Thanks to everyone who participated in the first Unsummit08!
We'll keep the group blog registration open for the next few days so participants can add any reviews or critiques. We'd love your feedback.
What's the big idea?
UnSummit 2008 is an technology+marketing conference created to serve those unable to get tickets to the the MIMA Summit on Oct. 1, 2008. Our idea was to hold UnSummit on the same day. That way, if you were already planning on taking off work, you've still got someplace to go.
What’s the format?
UnSummit is an alternative, "unconference." Not unlike a BarCamp. That means no pre-set agenda. No experts. Full participation. Full dissemination. And free admission. All the things that traditional conferences are not.
What are we going to talk about?
Much depends on who attends and what they want to discuss. We're hoping to attract attendees who are interested in the collision of new technology and marketing. We expect to spend the day digging into social media, branding, apps, widgets, startups, SEO, mobile apps, etc. Some folks are going to want to discuss more strategic business issues. Others will want to dig into the technology and even take it down to the code level. It's all good. The community will ultimately decide on the specific speakers and sessions.
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 1
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note: you can come for just the morning or just the afternoon, if you wish. Just indicate "AM" or "PM" after your name on the attendees page.
Location
The Local Irish Pub, Minneapolis. Visit the Location page to view/edit directions.
How do I register for UnSummit?
Go to the Attendees page and add your name and contact info. If you find out can't attend please take your name off the list, so we can anticipate space requirements.
Food
We're asking for a $20 donation at the door, in order to cover morning beverages (coffee, juice, tea) and lunch. You'll be on your own for afternoon snacks and alcoholic beverages (unless we conjure up a generous sponsor!).
Volunteers
We'll need help with various tasks during the day. Please add your name to the Volunteers page.
Equipment
We'll have some equipment needs (power strips, wifi hubs, routers, cables, etc.). A list of hardware needs will be posted shortly on the Equipment page. If you can bring something, please sign up.
Happy Hour
The MIMA folks have opened up the MIMA Summit happy hour for UnSummit attendees. One drink ticket is included. To attend, register by Friday, Sept. 26.
Contact
Don Ball:
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Twitter: donmball