What
BarCampSDK (South DaKota) is an unconference made up of of technical professionals, Internet enthusiasts, and other clever people in South Dakota who wish to share and learn in an open environment.Attendees don't just watch a set list of speakers. They give their own talks. Podcasting. Web standards. Microformats. Gum stick computers. Physical security. Robotics. Evolutionary algorithms. It can be anything. One of the best barcamp presentations ever given was about sandwiches. Barcamp is what you make of it.
When
- May 30th and 31st, 2009
- 10am Saturday through 6pm Sunday.
- Spending the night will be dependent on venue - help us with ideas!
Where
- Venue TBD - Sioux Falls, SD
Sessions
This time we're going to do 25 minute sessions, with 5 minute passing periods, so that we can retain the familiar 30-minute block framework
Registration
Registration is being handled on our website. Please register so that 1) we know how many bodies to prepare for, 2) other people can see what kind of talks to expect, and 3) let your fellow barcampers know what you'd be interested in hearing more about. Here are the men's and women's American Apparel sizing charts if you need them.
Sponsors
It takes a fair amount of love and money to feed, clothe, and house a passel of geeks for a weekend. Contact us if you're interested.
Other activities
Here are a few of the festivities planned after Saturday's talks are over:
Wii Bowling tournament
This three-round tournament will pit you against some of South Dakota's awesomest people, who may or may not have any Wii Bowling skills whatsoever.
Powerpoint Karaoke
Also known to some as BattleDecks, Powerpoint Karaoke pits your improvisation skills against my stash of extraordinarily random yet fashionably Creative Commons licensed presentations. Wanna make things even more interesting and sponsor some prizes? Email me@justusboatright.com.
Schwag Swap
Do you have a sack of shirts and giveaways collecting since conferences from years ago? Your trash may be someone else's treasure! Here's your chance to trade for something you actually want, or you can just throw items in to be scavenged through by anyone. Sponsors and other companies are encouraged to participate, too. All quantities welcome.
Schedule
Note: Use this as a rough guide. The schedule can and probably will change.
Saturday
- 9am - Come early to help set up
- 9:45 - Registration opens
- 10:30am - 11:30am - Opening session & introductions
- 11:30am - 2:00pm - Sessions in 30 min blocks
- 2:00pm - 3:00 pm - Lunch!
- 3:00 pm - 6pm - Sessions in 30 min blocks
- 6pm - Dinner is served!
- ~7pm - Party, music, & other activities
Sunday
- 8am - Breakfast
- 10am - 1pm - Morning Sessions in 30 min blocks
- 1pm - Lunch is served!
- 2pm - 5:30pm - Afternoon sessions in 30 min blocks
- 5:30pm - Closing ceremonies and contest winners are announced
- 7pm - Tear down, clean up
What to bring
- Laptop + power cord
- Sleeping bag + pillow (tent optional)
- Moo / business cards (Google "overnight business cards" to get a special deal on 250 Vistaprint cards for $3.99, just don't actually order them overnight)
- Bean bags, beach chairs, and other fun stuff
- New ideas, new product demos
- An open mind
- Extra Wii controllers (for the tournament)
- Games for the evening - Werewolf and console games are always a hit. The more people who can play at once, the better.
Volunteers needed
We need your help setting up the rooms and getting the space ready for all the Barcampers who are coming. We're also going to make a big Sams Club run on Saturday morning, so peeps with Sam's Club cards and/or vehicles would be sweet too!
Get involved
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