1. The more centrally located the better.
2. Definitely UPS/FedEx integration, forms and reports customizing, best practices, "getting the most out of...", and demos of auxilliary programs. Maybe a brain-storming session on the future of Evo-ERP, too.  
 
Not that this forum isn't a great place to converse about all of this stuff, but many times follow-through is an issue with a forum. It's also a bear to wade through searches to find answers.
 
While we're on the subject of improvements, ever thought of using the open-source model for your documentation? No, not for programming your product, just for the help and docs portion. It could use some  correction, face lift, completion, and improvement, not to mention a new PDF version (which could be created on-the-fly, if setup properly). There would be a bit of overhead to managing the Content Management System that runs it, but that's much easier than keeping up with it yourself, eh?

Barcoding and how to automate the movement of inventory thru DBA.

here's another 2 cents for the pot.
 
Last October we attended a convention for MT manufacutres.  They had tours of local mfg'ers for us to learn from.  We picked up some great "lean" ideas.  Maybe one of your customers would be willing to let us see DBA in the wild.

I am leaning towards Phoenix.  It is warm, not much rain and while not truly "Centrally" located, it is a hub for America West and is serviced by Southwest so there are reasonably priced flight options from just about anywhere.  And there are a number of IS Tech subscribers in greater Phoenix  so a tour of "DBA in the wild" may well be an option.

June and I love Pheonix
 
we will come
 
 
J Dub

I think it would be very useful for us. Since I am the one who has to implement this whole thing in my company, I would love to see how the various parts of the program come together. I would like to see some information on the setup and various reports capabilities. Also some of the customizing of reports would be helpful.

We are planning February 9 & 10 for the IS Tech User symposium in Phoenix.  Hotel details to follow.  Estimated cost - Registration fee $45/person for 1 or 2 people per company; $25 per person for additional people per company - maybe more if we decide to include lunch; no additional charge for any symposium sessions; travel and lodging are your own responsibility.    
 
Once the costs are finalized, I will send a flyer out to all forum members with an agenda of sessions.  Initial concept is to have 2 conference rooms available.  One will host the formal seminars and the other will be open as an informal room to chat (face to face rather than via the forum) with other users, IS Tech support and programming staff.  
 
We are also considering offering more formal training seminars Feb 7 & 8 (for an additional charge) depending on interest.  Feedback welcome.  It's warm in Phoenix in February!!!  (At least warmer than Montreal which is where I happen to be this week as I write this!)

Okay, I'll admit I'm really excited about this opportunity to learn for other DBA/ISTS users.  So bear with me if I keep posting ideas & random thoughts!!!
 
Here's my latest thought...
 
I have several (tracking) processes done outside of DBA that I would like to somehow eliminate and depend solely on DBA/ISTS for the information need. A few of these tasks are very cumbersome to do let alone explain in writing (on the forum).  I would love the chance at the conference to bring my "printouts" and have 15-30 minutes to pitch my request(s) in front of the programmers and other attendees.  Maybe the current method of spreadsheets is the best way, maybe not.  Maybe others need something similar and we could all pitch in some $$$$ (did I get enough this time) to make our requests realities.  Maybe hearing requests of other attendees may launch amazing improvements in our own company.  Who knows...

Info and registration forms are now available at http://www.istechsupport.com/feb06symp.asp.  
 
If Lenette brings her dispenser and John brings the keg, we can all have a good time!!
 
Seriously, we are looking forward to an extremely productive session of interaction.  What do you (as users) want and what can we (as programmers and developers) do and at what cost?  
 
We can shape the future of the platform - the more opinions, the merrier.  If not for you, the subscriber and user of the software, there is no need for us (and ain't that a horrible thought!!!)  And it is WARM in Phoenix in February!!  At least compared to Rhode Island and Montana!! (where John & Lenette are coming in from).

Hi Lynn,
I called the hotel to book our rooms and they asked if you blocked rooms or had a preferred price??
 
So... did you??  do you??
 
 
Hey John,
So my 8 year old started drum lessons last week... should I bring him along??  LOL  

Hi Lynn,
 
I know you're busy with all the patches for the last update.  However, I thought I might mention that the phone number posted for the hotel is wrong.  The correct number to the hotel is 800-528-6481.

It just amazes me that Southwest flies to Rhode Island but not Montana.  We were not so lucky on prices but I did just book our two tickets for the conference and can't wait to meet everyone in person.

I cant wait to get out of this place and get to pheonix !
 
see ya all soon
 
J Dub