Demo Camp Portland 1

DemoCamp Portland 1 will be part of BarCampPortland on May 12, 2007. We are combining these two events to reduce costs and increase attendance. Future DemoCamps in Portland will be held independently and on a regular basis (assuming there is interest). Information on Demo Camp Portland 2 will be provided at the event. The current DemoCampPortland organizer is RavenZachary.

About

A DemoCamp is a lighter-weight style of un-conference. A DemoCamp lasts only a few hours, and includes networking opportunities. Unlike a BarCamp, you don't have to actively participate. 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). Demos should have roughly a 2 minute introduction, 8 minute demonstration, and 5 minutes for questions. 15 minutes total. The presentations for this DemoCamp are below on this page.

Do you have a web site or web application, tool, a piece of software, a set of scripts, new toy, hardware hacks that you want feedback on? Bring it. Show it. Share!

Rules of DemoCampPortland

• Rule #1: Talk about DemoCamp! Spread the word!
• Rule #2: No slides / PowerPoint, only working software, websites, hardware, etc.
• Rule #3: 15 minutes and you're off the stage, no time extensions.
• Rule #4: You do not have to be a Portland-area resident to present, but local participation is highly encouraged.

Demos

If you have a demo, please list your name, contact info, and demo title here. If there are more demos than available slots (currently six), we will invite attendees to vote prior to the event. Alternates will also be selected.

Example demos: web site, application software for Mac, PC, or Linux, hardware device.

• name, contact info, demo title
• enter your demo here

Sponsors

We are currently seeking sponsors for the combined BarCamp/DemoCamp Portland event. Please see the BarCampPortland page for more information.

Volunteers

• Logo Design - need DemoCampPortland badges and logo, based on the DemoCamp standard website.
• Promotions - please spread the word about DemoCampPortland1 and BarCampPortland.

Attendees

Please add your name to this list if you are planning to attend. Although DemoCampPortland1 will be taking place during BarCampPortland, we are tracking attendees separately to understand the space needs for the morning and afternoon (BarCampPortland) vs. the evening (DemoCampPortland1). Our intention is to secure a combined venue to accommodate both events.

• RavenZachary, raven@rinzai.com

FAQ

• What's the purpose of DemoCampPortland?
  • To see cool stuff and network with cool people on a regular basis.
• What's the difference between a DemoCamp & a BarCamp?
  • See above.
• Who can come?
  • Everyone is welcome! Please add your name to the Attendees section of this page so that we can effectively plan for the event.
• Do I have to give a demo?
  • No. Unlike a BarCamp, you are welcome to passively attend and give feedback to the demo presenters (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.
• What facilities are available?
  • There will be a projector and sound system available, with VGA and mini-stereo connectors, and a basic computer available. Presenters can bring a laptop if the demo cannot be hosted on a shared computer. Electrical outlets, a microphone, and Internet access will also be provided.
• Who decides who gets to demo?
  • There are (currently) six available presentations for this DemoCamp. If more than six presenters sign up, attendees will be allowed to vote prior to the event. Just edit the wiki page and add your demo idea! Voting information will be provided in the future, if required.
• How long is each demo?
  • Demos should have roughly a 2 minute introduction, 8 minute demonstration, and 5 minutes for questions. 15 minutes total.
• Have another question about DemoCampPortland?
  • Contact RavenZachary.