We’ve received a few e-mails from people asking us just what to expect from BarCamp Dublin, and it’s a hard question for us to answer… Each BarCamp is unique and themes tend to develop during the day.
What we can tell you is how the logistics are run! A few people volunteer for the tasks of doing the behind the scenes tasks; selecting a venue, date, equipment, acquiring sponsors, food & beverages. The rest of the work is done by the attendees, who offer to give talks/host sessions and make requests on other topics that they wish to hear about.
All this information is placed on a wiki, a website that can be edited by anyone, along with a list of attendees, suggestions for accommodation, ideas for post-BarCamp parties, etc… basically any useful information.
So who should attend? Anyone who is interested by the talks or speakers that have already agreed to speak. Sessions follow different formats, some people prefer to use slides or mind-maps to talk to, followed by questions and answers; while others are more interactive and encourage audience participation.
What will I get out of it? An opportunity to network in a casual, relaxed environment; opportunity to learn new information on areas that interest you; chance to build lasting relationships with valuable industry contacts.