I just got my invite to, and registered for, the NY launch event on 2/20. I had a choice between the NY and SF event (on 2/22).

I attended the 8700 event last year with Lance Armstrong and this year's celeb it Tiki Barbar.

Not sure what's in store however hoping that they'll provide complementary units to all the attendees like they did last year. It sounds like they are going to showcase products from key software channel partners and have the Cingular and RIM execs there to answer questions and build interest in the new units and capabilities.

Anyone else get their invite or have further details?

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That's right but I will note they seem to have their act together on this launch with product promised into the channels the day after the NYC event, so the question is will units be at the event or come later.

Wow...how do you get an invite? I guess you have to be important....

I received my invite via email at 1PM ET. . . . registered for NY event and confirmation email received within minutes. . ..

Here's the context of the email invite:

You are invited to join Research in Motion® and Cingular, now the new AT&T, as we reveal new solutions for enterprise productivity and extend the service, expertise and applications that you have come to expect from us.

Mark February 20, 2007 on your calendar for this exclusive event, hosted by Research In Motion’s President, Co-CEO and Founder Mike Lazaridis and Kent Mathy, President of Cingular’s Business Markets Group, and meet our special celebrity guest speaker, former New York Giants star Tiki Barber.

Register now and attend to receive a special thank you gift from BlackBerry and Cingular.


...... I wonder what the special thank you gift will be?

I'm on the N list N = Never invited

special kool-aid.

You know, tell them you forgot your invitation at home, but that the 450 users you take care of at work will be very unhappy if you are not able to relay the information from the event that you're hoping to communicate to them.

Then again, the event is probably not worth crashing. Not like a wedding or party where you can get free booze and food.

The security is actually tight, but there is free booze and food. In fact the BLUE martini's were quite nice - and that is the color of RIM and ATT.

I don't know about that. Last year, at the 8700 event, there was plenty of free booze and free food (and free blackberrys!)

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There always is free booze and food. Silly contests. all in the name of fun

As soon as you use that lame excuse, you'll be escorted out the door . . . registration required online, and they do require registration code to submit your info. . .

As far as food and drinks . . . well those of you who attended know that there's plenty to go around... and with a 3-hour open bar, better get a designated driver or car service available to take you home....

Gives me something to look forward to after work next thurs. I doubt they will give them away free this year because there were so many problems last year. They promised the people at the rollout they would be the new kid on the block but the stores got the 8700 before we did. Hopefully if they do this year they will have them onsite. But again if they do it's free so can't complain. I still haven't read the Lance Armstrong book.

Now that IS funny!

Funny that they only cater to the East and West....like the North, Midwest, and Dirty South don't pump MAJOR cash into their wallets.....

wait wait so how do you get invited?

True but when you see how many people in SF and silicon valley use Blackberrys you will be shocked. I probably see about 50 in use everyday just riding the muni to work.

It's true....everyone out here has a BB....

Loving it!!!!

Does anyone know of a way to get invited to the SF event?

It is only for compnays. You might want to have your compnay check with your cingular/att rep.

With as many company headquarters there are in Austin, you would think we *might* qualify for one of those launch events. :p

...and a portion of MY users are in Cali!

I just got my invitation for the NY event from my Cingular Rep. Im excited to go. How did it work last year with the 8700 launch party? When they gave out the free 8700 did you need to sign up for new service with them?
My blackberry is currently on Verizon but I do have a Cingular line with my blackjack. I guess worst case I could slap my blackjack sim into the new Bberry if thats the special gift.

I am def going to call my rep right now. I will report back.
Hopefully I can get invited....

Now, if I can work this out...want to set up a place to meet fellow BBforum users?
SF location I am talking about.

Ok i'm jealous.....gggrrrr

Remember; you are me at the event. NR

Well, I tried to work some magic and get invited, but I don't know if it worked.
I am waiting for an email back. We'll see. I will let you know, and if it works out, lets meet up at the event somewhere.

I am in the Bay Area. I'll check with my Cingular Rep too however I will be surprised if I am able to get an invite. I don't think they would hand those out to anyone that asks...

Had to sweat for a few days, but got my invite today!

There will be a Chicago event as well.

According to my Cingular rep, the Chicago event will be on February 28th from 8:30am - 12:00pm. The events won't be exactly the same - - the Chicago event is in the early morning and it sounds like the Chicago attendees won't receive a "special thank you gift".

The invite for the NY/SF event:

You are invited to join Research in Motion® and Cingular, now the new AT&T, as we reveal new solutions for enterprise productivity and extend the service, expertise and applications that you have come to expect from us.

Register now and attend to receive a special thank you gift from BlackBerry® and Cingular.

And the invite for the Chicago event:

You are invited to join Research in Motion® and Cingular, now the new AT&T, as we reveal new solutions for enterprise productivity and extend the service, expertise and applications that you have come to expect from us.

Mark February 28th, 2007 on your calendar.

Register by February 16th and be entered into a drawing to win a free BlackBerry® device with accessory package.

Does anyone know what the full list of launch event cities is? I'm wondering if there is a launch event in Minneapolis, MN.

where is the nyc event?

GOT IT!!!!

I am in! hahahahhahah

Okay, lets plan a place to meet at the SF event... I will start a new thread on it.

I also registered for the event tonight. Anybody know what the free gift is? Im curious

Good gift = a nice...new 8800
Bad gift = a party bag of useless vendor junk

We will know tonight what the NY people get.

What was the gift for the 8700 launch?

Gift for the 8700 launch was an 8700 - came after even in a very cool, very nice black leather valet with a place for a pic on top. There should be a pic in an old thread here.

Were you required to sign up for service to get the free blackberry? Who else is coming to the launch party in NYC tonight? What do they do for 3 hours?

No but they were locked to Cingular. Presumed you are a loyal customer to get the invite in the first place.

can someone please pm me where to register for the nyc event...i would greatly appreciate it and like to go to this event tonite. u can also forward the email to my email address @ . thx in advance.