Here we go!

Oh boy, it’s almost time for BarCamp Philly, and we are SOLD OUT!

Here’s what you need to know:

The space

The SpaceCheck out the floorplan. Each of these rooms (240-270) is a 78-seat tiered classroom with full A/V capabilities. Swank, right? We’ve got seven of them, and eight 45-minute sessions slots to fill them with. That means 56 amazing sessions in full multimedia glory!

Room 280 is a study room with individual corrals, like in a library. This may be full of students studying, so please be respectful if it is! We have the classrooms booked, but the public areas are still open to Wharton students.

There is also, as you can see, quite a bit of other space. That space has lots of potential for what we’re calling ad hoc sessions. If you don’t need multimedia support, you’ll be free to scope out a chunk of space in the lounge, by the lockers, outside in the plaza, pretty much anywhere that you think would work! (We do not recommend selecting the bathroom for your ad hoc space.) We’ll have a special place on the schedule board for sessions like this, so keep your eyes peeled and your map handy!

You’ll also note the “Need help?” spots on the floorplan. In one (or two or all) of those spots will be a friendly volunteer with a sign offering assistance. If you’ve got any questions throughout the day, they’re a great resource! (And if you’d like to be one of those helpful peeps, let us know!)

The schedule board will be in the Lounge area, with the morning coffee, tea, and noms. That’s where you’ll head after you check in!

A couple notes on logistics:

The Preparty

If you’ve RSVP’d for the preparty at IndyHall on Friday, then join us there from 6-8pm! Our volunteers will be checking you in at the door, so make sure you’ve RSVP’d!

If you didn’t, there’s still time, but not much! Go go go!

The Day Of

  • When you get to Huntsman Hall, look for BarCamp signs to identify which entrance we’ll be using. You’ll be greeted by registration tables when you reach the second floor level.
  • Save some trees: Don’t bother printing any tickets or confirmations out, just give your name at the registration table and our awesome volunteers will check you in!
  • When you check in, you’ll receive your badge, your covet-worthy t-shirt, your personal wifi password, and your handy-dandy event flyer to have and to hold. It’s got important things like maps, official hashtags, reminders, and a space to write down your personal schedule for the day. Hold on to it!
  • If you don’t have a session to post, make sure you arrive before 10am so you have time to register before opening remarks. The earlier the better!
  • The first session is at 10:15am. There are four sessions, then lunch, then four more sessions. At 2:30, check the food tables for fresh coffee, tea, and some hot apple cider. At 5:30 we’ve got closing remarks, a bit of cleanup, and then PARTY.

The Afterparty

  • There will be PARTY BUSES, courtesy of our awesome sponsor BarCamp Tour, to take folks from the event to the afterparty. Look for orange school buses with the BarCamp Tour logo on them. Jump onboard, grab a beer (yes, seriously!), and settle down for the most fun you’ve ever had traversing 3 miles.
  • WEAR YOUR BADGE. We’ve got badgeholder-only stuff throughout the night, so keep it handy!
  • Drinks: Our sponsor is buying you rounds! When you arrive, you’ll be directed to the BarCamp Tour folks who will meet, greet, and give you drink tickets. Did we mention they’re awesome?
  • Food: We’re buying you apps! There’ll be some noms scattered throughout the room, so keep an eye out and grab ‘em when you see ‘em. The kitchen will be open in case you want to order anything on your own.
  • Music: It’s a TURNTABLE.FM THROWDOWN! We’ll have DJ stations set up for you and your crew to show us how it’s done. Bring your best rivalries to the stage! Who’s got better tunes, PC or Mac? Drupal or WordPress? Python or Rails? It’s a user-generated dance-off, DJ-style. May the best nerd win.

Are you ready for this? Of course you are. See you Saturday.