All you need to know about BarCamp Saskatoon on May 25, 2013!

Whoa, it’s BarCamp in May! Possibly as good as Christmas in July. Yes, BarCamp will be happening twice this year, and will take place on May 25 at VendAsta Technologies in downtown Saskatoon. It’s a special spring edition, because more BarCamp = better. Kick off your summer with nerdy and creative talks from BarCamp regulars and fascinating newcomers from all over … Continue Reading →

What to expect at BarCampYXE 2012

So, the big day is fast approaching, and some of you may be wondering, “Huh. I wonder what’s going to happen at BarCamp. Where do I go? What should I bring? Will there be beer?” Silly, silly you. Of course there will be beer. Saturday, have a hearty brunch; that is, arrive fed, not hungry. Food comes later. When you … Continue Reading →

Making The Schedule

Before BarCamp we ask people to sign up to speak. This gives us a good idea of who is speaking and about what, but it doesn’t tell us specifically when or where. We do not have a schedule… yet. When you arrive at BarCamp and sign in, if you want to speak we’ll have big sticky notes and markers to … Continue Reading →

Getting to BarCamp YXE and back home again

A couple weeks till BarCamp Saskatoon 2012, and we’re putting the final touches on the event for you. Have you seen the speaker list? Impressive. Vendasta is hosting us again this year. It’s on the 4th floor of the Avenue Building at 220 3rd Avenue South. If you’re planning to attend the whole event and have a few beers, we … Continue Reading →

Doing a talk at BarCamp Saskatoon

It’s one month till BarCamp Saskatoon 2012! You are registered, right? The BarCamp Team is busy making arrangements to ensure the day is a roaring success. Time for you to start thinking about doing a talk. If you’re a first-time BarCamp attendee, you are not expected to do a talk (although you can, if you want to). There are other … Continue Reading →

We Need Support

We are volunteer and donation run. If you or your company can spare a few bucks we could really use the help. We’ve already taken care of many of our costs, but there are still a few things we need. When you support BarCamp we will list you on our Sponsors page, on posters at the venue, and give you … Continue Reading →

Sign Up To Talk

BarCamp wouldn’t be BarCamp without the engaging and interesting talks we have every year. Get some tips on talking at BarCamp and sign up to speak. Once we have a few speakers lined up we’ll generate a list so you know what to look forward to! Remember, there are no real predetermined talks – we just ask that you sign … Continue Reading →

Announcing BarCamp Saskatoon 2012: November 3!

We’re happy to announce that BarCamp Saskatoon 2012 will be held on November 3, 2012 from 12:00 – 8:00 pm at VendAsta. We’ve taken your ideas and feedback from last year to make some big changes to Saskatoon’s favourite unconference, and we’re set to have the best BarCamp ever! Find out what BarCamp is (and isn’t). Register and buy your … Continue Reading →

BarCamp Saskatoon 2011 Is Over

If you were there you know it was good. If you weren’t, you might be wondering what you missed. An amazing venue gorgeous t-shirts refreshments – including pizza and beer people who love technology with a giant thirst for information people who love technology with the gift of knowledge to share old acquaintances reunited and new friends made. With the … Continue Reading →

Mobile, Competition, and Community: What would BarCamp be without them?

Can you believe it’s just a few days till BarCamp Saskatoon? Neither can we. We’re hoping a few more people sign up to do a talk. In the mean time, we’re finalizing other food, drink, and logistical plans. A few things you should know about: BarCamp Saskatoon has a mobile site. It’s a micro-site: a new product from VendAsta, about … Continue Reading →