The Agenda aka “The Board”

One of the unique traits of reBarCamp is the agenda. A majority of the day’s sessions will be determined by the participants: those who show up on the morning of March 3, 2011. At registration, typically there is a stack of index cards available where you can jot down suggested topics. Often times the topic may be something you want to learn more about or perhaps it’s something you’ve found success with that you would like to share with your peers. Topics have ranged from social media, tech, real estate trends, issues and concerns – there is no limit to what you submit with exception to “sales pitches” or prepared presentations. For the most part, this is an “ad-hoc” event. This year we will have “newbie” sessions created for those who may consider themselves to be ”novice” and providing a little more structure than typical barcamp sessions. We’re also going to have a track where our sponsors have a chance to promote themselves in the “Sponsor Spotlight“.   All other sessions (5 tracks) will be classic “reBarCamp”.  TIP:  If  you’re coming to Seattle reBarCamp, start thinking about what topics  you’re interested in and jot them down so you don’t “draw a blank” at registration.  

As the index cards with suggestions for topics come quickly rolling in from hundreds of participants, some of the reBarCamp organizers will sort through and organize the suggestions into sessions.   The Seattle Center NW Rooms (by the north side of the Key Arena) offers several conference rooms for the session.  Last  year we had seven different sessions to chose from at one time!   Sessions will most likely be color coded (like last year) to help you see which sessions might be more advanced, basic or perhaps geared towards mortgage.   The color paper is taped up on “the board” which is really a dedicated space on a wall by the registration table.

 Your exact suggested topic may not make it to “the board” or seem to appear on the agenda.   It may, however, fit or be similar to what is on the board.   We do our best to create an interesting schedule based on what everyone is asking for.  If at a certain time, the board doesn’t have something that’s appealing to you, you can always create your own session, write your topic on piece of paper and one of the reBarCamp organizers will help you try to find a space (there will probably be extra tables in one of the larger conference rooms, or if it’s sunny, there’s nothing wrong with having a session outside).

Each session will start at the top of hour following Jim Marks, our fabulous Key Note Speaker, and will run for about 50 minutes.   This will give you 10 minutes to revisit the board.   It is our goal to not do too many changes to the board this year…however sometimes ”change” happens.  

Seattle’s 4th reBarCamp is going to be amazing with over 500 participants registered so far (check out the rsvp list).     Stephanie Dawson describes her experience from her first Seattle reBarCamp last year and offers great advice.   

As Stephanie says, this is a free event but it is your time. 

We look forward to seeing you on March 3, 2011 at the 4th Seattle reBarCamp!  If you haven’t signed up yet, please take a moment to RSVP…and be sure to thank our amazing sponsors for keeping this year’s event free!