The true value of the conference is the unique forum it provides for attendees to interact with their i5/OS community. After a full day of learning, the evening iSocials provide the opportunity to relax, have some fun, and exchange knowledge and real-world experiences with speakers, solution providers and IBM. The iSocials available to attendees throughout the week include:

• iSocial – Ask the Experts Night
  This educational roundtable takes place Sunday night and is one of the most valuable events. Stroll from table to table to get one-on-one time with some of the top specialists in their fields. Each of more than 15 tables focuses on a different technology, such as PHP, WDSc and Security. Bring a list of questions and find answers that will surprise you. Use the information you collect to help plan which sessions you’ll attend throughout the week. This event is sponsored by Group8 Security.
  
  New at this Ask the Experts is a forum for "expert tips." Any member may submit a tip and prizes will be awarded to the top ten. Submit your tip on the "Expert_Tips" discussion forum at http://isociety.common.org.
  
  
• iSocial – All Attendee Reception in Expo
  Visit the Expo Monday evening for an All Attendee Reception! Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres as you continue checking out the latest technologies.
  
  
• iSocial – Fun and Games Night
  Tuesday’s iSocial is always a fun-filled night. With a mix of the older classics and some new, we will have a variety of games for all to play Tuesday evening. Games are great ice breakers and iSocials are all about bringing folks together, networking and, most importantly, having FUN. A sure fire way to learn more about your friends or bond with some new ones, is to collaborate and compete with them in a friendly game of the likes of Uno, Trivial Pursuit, Charades, Balderdash or poker! Feel free to bring you own favorite game to play as well! We’ll have light refreshments and music to round out the evening. Be sure to come by. This fun evening is sponsored by IBM Rational Software.
  
  
• iSocial – Recognition Night
  On Wednesday, show your appreciation and thank the many volunteers who help keep COMMON moving ahead. It is also another great opportunity to converse with other i5/OS professionals and share ideas and experiences. Other recoginition will take place as well...
  
  Don't miss the i CaN Have Fun! raffle during iSocial - Recognition Night. It's your chance to win a cool prize. Rules are provided in the i CaN Have Fun! packet distributed at registration.
  
  If you want to play the BONK game on Thursday night, be sure to check the "I want to play" box in your i CaN card.
  
  
• iSocial – Main Event
  Food and laughter - the best medicine! On Thursday night, during COMMON’s iSocial – Main Event, COMMON literally is going "BONK"ers! Join in to watch or play BONK - a unique Comedy Game Show that will have you having more fun the boss would condone (we won't tell)!

  Designed by professional comedians and hosted by top comedy entertainers, BONK is a visually stimulating, fast-paced, innovative game show that combines the fun of a live action TV game show, a general knowledge test, and some plain silliness. It promises to be an entertaining night filled with good food and fun and a final chance to network with your COMMON friends. After days of intense sessions, BONK will be just the tension reliever you'll need to end the week. Plan to stay for the evening and enjoy! Learn more about this fun night.
  

In addition to the nightly iSocials, attendees can take part in iSociety Face to Face Sessions - formerly Birds of a Feather sessions (BOFS) - brought to you by the Community and Networking program area. Session rooms are available for "face to face" discussions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings between the hours of 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and topics can be about any special interest - technical or otherwise.

Don't miss the second annual Industry SIG Luncheon held during COMMON's Annual Meeting and Exposition. This limited availability event will provide invaluable networking opportunities to attendees as well as an industry specific presentation. You must pre-register for this luncheon in order to participate. Click here for more details.