BarCamp
Josiah Mugambi
The most exciting event happening this coming weekend in Nairobi is BarCamp Kenya. Put together by David Kariuki, Eric Magutu, Riyaz Bachani, Josiah Mugambi and Nick Muttai BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from attendees.
Date: Saturday - 31 March 2007
Time: 13:00 – 18:00
Where: University of Nairobi, Civil Engineering Lecture Theatre, Directions, call 0724-334558 if you get lost
Price: Mandela a.k.a free
This is going to be such an interesting event, go to the website and check out the presentations already lined up. But this isn't your typical conference. Come along yes, but come along ready to participate, engage, network, and share ideas.
I have met a few people who think you have to be invited, or that it is going to be a formal event. Some think that this is going to be one of those massive international conferences. No no no! Turn up and let's talk. That is what it is about. No excuses!
A special plea to our sisters: come out for this and get involved! The list looks very male heavy at the moment.
(and people tell me there is nothing going on in Nairobi! There is a lot going on in Nairobi).
Sign UP: There will be a whiteboard - for signing up - u just need to show up :)
Josiah Mugambi
Typical Sat Afternoon in Nairobi. But this rapidly grew to more than 50 people coming in ... most were probably not Arsenal or Liverpool fans - or valued this more than football :)
We covered a whole range of issues ... read about them:
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blog
HOWTO BarCamp
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Feedback is welcome.... comments, suggestions anything .... :)
