Like probably every other web designer out there @media 2006 is an event that I’d love to attend, however the registration fee of £395 (+VAT) really blows my chances out of the water.

First off I have to get any expenses past the financial controller wife, then following that I’d have to consider whether I’m really that desperate to blow upwards of £500 (once I factor in travel and beer) on a 2 day jolly in London. I guess it’s all a bit different if you’re working for an agency (like I used to) and you can get the expenses past the relevant person, but when you’re your own boss that figure really smarts.

Instead I’ve decided to book my place at one of the upcoming Carson Workshops; The Carson Summit – The Future of Web Apps. There’s a really exciting list of speakers including respected figures from Delicious, 37 Signals and Flickr to name just a few.

At just £75 (+VAT) it seems a bit of a steal if you ask me. If you’ve got your place reserved add your mugshot to the Carson Summit Flickr group and maybe I’ll see you there. :)