I have some deal propositions lined up that i will be presenting to management.
currently speaking with my key vendors for support on this.
Realistically, I want to offer exclusive deals and discounts to attendees. whilst it would be something to offer to every customer in the future, the initial few workshops are where I really want to treat the attendees as special.
There are people talking about coming from London to hear me rabble on about water cooling for a few hours. These are the people that deserve exclusive discounts etc.
not to say that there wont be discounts available for forum members also, but the attendees in my eyes should get special treatment in the form of goodie bags and a few bits and pieces to show our appreciation for being a part of this. That way we will build demand for spaces at each event and each workshop will fill up the spaces quickly each time I announce a date on the forums.
Excellent idea, especially a live stream for those of us you can't get there, for one reason or another.
I would also look at asking the Watercooling companies you deal with, to have a Rep involved from time to time, to give some advice and tips. You could also run a competition prior to his attendance and have him announce the winner(s), live on stream. Would be good PR for the companies involved and yourselves.