This time next week I will be at the Cadillac Ranch – learning, connecting, making friends, volunteering, drinking beer and having fun. I’ll be doing all that at BarCamp Nashville 2011 and it’s going to be an “Awesometastic” one, as Joey Strawn would put it.
If you have been following the BCN11 Blog Tour so far, you already know what BarCamp is all about and why you need to attend it. And if you have not, it’s not too late yet and this post is your starting point.
BarCamp is a one day FREE event at a bar, from around 8am till 4pm (Pssssst: There is an after party too.). Why is it at a bar? Coz that’s where the beer is. You see, BarCamp is not like any other event you go to where you need to get all dressed up and be at your best behavior and pretend to be interested in what is being presented. Oh no! BarCamp is designed just for you and the best part is that you can even customize the event based on your level of interest and needs and your mood. You can choose to attend sessions that is worth your while, or if you feel that your while is better worth at the bar area where you can meet, interact and connect with people – why not. That’s why BarCamp is called an un-conference. You get to learn what you want to learn at your own pace, in a non-judgmental, relaxed and friendly environment.
My first BarCamp was last year. A friend invited me to a pre-BarCamp meetup called “Speaker up” and I was instantly intrigued by it all. I attended the following Barcamp and I was blown away by the wealth of knowledge that I gained on a variety of topics, all for free. I was a new face to the Nashville community, and BarCamp played a big role in helping me make new friends – lots of new friends. The connections opened doors to new opportunities. For me, the experience has been truly life-changing.
So there. Now you know why I think you should be there next Saturday. Something tells me that we will meet and when we do, after we exchange business cards, and after you tell me that you read this post, your first beer is on me.
Meet you soon.
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