Join Us @ DockerCon Here is a packet to help convince your boss to send you to DockerCon 2016 in Seattle

DockerCon Seattle Washington State Convention Center June 19-21, 2016

Convince your boss We are excited to host 4,000 attendees in Seattle this year for our largest DockerCon event to date. DockerCon is the annual community and industry event for makers and operators of next generation distributed apps built with containers. The 2.5-day conference provides talks by practitioners, hands-on labs, an expo of Docker ecosystem innovators and great opportunities to share experiences with your peers. DockerCon 2016 will be held June 19-21 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington. Send your team to DockerCon If Docker is important to your daily workflow or your business, you and your team should attend DockerCon 2016 to stay up to date on the latest progress with the project and ecosystem. Here is a packet of information to help get you to DockerCon. Why Attend DockerCon

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• Learn the latest container tech & develop your Docker skills • Build a stronger network in the community • There will be content & activities for everyone - whether you are just getting started with Docker or you’re a seasoned pro

• Build a trip budget and send your boss a request letter • Sponsor DockerCon - contact [email protected] • Build something cool or contribute to Docker in one of our hack rooms or hands-on labs

Something for everyone DockerCon is the best place to learn and share experiences with the industry’s greatest minds.

Keynotes Join Docker Founder & CTO Solomon Hykes and Docker CEO, Ben Golub, as they discuss the State of Docker, the latest product and ecosystem announcements as well as Docker’s roadmap.

Breakout Sessions DockerCon content is sorted into 7 tracks including Black Belt, Use Case, Wild Card, Ecosystem, Community Theater and more. Topics will range across all experience levels from beginners to advanced. All sessions are 45 minutes.

BoF Sessions Birds-of-a-Feather (BoF) sessions are informal group meetings where attendees gather to discuss topics of interest without a preplanned agenda. BoF topics can range from issues and themes from the conference sessions, to common lessons learned in the community.

Hands-on Labs Hands-On Labs will provide conference attendees with the opportunity to gain experience with various Docker features and use cases. Each lab runs between 15-30 minutes, covering both introductory and more advanced topics. Labs are self-paced so attendees can learn at their own speed when they have time during the day.

Something for everyone (Continued) Workshops Taking place Sunday afternoon, the pre-conference workshops are a great opportunity for you to get acquainted with Docker and have more specific instruction on Docker products and services. Topics and skill levels will range from introduction to Docker to Docker for Java Developers. Workshops are three hours and intended to be hands-on tutorials led by Docker and industry experts. See docker.com/workshops for more info.

Wednesday Training Classes We are excited to offer full day training exclusive to DockerCon attendees immediately following the conference on Wednesday. Training will be split into two tracks to chose from: Introduction to Docker for Developers or Docker Datacenter for Operations. The training course will be offered for a special rate of $750 (normally $2000). Class sizes will remain small so that you can get 1:1 attention from the Docker team and certified trainers. See docker.com/training for more info.

DockerCon Schedule We have extended the conference this year to 2.5 days with hands-on workshops beginning on Sunday afternoon. General sessions, breakout sessions & ecosystem expo will take place Monday Tuesday.

Sunday, June 19

Hands-on Workshops & Labs Registration Opens Ecosystem Expo Hours Welcome Reception

Monday, June 20

Breakfast General Session Breakout Sessions Hands-on Labs Ecosystem Expo Lunch Happy Hour hosted by Sponsors Official DockerCon After Party

Tuesday, June 21

Breakfast General Session Breakout Session Hands-on Labs Ecosystem Expo Lunch Closing General Session: Cool Hacks

Wednesday, June 22

Paid Training dockercon.com/ training Group Planning and Summits Invite only events

DockerCon Tickets A DockerCon ticket includes full conference access to general sessions, breakouts, hands-on labs, ecosystem expo, meals provided at the event(s), happy hours and official after party. All pricing is in USD.

Ticket Prices Early Bird - Until 11:59 PM February 19 Standard - Until 11:59 PM June 19 Standard with Group Discount*



$742.00 $990.00 $891.00

Add-Ons: Sunday Workshops Thursday Full Day Training Course



$40.00 $750.00





We have sold out of tickets a each previous DockerCon. We highly encourage you to secure tickets before June. Stay up to date on ticket sales status on our social channels. *Group discount of 10% is applied automatically to groups registering with 6 people or more

Substitutions & Cancelations No refund on Early Bird registrations; substitutions only. Substitutions will be accepted through May 20, 2016 via email to [email protected]. For Standard registration, a $25 cancellation fee will be charged with written cancellation made by 5:00pm Pacific on May 27, 2016 via email to [email protected]. No refund will be given for cancellations made after May 27, 2016.

Travel Information Conference Venue: Washington State Convention Center This is where all general DockerCon activities such as general session, breakouts, meals, etc will take place here. The Official DockerCon After Party will take place off-site. Stay tuned for more info.

Closest Airport: Seattle-Tacoma (SEA-TAC) International Airport SEA-TAC is the closest airport to the convention center conference hotels. From SEA-TAC the conference center is easily accessible by automobile from I-5 and I-90. You can also take the light rail all the way to the last stop at Westlake Center. The convention center is just a couple blocks away.

DockerCon Hotels We’ve worked directly with Visit Seattle to guarantee discount hotel rates for our attendees. Book through the DockerCon website to be entered in a special giveaway with prizes donated by Visit Seattle and Docker. Sheraton Seattle Hotel Address:1400 6th Avenue, Seattle WA Rates: $255 - $285 per night

Westin Seattle Address: 1900 5th Ave, Seattle WA Rates: $239 per night

As the official DockerCon Hotel, the Sheraton is conveniently located directly across for the convention center so you’ll be in the heart of DockerCon activities here. This rate includes internet and access to the fitness center. We will also host a 24 hour hack lounge at the Sheraton open to all DockerCon attendees.

Rate includes internet and access to the fitness center

Travel Information Visa Information If you are visiting from outside the US, you may need a visa. We recommend checking in advance with your country’s local consulate or embassy. The DockerCon team is happy to provide an invitation letter to assist with your visa application. To request a visa letter, please send an email to [email protected] and provide the following Information:

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Full name on passport Date of birth Place of birth Gender (male, female) Passport Number Place of issue Date of issue Date of expiration Are you a Government Official [Yes, No]

Plan Your Trip Sending an employee to a conference is an investment and can be a big expense. Below you will find a budget template to help you plan for your trip.

Budget Item Transportation from SEA-TAC To get from the airport to the convention center or hotel, you will need to take a taxi, shuttle or light-rail. We provide transportation to any hosted off-site activities such as the after party, but you may need to budget for taxi, uber or lyft for external activities or meetings.

Hotel See above for DockerCon hotel rates

Registration Standard Registration: $990 Sunday Workshop: +$40

Wednesday Training This will be an 8 hour training course with limited seats available. For more information visit dockercon.com/ training

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Sample Letter Dear [Manager’s Name], I would like to attend DockerCon 2016 taking place in Seattle from June 19-21. DockerCon is the first and only container-centric conference organized by Docker, Inc for the Docker and container ecosystem. As you know, container virtualization and services are becoming more important than ever to our IT organization, offering new opportunities for us to increase agility and cost efficiency. Docker is an open platform for developers and system administrators to build, ship and run distributed applications. With Docker, IT organizations shrink application delivery from months to minutes, frictionlessly move workloads between data centers and the cloud and can achieve up to 20X greater efficiency in their use of computing resources. Inspired by an active community and by transparent, open source innovation, Docker containers have been downloaded more than 2 billion times and Docker is used by millions of developers across thousands of the world’s most innovative organizations, including eBay, Baidu, the BBC, Goldman Sachs, Groupon, ING, Yelp, and Spotify. Here are a few ways this investment will pay off for [company name]: • I’ll have a chance to talk with with technical experts and leaders who will be on hand to share best practices, handson training, lessons learned, innovations in the ecosystem and much more. In addition to the 60+ breakout sessions, the conference gives me the chance to problem solve with Docker employees and partners showcasing integrated solutions. • I’ll see all the newest solutions side-by-side in the Ecosystem Expo Hall - they are expecting close to 100 sponsors and exhibitions. This will be an excellent way to separate hype from reality so that we can make the best purchase decisions. • I will be among the first to learn about Docker’s latest offering: Docker Containers as a Service (CaaS). CaaS allows businesses to achieve agility and control for Development and IT Operations teams to build, ship, and run any app, anywhere. This will be the 5th DockerCon and the largest to date. According to post-event surveys, 95% of past attendees would recommend DockerCon to their peers. All of the DockerCon sessions are posted online after the event, so I can continue my research and education throughout the year. Here is an approximate breakdown of conference costs:

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Transportation from SEA-TAC Hotel Registration Wednesday Training

I am currently working on ways to reduce expenses, including discount hotel rates and ride sharing. I’d like to register before the tickets sell out. I’ll be sure to submit a post-conference report on my learnings and key-takeaways. I can also share relevant information with our company and customers. Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to your reply. Regards, [Your name]