going to Oxford or Reading will stop in Hayes & Harlington. The train fare is £5.90 and takes 17 or 19 minutes
 
* [https://www.heathrowconnect.com/station-information Heathrow Connect] takes 20 minute and leaves at 03 and 33 past each hour
 
* There are approximately 7 trains leaving every hour
 
 
[[File:train.png|380x301px]]
 
 
To go back, take any train to London Paddington
 
 
==== Walking from Hayes and Harlington Station to the Rackspace Office ====
 
Click on Image for more information.<br>
 
[[File:Rackspace-directions.png|644x368px|link=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/HAYES+%26+HARLINGTON,+United+Kingdom/5+Millington+Rd,+Hayes+UB3+4AZ,+UK/@51.5022301,-0.4260827,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x4876728886030ecf:0xded1dba5ef09424!2m2!1d-0.420663!2d51.503095!1m5!1m1!1s0x4876726303bb0d7f:0x10537e037cea23ee!2m2!1d-0.4272108!2d51.5014648!3e2]]
 
 
=== Visa Invitation Letters ===
 
If you require an invitation, please send an e-mail to community dot manager at xenproject dot org
 
 
== Topics to Discuss, Code, Work on, ... at the Hackathon ==
 
 
=== Instructions ===
 
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* Lars Kurth, Citrix - can only do part of the meeting as my LinuxCon talk is at 12:15 - 13:00. Looking for somebody to chair/host the meeting. I am also willing to give up my space if need be.
 
* Lars Kurth, Citrix - can only do part of the meeting as my LinuxCon talk is at 12:15 - 13:00. Looking for somebody to chair/host the meeting. I am also willing to give up my space if need be.
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* Don Slutz, Verizon
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* Don Koch, Verizon (low priority: willing to give up my space)
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* Daniel Kiper, Oracle
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* Jim Fehlig, SUSE
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* Chunyan Liu, SUSE
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* Aravindh Puthiyaparambil, Cisco
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* Jan Beulich, SUSE
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* Luis R. Rodriguez, SUSE
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* David Vrabel, Citrix
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* George Dunlap, Citrix
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* Anil Madhavapeddy, Cambridge University
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* Julien Grall, Citrix
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* Russell Pavlicek, Citrix (lowest priority -- bump me if you need my chair; like Lars, I have a talk at 12:15)
   
 
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When and Where ?

August 20, 9:30-13:00

Room: Ontario
Sheraton Chicago
301 E North Water St
Chicago
IL 60611
United States

Break

11:00 - 11:30, Coffee, Tea and Snacks provided

Hotel Options

See Xen Project Developer Summit

Topics to Discuss

Instructions

Alternatively, you can reply to this mail and we will add you.

Topics

Please add your topic here

Confirmed Attendees

  • Lars Kurth, Citrix - can only do part of the meeting as my LinuxCon talk is at 12:15 - 13:00. Looking for somebody to chair/host the meeting. I am also willing to give up my space if need be.
  • Don Slutz, Verizon
  • Don Koch, Verizon (low priority: willing to give up my space)
  • Daniel Kiper, Oracle
  • Jim Fehlig, SUSE
  • Chunyan Liu, SUSE
  • Aravindh Puthiyaparambil, Cisco
  • Jan Beulich, SUSE
  • Luis R. Rodriguez, SUSE
  • David Vrabel, Citrix
  • George Dunlap, Citrix
  • Anil Madhavapeddy, Cambridge University
  • Julien Grall, Citrix
  • Russell Pavlicek, Citrix (lowest priority -- bump me if you need my chair; like Lars, I have a talk at 12:15)