what to expect.

I can’t really tell you what to expect, but if you’ve been to another bar-camp style conference like PodCamp, you know what it’s like. You’ll spend two days talking and building friendships with some of the smartest and inspiring people in the blogging and social networking industry.

Preparation

• Register. Please put your name and any organization you represent on the form, to give us an idea as to how many people are coming (and to get your nametag printed, instead of Sharpie’d!)

• Bring a laptop – It’s great for showing off that program you mentioned in your session. Plus, there are many hotspots provided, and plenty of downtime to browse around and look into everything you’ve learned.

• Come early, but not too early – Showing up at the announced starting time will be fine. Show up earlier, and you’ll get drafted for setup work (much appreciated!). Show up later, and you’ll miss some social activity and your T-shirt.

• Be ready to participate – come with an idea for a session you can lead. You don’t have to be an expert at your topic; as long as it’s not too specific, there’ll probably be someone else present who can help you out. You can also contribute to the conversation during a session. This is a great way to participate, since it spreads knowledge from everyone, instead of just the leader.

The Event

When you arrive, go to the pre-registration table, where you can claim your nametag and t-shirt. Make your way into the eatery, where you may find breakfast and lots of people to socialize with.

We start by gathering together in one space and going around the room to introduce ourselves with three tags to describe what we’re passionate about (or want to talk about). There will also be some announcements.

After this, people will disperse into sessions. If you see a session you’re interested in, go to it.

After a couple of sessions, you will have a significant amount of downtime for lunch. Feel free to wander around and socialize while or after you eat. More announcements will be made, and any newly proposed sessions will be announced.

After the sessions are finished, please stick around to clean up. It’s generally as simple as throwing trash away and taking down signs, but all the help is appreciated.

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