Hi to my loyal reader (or are there more than one?),

I'm busy balancing supporting my SAP E-Recruiting client in their upgrade project preparation, and preparing for the SAP Insider HR2010 conference in two weeks in Orlando, FL. My current project is an upgrade of E-Recruiting from Enhancement Pack 3 (EhP3) to EhP4, along with a very ambitious set of enhancements to the SAP E-Recruiting product. The goal of my client is to have the best SAP E-Recruiting system possible. We'll be having a phased set of enhancements, with the first golive in August, and the last one March 2011.

I'm very excited about the HR2010 conference for several reasons:

• I hope to connect with clients that need support in their SAP E-Recruiting efforts.
• I want to meet potential future IngramTalent consultants. There are a lot of smart people at these conferences.
• I'm looking forward to seeing what's new in SAP HCM.
• I'm looking forward to seeing all my old friends in the industry.

This is the first time since the conference started in 2004 that I've had to do a lot of preparation work. At my previous employers I was given a branded shirt to wear and just showed up and presented.

I've decided to give away HR and business books signed by the authors to clients that talk to me about their SAP Talent Management plans. Since I won't have a booth this year, it will be interesting getting the word out. If you know anyone that has needs in the area of Talent Management please let me know.

I'm trying to get signed books by Lou Adler (Hire with Your Head), Libby Sartain (HR from the Heart), and Shari Storm (Motherhood is the new MBA). It's not an iPod or a Kindle, but seems more relevant to the audience. And it's good pool reading for when you take a break from the conference sessions!

I hope to see many familiar faces, and meet new people at the conference. Please feel free to leave comments if you are attending. Why are you attending? What excites you?

Cheers, Mark