Czajkowski | Ramblings, Ravings and Rantings

I went to my first barcamp this weekend held in Waterford at Arch Labs in WIT. I must say I knew only one other person attedning this event so it was rather daunting to say the least. But to be fair everyone was very friendly and some of the talks were extreamly interesting and thought provoking, especially Elly’s topic on Dirvorce and Seperation in the Digital World. Made you sit back and think what if you were in that position of a loved one passing away and you had to gain access to their accounts to finalise things for them.

My main reason for going was to see how it was done as I’m holding Skynet’s first ever confernece SkyCon in Febraury. It’s amazing the small little things I noticed that I need to think of, like having the timetable up and in view for all to see at all times, maps of “you are here” and need to get here

While I did find it enjoyable, it was difficult to know which talk to go to seeing as I did not know who was who and who “blogged what” as everyone seemed to know one and other, and went off in little groups, it wasn’t until we went for dinner and sat down, did real discussions take place. Maybe it’s because we are Irish and need to be in a pub for waffling to start, but that’s when I finally got to talk to more and more people. Don’t get me wrong, I still chatted to folks during barcamp, it was just easier at dinner, when you could sit down and chat and not have to run off to another talk, or figure out where you were going.

Kudos to the organisers Keith and Tom (maybe others sorry not sure) It was a great day out and a very worth while experience and I would encourage others to attend.

I also found the best quote/comment that is so apt! from Damien “Nit pickers are great, just not for making decisions” not sure what the accurate quote was, but it is so true!
I have some pics here

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