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Welcome to the BarCamp DC wiki! This wiki was originally set up to collect all information relating to The First BarCamp DC. It is now available for planning of any DC-area technology-related unconferences.

1 Events
2 What is BarCamp DC?
- 2.1 Tagging BarCamp DC
3 External links

Events

The First BarCamp DC took place August 11, 2007 at Fleishman-Hillard.
- A library of all available presentation notes is online, please add relevant info if you can.
WidgetDevCamp took place January 25-26, 2008 at Blattner Brunner.
The Second BarCamp DC will take place Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University.

What is BarCamp DC?

BarCamp DC is an ad-hoc unconference and is part of the larger BarCamp movement. While there are topics suggested for discussion, there is no set agenda until everyone gathers. Attendees are required to participate to some degree: either by giving a presentation, demo, etc. or by facilitating a group discussion. Topics are flexible, as well.

BarCamp has a few rules, as outlined on the Rules of BarCamp page. In summary:

1st Rule: You do talk about Bar Camp.
2nd Rule: You do blog about Bar Camp.
3rd Rule: If you want to present, you must write your topic and name in a presentation slot.
4th Rule: Only three word intros.
5th Rule: As many presentations at a time as facilities allow for.
6th Rule: No pre-scheduled presentations, no tourists.
7th Rule: Presentations will go on as long as they have to or until they run into another presentation slot.
8th Rule: If this is your first time at BarCamp, you have to present. (Ok, you don't really have to, but try to find someone to present with, or at least ask questions and be an interactive participant.)