The Event? A chance for Government of Canada employees to get together and talk about what they're doing with social media and new technologies. A chance to meet others in communications, marketing, web development, design (and any other job description) to find some inspiration, some motivation and help build a community.
It's a lot like the hugely successful event held over in the United Kingdom last month. Ideas, demonstrations, crazy suggestions, demonstrations of projects already under way - and all on a schedule set up by the people who show up to participate.
When? Very soon, but still up in the air. Preferably before Parliament Resumes Sitting.
Help Decide! Sooner is better than later. Would you prefer 1: Last week of August 2: First week of September 3: First week of October (indicate your response here, or send a message to the Google Group)
Where? Definitely in Ottawa. We're weighing options, with a central location being preferable. Maybe the Code Factory.
Will There Be Food? Yes, most likely a potluck lunch of some sort.
What Will It Cost?
The cost will be low. Very low. Like $20. During July, we're going to nail down attendance, location and whether we want to make a tshirt or not. That will help determine the cost.
Who Can Attend?
For this first meeting, we'd like to keep attendance restricted to Government of Canada employees. We'd like to create an environment where public servants can discuss the opportunities, the frustrations, the possibilities and the roadblocks to implementing new technology in a government environment - without feeling like they will be pitched on a new service or company.
Participants Add your name and email address (blog, flickr, twitter, identi.ca or anything else also welcome)
Is There Limited Seating?
Yes. We figure we can find a space for 50 to 60 people. We already know about 20 that will attend, so make sure to add your name to the list of participants and sign up for the Google Groups mail list.
How to get in touch?
Colin McKay colin@canuckflack.com
Join the Google Groups Mailing List
Sign up for the barcampOttawaGov mail list on Google groups.
