The Goa Project Two-Day Arts Conference Set for March 28-29

[D'Souza, Avelino]

The Goa Project Two-Day Arts Conference Set for March 28-29

On March 28th and 29th, thought leaders from various disciplines will convene in Goa for an event that promises to bring confluence among interesting and diverse people. The Goa Project is a two day unconference, made up of six tracks - entrepreneurship, film, society, performing arts and music, fringe, and visual arts.

Each track is a creative hybrid of workshops, teach-ins, and roundtables - tossed together with jam sessions, exhibitions, and show-and-tell. The goal is to create an engaging environment where people from different walks of life can expand their horizons, broaden their perspectives, and share their skills.

Preetham VV, one of the organizers of the event, says that India is in dire need of an event like The Goa Project. "In a nation as diverse as ours, with such extensive cultural and thought diversity, the only way to bring about significant and widespread change is through meaningful cross-disciplinary collaboration." Indeed, the event is being attended by reputable members of all communities, from technology to art, social work to physics. It has even attracted diverse speakers, ranging from the founder of Only Much Louder, Vijay Nair, to Sunita Maheshwari, one of the most influential women in healthcare in India.

"Bringing motivated, smart people outside the confines of their limited social and professional networks is a critical ingredient towards personal inspiration and national progress," explains Vijay Anand, another one of the brains behind the initiative. "And it is taking place in Goa in order to transplant people from the hustle and bustle of their cities into a setting that promotes open-mindedness."

The Goa Project has been compared to other collaborative initiatives, such as Ted Conferences, Telhelka's ThinkFest, and South by Southwest in the U.S. However, the event stands out for its 'unconference'
format and people-oriented approach. Attendees submit topics for discussion and debate on The Goa Project Funnel before the event.
Everyone who shows up is a potential speaker, and those who don't speak contribute by posting photos, blog entries, podcasts, and video clips of the proceedings.

The organizers believe that attendees will learn new skills, challenges their assumptions, and form partnerships for their work.
More importantly, however, the long term impact of The Goa project will be a thought movement, where society recognises the value in new and different perspectives, and cross-pollination of ideas becomes a standard of progress.

To register for The Goa Project, visit www.thegoaproject.com.

http://india.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Goa-Project-Two-Day-Arts-Conference-Set-for-March-28-29-20130312

~Avelino

[Santosh Helekar]

I am curious as to what will be discussed under the topic of "fringe".
Does anybody know?

Cheers,

Santosh

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[augusto pinto]

Just click on fringe and see as you doubtless already have Santosh.
This is nonsense which reinforces the stereotyped image of Goa as Sea
Sun and SEX. Read some of the copy in the flier:

"The Goa Project also builds intimate, personal conversations into the
program. Throughout the day, you’ll naturally bond with others through
euphoric tastings at the foodie event, inspiring insights at the film
festival, and ridiculous dance moves at the after party. If you’re
entrenched in amazing conversation when a session ends, take it to the
beer and bonfire chats. Exhibitions and entertainment provide fuel to
your fiery conversation, and create memories to mark your new
friendships".

Throughout the day, blah blah blah and throughout the night what? If
you ask me it looks like a brilliant scam conceived of by a bunch of
yuppies want to come to Goa to eat, drink and make out at the expense
of the the idiots who will pay Rs 5000/- as registration fees (without
travel and accommodation) Why could I never have thought up something
like this when I was younger?

Regards
Augusto

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[Santosh Helekar]

Augusto,

Exactly my impression of this event! I am surprised psychedelic trips
are not mentioned. Perhaps, that is covered under fringe.

Here is a gem, if you have not noticed:

QUOTE
We are young, energetic, and as such: the forum is not for the "done
and retiring", but for the "up and coming" generation...........
UNQUOTE

Cheers,

Santosh

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On 28 March 2013 06:54, augusto pinto <pint...@gmail.com> wrote:

Just click on fringe and see as you doubtless already have Santosh.
This is nonsense which reinforces the stereotyped image of Goa as Sea
Sun and SEX.

Gusto, have you attended an Unconference?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconference

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