This Sunday: NewB Camp at J+W

Sara Streeter sends word:

WHO:
Christopher Penn, founder of PodCamp Boston
Nathan Hutnak, Executive Director of Free Geek Providence
Brian Alves, Vice President of AIGA
Michelle Riggen-Ransom, Communications Director of BatchBlue

WHAT:
technology conference for people new to technology

WHEN:
9am-2pm February 8, 2009 (Sunday)
9:30-9:40am Opening remarks, participants introduce themselves to the group

WHERE:
Pepsi Forum
8 Abbott Place Park
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI 02903

MEDIA CONTACT:
Sara Streeter
Lead Organizer
401-793-1119

What if you had the chance to have a conversation that resolved a nagging computer problem you’ve been having for a week now? Or helped you discover a website which expands your network and promotes your business at the same time? And don’t forget the three minute tutorial on new software you’ve been too busy to figure out.

On Sunday February 8, 2009, Free Geek Providence in collaboration with the SofT ICE club at Johnson & Wales is organizing NewBCamp, an “unconference” for the rest of us. Rather than a conference, in which the communication is too often only one way, an “unconference” is based around the idea that an event brings people together that have something to talk about with each other.

NewBCamp will feature break-out sessions based around an informal, conversational format.  There will be four featured presentations on the following topics:
• Why and how do I start a blog?
• What tools can help me design my own business card?
• What do I need to know to buy a quality computer/laptop?
• How do I protect my identity and personal information on the web?

We are also actively seeking presenters and participants!