BarCamp

What is BarCamp?
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It's not camping in a bar
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It's not only a name of something

The legend of BarCamp

The legend of BarCamp

The logo of BarCamp

The first BarCamp

The first BarCamp

The first BarCamp stats
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6 planners
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6 days to organize (from idea to
inception)
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200 people showed up
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Featured in Wired Magazine
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People around the world watch and
said... “I can do that!„

So what the heck is BarCamp?
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An ad-hoc gathering
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An open environment
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An intense event

What can people do there?
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Share 
Give demos
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Learn 
Interact
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Discuss 
Have fun

What is the differences between
a BarCamp and a normal
conference?
Normal Conference BarCamp

Characteristics of BarCamp
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Open and Free
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No spectators, Only participants
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No pre-scheduled presentations
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Free to choose which presentations to
see
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Live update

What do I need to join?
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Have desire to 
Sleeping bag
contribute (optional)
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Have desire to 
Computerness
learn (Optional)

BarCamp around the world
BarCamp Beijing 2007

BarCamp around the world
BarCamp Portland 2007

BarCamp around the world
BarCamp Salzburg 2007

BarCamp around the world
BarCamp Hanoi 2007 – The first BarCamp in

BarCamp around the world
BarCamp Saigon 2008

BarCamp around the world
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More than 500 BarCamps have been
organized
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On 5 continents
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Over 350 cities worldwide

Final words
When you come, be prepared to share
with barcampers.
When you leave, be prepared to share it
with the world.