First, the Microsoft plan of saving $1 billion is showing its effect, check Seattle Times story here. Yes, no fancy bags, t-shirts or caps for this TechNet, and not even a decent notepad and pen. Anyway, they called (the organizer team) and keep calling and reminding me to reach at the hotel by 07:30. And yes, I was stupid to follow them, though I was not alone. There were no huge rush and people coming at 09:00 got registered in 5 minutes and were at the key note address.
I really liked the talk about SQLCLR integration and developer tips by Mahesh Prakriya.
This is 2nd day at TechNet. Let me compile both days and come back.