That’s What Andrew Would Be Reminding Me To Do

Photograph of Andrew Nash, sitting at a table working on his laptop, his characteristic smile on his face.

Another RSAC Conference is almost here, but it’s not going to be the same, not without Andrew. I don’t know when it will happen, but I’m reasonably sure it will hit me at some point.

Maybe it will happen when I walk past one of the cafes where we’d meet to catch up and compare notes.

Maybe it will happen when I rush in to grab a seat towards the front of the keynote hall, and instinctively put my bag down on the one next to me to hold the spot for him.

Maybe it will happen when I walk out of one of the identity track talks, and I reflexively want to let him know how it went.

With everything going on, it can be easy to forget that the most important thing about RSAC is the people, the community. So, in between all the running around, I will force myself to stop, take a breath, and meet up with friends or make new connections. Find me (or ping me here) if you’ll be there, so we can grab a coffee or drink, and just chat. Because that’s what Andrew would be reminding me to do.