Last year we very successfully. a trip to Riga. , Which discovered the new format of the conference -. BarCamp. And even thinking about holding the event this format on their own, but with a comfortable pads, alas, in Murmansk, sparsely, and geographic location are not very good for the arrival of visitors from different regions and countries (although not problems to be solved practically does not exist ). On a trip to the BarCamp 2008, I wrote in my. blog about travel and tourism. (. click here. ), And today, in anticipation of an active preparation. BarCamp Baltic 2009. Which will be held again in. Riga. I invited them to blog an interview with one (or rather one) because of organizers liked our IT- unconference -. Aya Birch. ( hereinafter referred to as. Johan. ).
And so begin. I am:. BarCamp for me - an IT bistro, where the participants choose their own food for their brains, and provide a platform for the organizers of the event. And how would you describe the format BarCamp, and that itself can be useful to draw a potential member?.
Johan. : If you stick to a delicious topic, I 'd rather BarCamp compared with a picnic, where the participants come with your meal, ugoschyayut its other neighbors, and eats sandwiches. And we care about the meadow with daisies. Typically, participants go to a bad head, which is full of ideas, information, knowledge, solutions, opportunities, contacts, and all must be able to equip it on the shelves. If you know why you come, you get it. I come for the enthusiasm.
I am:. Why did you decide to organize the first BarCamp in Riga in 2008 that prompted you to it, and why you decided to repeat the anti-conference in 2009?.
Johan. : In all the fault of the Ukrainians and their BlogCamp in 2007, we arrived at it, we liked it, and our friend Arthur Mednis said aloud: ...
In the photo the team organizers BarCamp Baltics 2008.
And decided to repeat, because in 2008 has turned out so well, in addition, we have the team is really cool, everyone is trying to do better, and more people are writing, offer money, their time and expertise. I am:. Did the. the global economic crisis. the organization of BarCamp 2009?.
Johan. : The crisis has affected the ability of sponsors monster. If last year we supported Microsoft and Bank, but this year they have cut budgets. But for startups with invetorami is possible, and they see the prospects. Even when someone. crisis.
I am:. You are intrigued by the public news about the main sponsor BarCamp, but decided not to open the veil of secrecy and not to call him, saying only that it is a very promising start-up. Maybe it is time to call the characters by name, and whether the presentation of the organizers of this start-up to the BarCamp?.
Johan. : Do you know about this January 12! .
General sponsor of himself open to a video that will show on Monday. I realized that it was the guys with surprises. Yes, they will be doing a presentation, more of them will be a special contest for the team, and prizes for the best!.
I am:. How many people have expressed their desire to come in 2009 in Riga at BarCamp? .
Johan. : Dim Sum, you know that magic happens at the BarCamp, and before that no one knows anything;) I only know that currently 18 countries have at the moment. Interesting presentations will be. To capture the uninteresting rotten eggs;).
I am:. As one of the sources of cost recovery (profit ) BarCamp 2009 you decided to apply. modified idea millondollarshomepage. com. You are looking at the success of the proposal or decide to just try to type ...
Johan. : Yes. Logo Wall. decided to go before it found a sponsor, it was necessary to urgently come up with another way to get money. In addition, several people wrote that they want to give $ 400, but we did not have a mechanism that they give in return. Money is small, so that each hand the status of the sponsor, but together they can build a decent amount of.
About the off-line version, I still keep silence, it all depends on demand for cell;).
I am:. In the past year you have had a very. interesting promo video podcast to BarCamp 2008. This year you do something like this?.
Johan. : Let us take a look!.
I am:. Last year, in addition to the non-conference and a very memorable time spent outside of it: a very interesting tour of the city, pubs, bars with different activities. We can put on something like this in 2009?.
Johan. : Absolutely! . Patience!. ( Note. Author: confess, or rather has already confessed to Learn has a record of '. Barkemperskom ( blogerskom ) tour of the Baltic. '-. TravelCamp. ).
I am:. What advice do you want, and potential participants in BarCamp 2009?.
Johan. : Let them in 2009 you will be successful and you have it so happens if you arrive at the BarCamp!.
I am:. And finally, two of my traditional question of brand preferences.
Apple or Microsoft (PC)?.
Johan. : Comrade Atoms not forgive if I do not answer Linux.
I am:. Coca or Pepsi?.
Johan. : Pinocchio! .
Collective photo of participants BarCamp Baltics 2008.
________________________________. From myself add that even before the BarCamp was only a month, but if you are interested to get to him, is actively preparing to do: arrange a visa ( Schengen I would recommend t. to. have the opportunity to visit neighboring Lithuania and Estonia, and who have an opportunity in Finland or Sweden ), booking lodging ( last year we lived in a hostel right in the heart of old Riga ), if traveling across Finland, you can already buy space on the ferry. Details on travel and visa to Latvia, see. Learn BarCamp. or. BarCamp blog. and. Group on Google. For the Russians, and interested citizens of Murmansk as well. Club is open to the social network for professionals PRO2.
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