Heck it might even take you on stage at BarCamp. BarCamp Omaha is a user generated conference where the speakers are everyday folks talking about what interests them. Talks aren’t scheduled or planned until just before the conference starts, and anyone can give a talk. Curious, but don’t want to take the stage? That’s okay too.
At BarCamp, you won’t find a predetermined speaker list or a line of suits passing out business cards. What you will find is some shaggy dude in a t-shirt talking about moonshine, a web developer talking about the best practices in SEO, or a world traveler sharing their experiences. BarCamp is a chance to network, learn something new, and share what awakens your curiosity. Come one, come all.
Churn, MRR, fundraising, or even the lemonade stand you ran when you were a kid are all fair game. This is a great place to talk about ways to build epic things and/or getting dat paper.
Designing letterpress invitations, photo blogging your world travels or rebranding a product? This is the track for you to share your creative accomplishments and valuable lessons.
Building React apps in your free time? Designed an ETL pipeline? Hacked together a Raspberry Pi temperature sensor? Come talk about the hardware and software that you get excited about.
Psst. I hear you made some moonshine. This track is for all those passions that don't quite fit the mold. Mastering juggling, urban planning in your free time and organizing your closet are all welcome topics here!
Get excited about BarCamp the night before at our opening party! Buying a BarCamp ticket also entitles you to a free drink ticket. Not to mention, the fantastic Justin Limoges is bringing his sweet photo booth!
Grab some snacks and coffee, sign up for a talk, and start the day getting to know your fellow BarCampers.
We'll start out the first round of talks promptly at 9am, so make sure you're all settled in and ready to learn!
Hang out with your new BarCamp friends and enjoy a delicious lunch.
At 1 PM, we'll reconvene for our afternoon session of talks!
Say your goodbyes, collect addresses for your new pen pals, and start looking forward to next year. Don't forget to pick up your free t-shirt (sponsored by Agape Red) and other BarCamp memorabilia from the merch table!
What am I paying $20 for?
How long are the talks?
Each time slot is 25 minutes. Speakers are allowed to use that time however they wish. You could even share one 25-minute time slot with multiple people or set up a panel discussion. It’s probably a good idea to allow time for comments and questions because BarCamp audiences tend to be very participatory!
Can I give a sales presentation?
No. To be respectful of our BarCamp attendees, sales presentations or all-out sales pitches are not allowed. Don’t even try it, folks.
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Do I have to give a talk?
Absolutely not! Many people come to BarCamp just to meet new people and listen to other folks give cool presentations, and that’s great! We encourage people to participate however they are most comfortable. That’s the beauty of the “un-conference.” You can pretty much do whatever you want.
When do I get my BarCamp t-shirt?
Tees are sponsored by Agape Red and will be available on the day of BarCamp at the merch table.
Note: Due to the nature of having tees available on the day of the event, we cannot guarantee your indicated size from registration will be available, so pick up your shirt early in the morning!
What should I bring?
Your notebook and a pen for taking notes and collecting autographs.
Something to share with all of your new friends…a business card perhaps? A clean pair of underpants (just in case!) A friend…if your friend fits in your fanny pack.
Is my ticket transferrable?
If you’re unable to attend BarCamp after purchasing your ticket, contact finance@nebraska.aiga.org to transfer or refund your ticket. Ability to do so expires after July 31, 2017.
I have a food allergy, do I have to bring my own lunchbox?
Don’t worry about it! We want to make sure that everyone is included at lunch. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions just send a message to barcampcochair@nebraska.aiga.org and we’ll make sure that you are taken care of.
If you’re interested in being a sponsor please contact barcampchair@nebraska.aiga.org
