Texas Government 2.0
Camp
Texas Government 2.0 Camp is the unconference about using social media tools and Web 2.0 technologies to create a more effective, efficient and collaborative U.S. government on all levels (local, county, state, and higher ed).
Like it's progenitor, Government 2.0 Camp, Texas Government 2.0 Camp will bring together the leading thinkers from government, academia and industry to share Texas Government 2.0 initiatives already in process and collaborate about how to leverage social media tools and Web 2.0 technologies to create a more collaborate, efficient and effective government -- Texas Government 2.0.
When
Saturday, June 13, 2009 (8am-5pm, happy hour networking to follow)
Where
TBD
FAQs
What is an unconference?
An unconference is collaborative learning event organized and created for its participants, by its participants.
We're using the Barcamp planning platform due to its ease-of-use and widespread recognition . . . hence, the “Camp” in the Texas Government 2.0 Camp name.
Why is this an unconference rather than a traditional conference format?
Our United States government is a democracy is that is, by its founding principles, of the people, by the people, for the people. The unconference format embodies these same collaborative principles as our nation’s democracy, and thus, is the ideal format for the topic of Texas Government 2.0.
Additionally, collaborative planning and sponsorship make this event about the topic of Texas Government 2.0, itself, rather than about any single government contractor, think tank, university or state agency.
Furthermore, an unconference is experiential: the unconference format immerses participants in the very collaborative culture that defines the Texas Government 2.0 vision: collaborate to create, shape and enhance and improve.
Finally, the unconference format enables those who are not yet familiar with social media tools and Web 2.0 technologies to experience, first hand, the power of their collaborative tone and capabilities.
But I’ve never been to an unconference or Barcamp before and this sounds weird
Please do not be intimidated or put-off by the unconventional format of Texas Government 2.0 Camp. Give it a try and sign up below as a participant.
Even better, sign-up below to volunteer and help to create this event. There is no “right” way of doing this. We're all figuring this out as we create it together. In the spirit of an unconference, you are just as much a contributor as the organizers.
Initiating Organizers
(please don't add yourself here, rather, add yourself to Volunteers section below)
Robert Doyal (@robertdoyal on Twitter)
Texas Comptroller's Office
Member Federal Web Managers Council's Social Media
Julia Gregory (@yarnmaven on Twitter)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Member Federal Web Managers Council's Social Media
(Please note that the Federal Web Managers Council do not endorse the services or products of firms participating in the unconference.)
Participants
Also, check the to see the much longer, full participant list. We do want to keep an organized and growing list of agencies and organziations attending. Thus, please log your attendance here too. Thanks!
Log your participation here
Sponsors
Texas Government 2.0 Camp is free for attendees and will be 100% sponsor-supported. THIS IS NOT an opportunity to focus on selling your product or service - as a sponsor please focus on providing value to the community in the form of insight and/or other means. Sponsors who are overly aggressive with their marketing executions online or onsite will be asked to tone it down.
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Contact the Organizers
info@txgov20.org
