BarCamp Saskatoon

That's right, registration is now open! Click the Register link over there on the right. Then come back. Because there's something I want to talk with you about.

Okay, you're back ... Yes, our venue is Louis' again. Great for transit, easy access to food and beer, comfortable for sitting around, good wireless. Thanks for giving us all those things, Louis'!

Now, if you were there last year, you'll recall that there were ... challenges ... with the venue. Primarily, as I recall, the acoustics. We have some ideas about how to set things up a little differently, and we definitely want to hear your ideas about how to make it better.

Also if there were other ... challenges ... that you remember about the set-up last year, please let us know, and we'll try to make those better too. Because, at heart, we're people pleasers, and you're people. So help us help you. We really like you.

So please comment on this post if you have specific suggestions or concerns that we can address. Thanks for being a part of Barcamp Saskatoon 2010.

At last! Barcamp returns to Saskatoon. Mark your calendar now: It's Saturday, October 16. We're not sure where, exactly, yet. Or what time. Or who will be there. Or what they'll do talks about. But we have looooooooads of time to figure all that out.

Right?

Eek. It's sneaking up quick. The organizing committee is trying to figure some of those details out, like where it will be, and what time.

You get to figure out the rest. Everyone is welcome to attend, especially if you have interest in things technical or technology-related.

BarCamp 2009 was held on Saturday.

There were some great speakers and lively discussions at Louis' on the U of S campus. The turnout was good, however, the Roughriders playing in the Grey Cup in Calgary may have had a slight impact on the attendees and speakers list.

Special thanks to all of our speakers, volunteers and supporters.

There is also an article called "A conference for the common people" in today's Star Phoenix:
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/technology/conference+common+people/228442...

Thanks everyone and see you next year!

BarCamp Saskatoon 09 will happen Saturday, November 28th, 2009 from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Louis'. Near the heart of the beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus, Louis' facilities and staff have everything we need for BarCamp. Louis' is located on the lower floor of the Memorial Union Building (93 Campus Drive). There are multiple conference areas. Internet access is available. Projectors will be donated. Bring your gadgets: laptop, mobile, camera, laser pointer, whatever.

If you presented at BarCamp in Saskatoon this year, please share your slides/notes/resources on the ning.

This will help those who didn’t get a chance to see you in action understand more about your topic.

BarCamp Saskatoon is just one of the events happening across Canada tomorrow in celebration of our inaugural National Digital Media Day.

From Charlottetown to Vancouver, Canadian digital media types will be getting together to participate in everything from Kissing Flash Mobs to Demo Camps to parties.

Visit I Refresh for Content to find out more.

Just two weeks until BarCamp!

As of today, 80 people have signed up. It’s great that a lot of people want to listen… but only six want to talk?

So… (gentle nudge) don’t be shy, if you’ve got something to say, we (obviously) want to hear, please sign up on the “Session Topics” page of the wiki (http://barcamp.pbwiki.com/BarCampBarCampSaskatoon08sessiontopics).

BarCampSaskatoon08 will happen Thursday September 25th, 2008 at The Cellar. The Cellar is an ambient and very cool conference room in the basement of the Senator Hotel (243 21st Street East). There are three small conference rooms (one holds about 35 people and the others about 25 people), a learning lounge, pool table room and “beverage station.” Internet access is available and has been upgraded from last year. Projectors will be donated. Bring your gadgets: laptop, mobile, camera, laser pointer, whatever.

Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Coach, Pete Quily to present on The Attention Surplus Condition in Technology.

Pete Quily, ADD coach will present to the BarCampSaskatoon2007 audience via iChat from Vancouver.

Pete is going to focus on the advantages of ADD in a high tech career, signs you may have ADD and advice for seeking diagnosis.

BarCampSaskatoon2007 is set for this Saturday, September 29, at the Cellar below Winston’s Pub. There are over 80 delegates registered so far, which is over twice as many as last year. There is still room for a few more, so register soon.