The BarCamp Adelaide discussion went well tonight! Here’s a summary:
- Last BarCamp was well worth it, still talking about it now, had a great time.
- What people are coming to BarCamp to get out of it, and the majority said to network and meet people. They usually attract people working in or interested in IT and the Internet in general
- The presentation format of last year. Everyone discussed changing the three areas to themed rooms, for example: “Internet and Cloud, Business and Marketing, Programming and Publishing”
- Keeping sessions strictly on time
- <omegatron> “I think a big part of what I liked about last year was that I was exposed to things that I’d never really even given much thought before.. got to hear things from people in areas that are nothing like mine.”
- Possibly recording all sessions and having them available after BarCamp so that people who missed that particular session while being in another one could catch up
- <kwak83> “id like to see the topics uploaded to a common area so any supporting text files or links can be found after the event? (maybe something for web devs to make up)”
- Attendance should be free or a smaller amount (maybe donation based), possibly waive for Students/Under 18
- <andymurd> “I’d vote for free entry with costs picked up by sponsors. People wanting to contribute should give time/food/stuff.”
- PayPal is still a good option even with processing fees
- <@Monnie> what we want out of barcamp is a venue, internet access, some goodies, maybe tshirts and what not, and some food/drinks
- Hold BarCamp either in late Feb or late March (missing all Adelaide festivals and events)
- Meeting on November 2 at possibly the Griffins Head at 7pm
- Logo was loved by all, so we’re going with it! Thanks guys!