It is that time of year when BarCamps are happening all over the globe and if you haven’t heard it is happening in Seattle again this week. I wanted to take a moment and remind you all why you should attend and of course threaten you with social isolation and geek rejection if you don’t attend. If you are a Maker, Technologist, Hacker, Scientist, Geek, Fashionista, Nerd, Crafter, Steampunk, or just want to hangout with some very cool and interesting people this is the event for you. The best part is it is FREE!
What is BarCamp?
The basics; BarCamp is an international organization of unconferences (conferences with out an agenda) that focus on internet technology and culture. Unconferences are known for being democratically run, planned by volunteers, free to attend, and participatory in nature. BarCamp is known for being an event where geeks of all shapes and sizes can teach, learn, and develop new ideas.
Bring your “A” game because we want you to share, pontificate, argue, and get juiced on as much Red Bull (Full Disclosure: sponsor) as you can handle.
What BarCamp isn’t?
A quick list of things:
- BarCamp has nothing to do with Bars, on the other hand there will be “social drinking” at the Office Nomads on Friday (FD: Sponsors) and Saturday night at the Red Door provided by MS Bing (FD: Sponsor).
- BarCamp is not a chance to promote your business. “don’t pitch me bro!” (Feel free to promote yourself by speaking, participating, and generally being awesome.)
- BarCamp is not limited to tech talk. We discuss dating, music, society, the environment, or whatever. The point is to have something to say and try and keep it a conversation. No one likes a floor hog.
- BarCamp is not about social media (although social media enthusiasts are welcome). It is about being social.
Nerdbait
Looking for love in all the wrong places? BarCamp is for you. I promise that you will have plenty of opportunity to bait a nerd or even learn how to bait a nerd like last year. We may also get a presentation on nerd makeovers from the ever wise @AsianWingWoman. Come prepared to learn. Take my advice come smelling good.
Location and Agenda
Agenda: You decide!
Friday’s Office Nomads Open House with Tara Hunt
Date: Friday, June 12, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Street: 1617 Boylston Ave., Second Floor
City/Town: Seattle, WA
Google Map
BarCampSeattle
REGISTER NOW for Barcamp Seattle 2009 http://barcampseattle-09.pathable.com/
When: June 13-14, 2009
Where: Adobe Conference Center
701 N. 34th Street
Seattle, Washington 98103
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Hey there, the REGISTER NOW address should be:
http://barcampseattle-09.pathable.com/
The above address is not correct.
I corrected it. Thanks for the help!
See you at ON Friday night. Looking forward to hanging out.