FOOD GOOD!
Sense of community
Good topics
Grid got everyone involved
Session Leaders were knowledgable
Session timing was good
FREE PARKING
Healthy debate
Easy to get to - great directions!
No pitches, non-commercial
Clear ground rules up front
Acknoledged people involved
Made connections
Great communication
Sessions were interactive (due to size, content)
Breadth and specificity of topics
People were friendly, open and helpful.
People were available and not buried in their phones
Positive tone
Well Run (thanks!)
Easy sign up
Free
Panel should have included questions
More Water
Spend more time describing ways to participate
Hard to hear - space acoustics
Waiting period in the morning
Could have used a hard copy of schedule
Sessions printed and posted around
Signaling interest in sessions early on
Open sessions in the afternoon for "wildcard" sessions
Recorded sessions/podcasting
Not enough projectors
Later start time
hand mics for larger rooms
People hiring (would people be able to speak/act freely?)
Block off time for recruiters
Would people come just for recruiters
Freelance camp?
Knowing people's field & interests
Tags
Interaction and shared information with simultaneous LaidOffCamps
LaidOffCamp events on front page of LaidOffCamp.org
Re-introduce LaidOffCamp concept/logistics after lunch for people who come late
Keynote not a great use of time
Waiting period before start
Source of information
Evolve with the times
Evolve with new technology
Skills development
online and offline
Specialized workshops
Follow-up meetups on session topics
Session leader contact info on wiki
Wiki pages for sessions
EventVue
Runway Project