Max 2008 was one of the best I've ever attended for 5 Big reasons imho:

1.

Focused skill based development labs/training tutorials for working developers. OK I'm a bit biased as for the past year or so I've been delving into mobile development to find at Max '08 mobile is now mainstream. I got seven on topic sessions on my agenda on Mobile and appreciate the terrific input.

2.

Inspirational input from the experience of business development especially small business in mobile area.

3.

Networking opportunites especially at lunchtime and Max community lounge where I met some great people.

4.

Sneak peaks, looking at emerging software.

5.

De Young night out great occasion.

Thanks to all who put in the great work and imho put in the right choices to make it such a resounding success. What's for me most important from all the above? Well, that would be number 1 above, to come away from Max with some solid training in the areas you are most interested in, along with a development roadmap you can rely upon to put to good use over the medium to long term. Got it from Max08:-)

cheers

Colm