If you are new to the BarCamp concept, this page will help you get acquainted with it.

What is a BarCamp?

BarCamp is an ad-hoc unconference born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction from attendees. Anyone with something to contribute or with the desire to learn is welcome and invited to join. There are no registration fees or any charges for a barcamp as this is a user-generated conference. You are invited to volunteer for various activities for putting up a successful camp.

BarCamps are unconferences, which mean
NO SPECTATORS, ONLY PARTICIPANTS

Attendees must give a demo, a session, or help with one, or otherwise volunteer / contribute in some way to support the event. All presentations are scheduled the day they happen. Prepare in advance, but come early to get a slot on the wall. The people present at the event will select the demos or presentations they want to see.

Presenters are responsible for making sure that notes/slides/audio/video of their presentations are published on the web for the benefit of all and those who can’t be present.

The Rules of BarCamp

• #1 There are no rules for a BarCamp
• Thou shal blog/tweet/phone about the barcamp at every level.
• You are allowed to intrupt (courtously though)
• You are allowed to shout SPAM if you see self promotion.
• You are allowed to come in your pyjamas.
• You are allowed to walk out if you are bored with the sessions.
• Thou shall network with fellow attendees.
• Thou shall share and learn from interactions

Additional guidelines

• Presentations promoting specific commercial products or companies are discouraged.