Every year, the Oracle Hardware team recognizes the unique buzz that accompanies the season of OpenWorld. During the late nights kept possible by the grace of caffeine combined with the stress and eagerness for the event to run smoothly, we like to remind ourselves of why all our hard work is going to pay off. So, now that we've registered, here are some of our top reasons that we’re excited for Oracle OpenWorld 2012:

1. The Keynotes
   Just to name a few...Larry Ellison, Mark Hurd, Thomas Kurian, John Fowler and many more are speaking live. We're expecting to walk away from the keynotes with a new frame of reference on a vast array of hot topics.
   
2. Networking
   Whether it's through means of the OpenWorld Lounges, social media, or bars and cafes around Moscone Center, we'll be surrounded by people who are experts in the hardware field.
   
3. Hardware Sessions
   There are enough sessions to satisfy every Oracle hardware knowledge need.
   
4. Hardware Experts in General
   So many experts that we wish we could be in two places at once sometimes.
   
5. Pearl Jam & Kings of Leon
   Rock out with these two legendary bands at the Oracle Appreciation Event!
   
6. Oracle Music Festival
   Joss Stone, Macy Gray, the Hives, and Jimmy Cliff will be welcome escapes at the end of each day at OpenWorld, and are just a couple more reasons these all nighters before OpenWorld are worth it.
   
7. ORACLE TEAM USA and the America's Cup trophy
   After the sailors take on San Francisco Bay for Fleet Week, we’ll be soliciting them for autographs and taking pictures with them at OpenWorld.
   
8. Location, Location, Location
   The Moscone Center is beautiful and in the best location in San Francisco. We know the OpenWorld hype will get to us sometimes, and it's nice to know that we have pretty much everything San Francisco has to offer at our finger tips.

Why are you excited for #OOW? Tell us why!