24 Hours of PASS brought an exceptional lineup of SQL Server and BI experts <http://www.sqlpass.org/24hours/2010/Sessions.aspx> from around the world in 24 back-to-back webcasts starting at 12:00 GMT (UTC) on May 19. Attendees got an in-depth look at the hottest SQL Server and BI topics <http://www.sqlpass.org/24hours/2010/Sessions.aspx> , including - as part of the SQL Server 2008 R2 Community Launch - the new SQL Server 2008 R2 <http://www.sqlpass.org/24hours/2010/SQLServer2008R2.aspx> , including business intelligence and data management innovations, and much more. The roster of phenomenal speakers featured many MVPs and previous PASS Summit presenters, including Donald Farmer <http://www.sqlpass.org/24hours/2010/Sessions/SolvingCommonBusinessProbl emswithMicrosoftPo.aspx> , Brad McGehee <http://www.sqlpass.org/24hours/2010/Sessions/ManageYourDBACareerDontLet ItManageYou.aspx> , Adam Machanic <http://www.sqlpass.org/24hours/2010/Sessions/WhatsReallyHappeningonYour Server.aspx> , Brent Ozar <http://www.sqlpass.org/24hours/2010/Sessions/BLITZ60MinuteServerTakeove rs.aspx> , Simon Sabin <http://www.sqlpass.org/24hours/2010/Sessions/HighPerformanceFunctions.a spx> , Andy Leonard <http://www.sqlpass.org/24hours/2010/Sessions/DatabaseDevelopmentPattern s.aspx> , and many more. http://www.sqlpass.org/24hours/2010/Sessions.aspx