Posts from BarCamp NewsInnovation 2010
We’re pleased to announce that WhoWhatNow has agree to sponsor BCNI’s breakfast! The project, by University of Missouri professor and Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Jim MacMillan, aims to be a wire service for citizen journalism. MacMillan says he wants to take crowd-sourced news to the next level and find a way to reward independent journalists. For … [Read more…]
At a typical conference, the only way you’re able to present is to cross your fingers and hope some special committee gives you a call. At BarCamp NewsInnovation, however, getting on the schedule is as easy as filling out an index card and posting on the schedule grid (above). BarCamp follows the “unconference” model where … [Read more…]
Several people have asked where is the best place to stay for BCNI. It is probably best to stay in Center City Philadelphia and take the Broad Street Line to the event. Click the picture to the right to see our quick illustration of the area you want your hotel to be in. The closer … [Read more…]
While last year’s afterparty had us all treking to old city, this year BCNI aims to make your post-BarCamp life easier. BCNI 2010’s afterparty will take place immediately after the event at Temple’s very own Draught Horse, a nine minute walk from the event. The afterparty will undoubtedly be amazing, but we’re looking for a … [Read more…]
While BarCamp has an open grid format, some attendees have reached out and told us on what they plan to present. Keep in mind that, thanks to BarCamp’s structure, this could all change at any time. But hopefully, along with last years presentation list, it can provide some inspiration for other presentations. You are presenting, … [Read more…]