We're here at BarCamp Toronto today after an informative two day stint at the Canadian Venture Forum. Take a look at the videos from both to appreciate the difference in style between the two events. To say that BarCamp Toronto is rough and ready doesn't do the experience justice. It's just different.



Update

What is Bar Camp anyway?

BarCamp is an ad-hoc un-conference born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction from attendees. This event is part of the TorCamp phenomenon started last November. It's grown from about 50 attendees at TorCamp 1 to over 140 at the last TorCamp DemoCamp.

All attendees must give a demo, a session, or help with one. All presentions are scheduled the day they happen. Prepare in advance, but come early to get a slot on the wall. Presenters are responsible for making sure that notes/slides/audio/video of their presentations are published on the web for the benefit of all and those who can’t be present.

Anyone with something to contribute or with the desire to learn is welcome and invited to join.

NO SPECTATORS, ONLY PARTICIPANTS!

When you come, be prepared to share with barcampers. When you leave, be prepared to share it with the world. You can learn more about BarCamp here:

http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,68610,00.html
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Hosts
TaraHunt
ChrisMessina
JayGoldman
DavidCrow
DeborahHartmann