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A BarCamp is an unconference where people interested in a wide range of technologies come together to teach and learn. Unfamiliar with the un-conference format? Here's the idea in a nutshell. Rather than having scheduled speakers, everyone pitches sessions the morning of the BarCamp. Those sessions are put on a schedule, and lots of little groups form for intense group learning. Everyone is expected to teach, to talk, to participate. Yeah, its different from a regular conference - but it works!
The idea of an unconference came together when people realized the best times they were having at conferences were the times between sessions - where people with like interests could meet ad hoc. The goal of BarCamp is to facilitate this type of interaction for an entire day. We supply the food, the space, the wireless, the projectors - you show up to teach and learn.
"What is BarCampRDU?", a promotional video by Matt Frye, can be found here on YouTube.
Use tag "barcamprdu" for your photos and blog posts.
Here is the schedule for the actual day of BarCamp. Please note that the actual sessions will not be scheduled until 10AM. See BarCampRDUScheduling for more details on how this works.
8:00-8:30 | Pre-registration |
8:30-9:00 | Registration and Breakfast, Coffee |
9:00-9:15 | Opening talk |
9:15-10:00 | Session pitches, social time |
10:00-10:50 | Session 1 |
11:00-11:50 | Session 2 |
12:00-1:30 | Lunch |
1:30-2:20 | Session 3 |
2:30-3:20 | Session 4 |
3:30-4:20 | Session 5 |
4:30-5:20 | Session 6 |
5:30-5:45 | Wrap-up |
5:45-6:00 | Clean up |
Anyone can propose a session. Anyone can host a session. You don't need a formal presentation. You should not have a lecture. Think facilitated conversation, hands-on hacking sessions, or a whirlwind tour of your new favorite API. To view the currently proposed sessions or to add your own, see: Proposed Sessions.
Unlike many conferences, there are not explicit "tracks" and sessions are scheduled the day of the event. To be best prepared for BarCamp, please read this page: BarCampRDUScheduling
Past experience has told us that BarCamp is not the place for product demos. Before proposing a session that demos a commercial product or service, please read this note: BarCampRDUProductDemos
If you're looking for a job, or if you're looking for employees, we'll provide an area where employers and potential employees can swap resumes. So bring a few copies of your resume to BarCamp.
We need the following: People to bring wireless routers, projectors, a public address system, and people to bring power strips and extension cords. We also need volunteers to help the day of camp. Important - Make sure any equipment you bring is clearly labeled with your name and email address!!!!
People bringing routers (we'll need between 10 and 15 routers, please see Wireless Network Information below):
NOTE: If you are bringing a router, please configure it as follows:
People bringing projectors:
We're gonna need about 7 coolers for ice for the drinks.
We've used Red Hat's PA in the past and we'll plan to use it again this year.
Please everyone just try to bring one - no need to add your name here.
Please volunteer. It can be as simple as fetching ice or pointing people to the correct room. We'll need lots of volunteers to keep things running smoothly during BarCamp itself and, the more people who volunteer, the more the volunteers will get to attend the sessions that interest them.
The local airport is RDU. If you need a ride from the airport, please add your name and details below.
Please add your suggestions for local hotels here. If you can host an out-of-town visitor on your couch, please mention it here.
BarCampRDU 2011 would not be possible without the financial support of our generous sponsors! If you would like to sponsor BarCampRDU, please see http://barcamprdu.wordpress.com/sponsors/ for more details.
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