DemoCamp

DemoCamp is a variation of the un-conference style of event, started by the TorCamp group as an excuse to have more regular meetings.

Though conceived in Toronto, this style of get-together would work well anywhere. Why not start one in your city?

Upcoming DemoCamps

• DemoCampOttawa1, October 16, 2006
• DemoCampToronto10, Monday October 23, 2006 at Mars
• DemoCampToronto11, Monday November 20, 2006 at Mars
• MinneDemo (Minneapolis/St. Paul) September 5, 2006

Past DemoCamps

• DemoCampToronto9, Monday September 25, 2006 at No Regets
• DemoCampToronto8 July 25, 2006
• DemoCampToronto7 July 4, 2006
• DemoCampToronto6 May 30, 2006
• DemoCampToronto5 April 25, 2006.
• DemoCampToronto4 March 28, 2006.
• DemoCampToronto3 February 20, 2006.
• DemoCampToronto2 January 23rd, 2006.
• DemoCampToronto1 December 4th, 2005.

FAQ

• What's the difference between a DemoCamp & a BarCamp?
  • A DemoCamp is a lighter-weight style of un-conference. A DemoCamp last only a few hours on a weekday evening, as opposed to a traditional BarCamp which would usually be a multi-day event and take place on a weekend. As such, they are easier to organize and tend to happen more frequently.
• Who can come?
  • Everyone is welcome!
• What are the rules?
  • Rule #1 of DemoCamp: Talk about DemoCamp ;)
  • Rule #2 of DemoCamp: No powerpoints allowed. Why no .ppt ? Well, do you have working software or don't you?
• Do I have to have a demo?
  • Nope! Unlike a BarCamp, you are welcome to come along and give feedback to the people who do (or just watch and absorb if you don't feel like talking).
• What if I do want to demo?
  • All presenters should read Tips for presenting at DemoCamp.
• Who decides who gets to demo?
  • There are 5 available presentations that are available on a first come, first serve basis. Just edit the wiki page.
• How long is each demo?
  • Demos should have roughly a 2 minute introduction, 8 minute demonstration, and 5 minutes for questions. 15 minutes total.
• How do a start a DemoCamp in my city?
  • See DemoCampHowTo.
• Have another question?
  • Join the TorCamp Google Group, ask your question, and someone will answer it for you.

Call for Help

In order to help promote DemoCamps elsewhere, we need a __generic DemoCamp logo__, one that doesn't have the maple leaf and can be modified for different cities.

Please just go ahead and replace the one at the top of this page if you have the time to make a new one. Thanks! And don't forget to add it to the LogoGallery.

Other

• Reading material: Demoing software for fun and profit