November 15, 2024
Venue announcement coming soon!
BarCamp is a COMMUNITY CONFERENCE
BarCamp is a user generated conference where the speakers are everyday folks talking about what interests them. Talks aren’t scheduled or planned until just before the conference starts, and anyone can give a talk. Curious, but don’t want to take the stage? That’s okay too.
At BarCamp, you won’t find a predetermined speaker list or a line of suits passing out business cards. What you will find is some shaggy dude in a t-shirt talking about moonshine, a web developer talking about the best practices in SEO, or a world traveler sharing their experiences. BarCamp is a chance to network, learn something new, and share what awakens your curiosity. Come one, come all.
BarCamp Silicon Prairie is Organized by
The Venue
a super cool place that we can't share yet...
Follow SPN on their mailing list/instagram/twitter for the announcement!
The Tracks
Talks are organized into two speaking categories
Possible talks may include:
Makers
Marketing Your iOS App, Bird Watching for fun and profit, Competitive Intelligence on a Shoestring, How to get Venture Capital, Fostering a Co-working Environment
Technology
CSS3 and the Future of Design, How to Wrangle WordPress, HTML5 and the Modern Browser, iPhone, Me, and My Drone, Hardware is the New Geocities
The Agenda
Here’s what to expect!
Thursday, November 14th
12pm
• Talk signup begins
We're doing something slightly unique—we're opening the schedule a whole 24 hours early! Talks are 20 minutes long, within a 3 hour block, AND there are only 2 tracks, both of which will be recorded!
Friday, November 15th
12pm
• Doors open
Grab some lunch and coffee, sign up for a talk, and start the day getting to know your fellow BarCampers.
1pm
• Talks Begin
We’ll start out the first round of talks promptly at 1pm, so make sure you’re all settled in and ready to learn!
4pm
• Closing
Say your goodbyes, collect addresses for your new pen pals, and start looking forward to next year.
The FAQ’s
Get your quick answers here!
What is Silicon Prairie Startup Week?
It's a week-long celebration of the startup and entrepreneurial community in Nebraska. Learn more!
Is this event free?
Yes! This event is free to attend, for all folks in the community—not just silicon prairie startup week attendees. Come one, come all!
How long are the talks?
This format si different - each talk runs for 15 minutes. Speakers are allowed to use that time however they wish—you can even share a time slot with multiple people or set up a panel discussion, allowing time for Q&A at the end. The last 5 minutes of every 20 minute slot is reserved as transition time between talks.
Can I give a sales presentation?
Nope! To be respectful of our BarCamp community, sales presentations or pitches are not allowed. Don’t even try it, folks.
What should I bring?
Something to share with all of your new friends…a business card perhaps? We encourage you to bring a notebook for notes. If you’ve planned a talk with presentation slides, bring your laptop or an external drive with your files. And bring all your friends!
What if I have a food allergy?
No sweat! We make sure everyone is included. If you have specific food allergies or restrictions, contact Will at barcampevents@gmail.com and we’ll take care of you.