Hello from Philly

[Kevin M. Hoffman]

One things that SXSW does not do well that we could learn from:

Do a single track conference blending the best across disciplines:
design, development and strategy speakers. So we can all learn from
each other. OR if doing multi track, track it by communities of
practice. Such as Information Architecture, Visual Design and Front
End Development, Back End Development, Usability, Project Management,
and General. Allow cross track attendance, but clearly delineate the
tracks, even by keeping a single track in a single room.

Unrelated to SXSW, ask MICA or the University of Baltimore to host it.
Both are close to ArtScape, and it would be great ot have right before
or after ArtScape. I'm happy to make those contacts if necessary.

Posted this to the Wiki as well.

FYI - If we haven't met yet, I'm a long term (12 years) Baltimore web
manager in higher ed that recently made the switch to agency work to
join the team at Happy Cog. I don't live in Baltimore anymore, but I'm
close (Philly) and I care greatly about the Charm City and its
interactive community.

http://www.happycog.com/about/hoffman
http://www.twitter.com/kevinmhoffman