Prepare Yourself for Seattle reBarCamp this Thursday!

February 27, 2011 by Rhonda Porter  
Filed under 2011, REBC Basics

This is the fourth reBarCamp in Seattle and it’s going to be amazing.   We’ve done a few things different this year with dedicating several sessions for those who are novice to social media in the largest room with the Rookie Sessions (Rainier Room).   With 700 people registered to converge on the Seattle Center this Thursday, we’re thinking that a majority will be attending those sessions.   This should also free up the other sessions to have more advanced topics. We’ve also added the Sponsor Spotlight where sponsors can freely promote themselves (Olympic Room)…and from what I’ve seen so far, their topics look very interesting!   By the way, we are at capacity so if you did not rsvp, please contact us (see box to the right) to be added to our waiting list.

Each reBarCamp seems to have it’s own personality because the day evolves around the participants.  I’m really looking forward to this event and thought I’d share some pointers with you to help you make the most of your reBarCamp experience.

Dress comfortable.  This is a casual, laid back event and you will be doing plenty of walking to the different sessions, to and from parking and to lunch.   By the way, currently it looks like we’ll have showers on Thursday with temps in the mid-40s.

Bring your water bottle.   Each room is equipped with water (hot and cold). 

Bring your wi-fi.   There will be wi-fi available however it is limited.  If you want to be guaranteed access to the internet, your best bet is to bring your own.  :)

Come early.  Registration and coffee will start at 8:00 a.m.  reBarCamp badges are first come/first serve to those who have pre-registered.   With 700 people attending this year, the earlier you can show up to start submitting your topics for sessions, the better.

Parking.  Several lots are available.  Check out the map in the right tool bar.

Coffee!  Redfin has graciously sponsored morning coffee service.

The Venue:  Seattle reBarCamp is in the same place as last year, in the Northwest Rooms of the Seattle Center just north of the Key Arena.   There is plenty of parking and restaurants within walking distance.   Speaking of lunch…

Lunch:  You may want to consider bringing a sack lunch…especially if  you’ve decided to continue with a barcamp session during the lunch break.  If not, there are several restuarants and grocerie stores nearby for you to grab a quick bite.  The lunch break will be from 12:00 – 1:00.

What do you want to learn or share?  Start thinking about what you hope to walk away with from this reBarCamp.   When you arrive Thursday morning, there will be index cards available for you to submit topics for possible sessions.  If you think of a topic prior to Thursday, jot it down and bring it with you!

The Agenda aka The Board.   The agenda will be posted on the wall by the registration desk.  We will also be posting the next scheduled sessions by the doors of each room.   For the most part, the agenda will be created Thursday morning based on the topics suggested by the participants.  The Rookie Sessions, which will be in the Rainier Room, are all ready posted…and you don’t have to be a social media rookie to attend!

Sessions.  With exception to the Rookie Sessions and the Sponsor Spotlight, reBarCamp sessions are more “ad-hoc” and not pre-planned.   People who are interested in that topic show up at the assigned room and from there, the conversation, sharing and learning begins.  Sessions are not intended for someone to lecture or make a sales pitch….ideally they are “peer to peer” learning. The session may evolve into something different than what you may have expected…remember, if a session doesn’t appeal to you, use your feet and go find another one.   If  you decide that you would like to create a session that is not on the board, your best time to do this may be during the lunch break since we are at capacity.

Sponsors.  This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.   Please do take some time to visit them in the Olympic Room and check out the Sponsor Spotlight Sessons.   

Because of our gracious sponsors and opting not to do “bling” this year, we’re going to be able to make an extra nice donation to Solid Ground

Last, but not least… our Volunteers.  We will be on hand all day should you need any assistance.

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