Who’s coming (in logos!)
As a quick scan of our attendees list will show, BCNI draws a diverse crowd. Newspapers, startups and universities have all signed up to come. For your logo-viewing pleasure, here are just some companies scheduled to attend:
WhoWhatNow our latest sponsor, join them!
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…]
Your guide to presenting at BCNI Philly
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…]
Where should I stay?
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…]
Want to sponsor the BCNI afterparty at the Draught Horse?
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…]