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Events

Event types

  • Talks
  • Workshops
  • Fireside Chats

Talks

Talks follow typical symposium format. Invited speakers present to an audience.

We tend to follow the following guidelines, but not too ridgidly:

  • start between 9pm and 9:30pm
  • aim to happen on a friday
  • 2 speaker slots of 20-30mins
  • topics do NOT NEED TO MATCH
  • MC should hush and welcome everyone, introduces each speaker before their presentation
  • 10-20 min break
  • post break, open floor for anyone hiring, 2min brief each (whom, to do what)
  • explicit Thank You™ to venue, speakers, and sponsors.

We are still a small community and these guidelines can vary widely based on circumstance, so the rules are not too hard set.

Usually, groups form to go for a beer elsewhere if the venue needs to close closely after, or the venue will be open for a while after the talks to allow for more networking possibly even to consume some sponsored beers or nachos.

Workshops

Technical Workshops are as a rule very hands on. They tend to take longer - 3-6 hours and might have multiple tutors.

Some rough guidelines:

  • use a tool like tito.io for ticket management. Seats are always limited due to limited tutors.
  • make sure there is good internet for participants
  • power for laptops is mandatory
  • venues might cost a bit of money, get sponsors
  • sponsors can also help with amenities like food/drink/internet
  • 3-6 hours - if > 3 hours, have a larger break for food/drinks

Fireside Chats

An informal type of interview with an invited Guest. Usually its a bit more free form, and its expected to cover many aspects, both personal and professional.

Topics are usually arranged beforehand but only to the degree of figuring out any areas that the guest might be unconfortable discussing.

No set rules for this really. It's usually around some personal our group of people that we want to give a platform to. Example: the local Geek Girls Chapter organizers.