BarCamp Hong Kong

 

What is BarCamp?

BarCamp was born in Palo Alto, California in 2005. In just three years, it became an international network of user generated conferences - open, participatory workshop-events, whose content is provided by the attendees - often focusing on early-stage web applications, and related open source technologies, social protocols, and open data formats.

The first BarCamp in Hong Kong was held in Yahoo Hong Kong's office in 2007 with only 100 attendees and 30 sessions. Since then it has grown to become the biggest unconference in town.

Last year we had 70 sessions covering topics like open source, cloud computing, accessibility, social enterprise, design thinking and more, drawing more than 700 participants from all walks of the Internet in Hong Kong: entrepreneurs, designers, programmers, photographers, film makers, media owners, bloggers and investors.

This year marks the 5th BarCamp in Hong Kong and we are planning for 600 participants, so make sure you sign up and, more importantly, make sure you show up early!

 
  • Who's BarCamp for? Anyone who is tired of typical conferences filled by boring presentations or sales pitches. If you want to experience the real spirit of sharing and learning, BarCamp is for you!
  • Is an invite or registration required? Everyone is invited to participate. To help the organizers prepare, please sign up for the event. Registration is not required, but helpful for the planners.
  • Are there any rules? Read the Official Rules of BarCamp, also check out this Unofficial FAQ in Chinese by Daisy.
  • Am I going to get a free T-shirt like previous years? Unfortunately not this year. Some much better quality T-shirts (without sponsor logos) will be available for sale at HK$100 at BarCamp. If you pre-order online, it's only HK$80 each.
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Schedule

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How to get there?

Saturday, November 12, 2011

The Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre, Cornwall Street, Kowloon Tong

The City University of Hong Kong has offered us their studios and screening rooms in the newly completed Creative Media Centre (CMC) that could accommodate 600 or more comfortably.

The CMC is a striking piece of architecture designed by architect Daniel Libeskind and is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for digital media education and research.

Our kick-off and closing session will be held in the Multimedia Theatre on G/F, and other sessions throughout the rooms on Level 1, 6 and 7. Directions will be provided on the day. Arrive early (9:30 am) to check in at the reception desk if you want to be included in the Lucky Draw!

9:30 am kick-off session

We start the day with a short session for anyone to suggest discussion topics. Arrive early if you plan to speak or introduce yourself (only 3 words!).

11:00 am - 12:50 pm morning sessions

Various sessions will take place in different rooms throughout the day. Follow The Law of Two Feet. Check out the big board on the hallway or this site for session details.

1:00 pm - 2:20 pm lunch

Delicious sandwiches, drinks and cookies sponsored by Outblaze

2:30 pm - 5:20 pm afternoon sessions

Sessions continue throughout the afternoon in the same rooms.

5:30 - 6:15 pm closing session

We will wrap up the day with some cool contests or a lucky draw, then take a group shot like this before we head off for the drinks. Don't forget to help clean up the rooms!

 
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After Event Drinks - Cali Cali

How can a BarCamp be without a bar? We will head to Cali Cali in TST for free drinks and snacks so you can unwind, chat with your friends and meet some new ones. Don't worry, shuttle buses will take us all there!

6:30 pm till late Drinks and snacks!

Free drinks for everyone - thanks to 338.com and iProA!

 

Sponsors

Shoutout to all our sponsors for supporting BarCamp Hong Kong
and making it possible for us to do this.

 
 

BarCampHK on Flickr

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