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- noun Internet, informal A
conference that attempts to avoid the traditionaldrawbacks of conferences, such as high entry fees, excessiveformality , andbias due tosponsors .
Etymologies
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Examples
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The key in the term unconference is the "un" where we try to unravel the bad points about standard conferences.
GirlyGeekdom 2008
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Incidentally, I believe that creating such post-event archives of each unconference is one of the great distinguishing characteristics of the Be2camp approach – using social media to create an easily accessible record of past conversations, so that future events and members and future presenters can expand on the information already delivered.
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BarCamp is simply an 'unconference' - an ad-hoc gathering of people with the simple desire to share and learn in an open environment.
Muti 2010
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BarCamp is an "unconference" - organized by attendees, for attendees.
BarCamp Raghu 2008
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BarCamp is an "unconference" - organized by attendees, for attendees.
BarCamp 2008
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BarCamp is an "unconference" - organized by attendees, for attendees.
BarCamp 2008
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BarCamp is an "unconference" - organized by attendees, for attendees.
BarCamp 2008
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I do think we maybe need to refocus a little on the overall goal of this unconference, which is (as I understood it) to create a chance to get all the people in the Aussie 2.0 space talking together.
Aussie Web 2.0 Unconference et BlogHer with Dave Winer Ben Barren 2006
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We discovered in October that the unconference is a perfect compliment to our brand, because it encourages a high quality two-way dialog.
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We discovered in October that the unconference is a perfect compliment to our brand, because it encourages a high quality two-way dialog.
vanishedone commented on the word unconference
A not altogether explanatory citation: 'After 250 written responses, 12 "unconferences" (whatever they are) and "more than 500 bilateral engagements between stakeholders ... and the core team", yesterday saw the release of the government's Digital Britain report.'
June 18, 2009