Coverage of
The 2002 Microsoft Stampede Conference
By J. Carlton Collins, CPA 

 


New Conference Emcee

After 15 years of hosting Stampede, Don Nelson turned over the reigns to a new Emcee – Matt G. Don stirred a good roar from the crowd when he reported that he had been trying to get rid of that job for the last 10 years.

Matt has actually been emceeing the Microsoft Convergence Conference in Orlando, FL for the past couple of years, so he does bring some experience to the table. Matt & crew did a good job of moving through the audience and interviewing attendees on the big screen in a lively and comical manner. Perhaps his best line occurred when Matt interviewed Scottish attendee Steve Johnson - who wore a kilt to the Awards Ceremony and was seated high in the upper seats. Unfortunately, I can't repeat that line here - but it was a memorable line. (Mr. Johnson is shown to the right)

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