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Post-Podcamp Survey

hithere — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:58:01 +0000

First off, thanks to everyone for coming out today. The general consensus is that Podcamp was yet again an awesome event!

And thanks to everyone who have given us feedback so far, it’ll help us make the next Podcamp even better. We’d like to gather as much feedback as possible (even if it’s a repeat of what people already said), so if you could please fill out this quick survey it would be much appreciated :)

Podcamp is less than a week away – Are You Ready?

hithere — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:55:07 +0000

Here are some helpful reminders to help make this a successful and fun event for everyone. Things are looking great, be prepared, it comes and goes fast!

Register for Podcamp Halipalooza on Jan. 20 from 7pm to enjoy some fun and build up to the big day! http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2768469567

Host a Session, you have until end of day today, sign up here: http://podcamphalifax.ca/sign-up

Food! Sometimes finding a good place to eat given the time crunch is tricky. Alternatively you can order a locally sourced, delicious lunch and pick it up on site. Pre-order by January 18th by 9pm here: http://podcamphfx2012.eventbrite.com

Accommodation Deal!!! Coming in from out of town? The Westin Nova Scotian is offering Podcamp attendees a special rate of $89/night, which is a big discount. Just follow this link to reserve your room at the special rate.

Thank You to Sponsors! A fantastic list of sponsors on our site so please remember to think about these folks, they make this event possible and accessible. A special shout out to our headliners BellAliant and HRC@P.

And finally, PLEASE save paper, you don’t need to print your Podcamp or lunch tickets! This website is mobile-friendly including the schedule, which will have times and rooms listed very soon.

Additional Event Details

Date: Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (GMT-0400)

Location:
Alderney Gate Library (map)
60 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 4P8
Canada

Contact: email podcamphalifax@gmail.com or tweet @podcamphalifax.

Special Podcamp rate at the Westin Hotel in downtown Halifax

hithere — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:12:47 +0000

Coming in from out of town? The Westin Nova Scotian is offering Podcamp attendees a special rate of $89/night, which is a big discount.

Just follow this link to reserve your room at the special rate.

Podcamp Halipalooza 2012, Podcamp Eve at The Hub

hithere — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:12:46 +0000

Hello Podcamp Attendees! Please join us for a pre-Podcamp gathering at The Hub if you’re able, Saturday evening at 7pm to say hi to your friends and meet new ones.

Space is limited so please RSVP on Eventbrite.

See you there!

Julien Smith

hithere — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:57:45 +0000

We’re super-excited to announce that Julien Smith will be presenting at PodCamp Halifax ths year! Julien is a New York Times bestselling author of Trust Agents (with Chris Brogan) and most recently the Flinch, and it’s free (amazing eh, download the Kindle edition here). He’s been involved in online communities for over 15 years starting back in the early BBS days and now the social web we know today. You can find out more at Julien’s blog and otherwise get excited, we’ll be Podcamping before you know it.

Charter sponsors: Podcamp Halifax’s BFF’s

hithere — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:21:46 +0000

This year we’ve introduced a new sponsorship level: the charter sponsor, or BFF as we called it on the homepage because it was funny at the time. These spots can’t be bought, as they recognize people and organizations who have helped make Podcamp possible throughout the years, either through monetary or in-kind sponsorship, or both, and have been an invaluable to the event. Thanks all!

2012 Prep

Craig — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:28:06 +0000

Just a note to say that we are now starting prep for Podcamp Halifax 2012! More information to come so like our Facebook page , follow us on Twitter and send us who you think would be a great keynote speaker. read it, yo

Pre-Podcamp Halifax Gathering Tonight!

Craig — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:27:02 +0000

There is a pre-podcamp Halifax gathering tonight but you need a ticket to get in as space is limited.

It is a first come-first-serve basis. If you registered for Podcamp on the Eventbrite site previously you should have been emailed a invitation. We have heard that some people did not get one (even after resending) so email us at podcamphalifax[at]gmail.com to see if there is space left and for confirmation.

Whaoo!!!

CommandN.tv coverage

Craig — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:50:31 +0000

Thanks to Jeff MacArthur and the CommandN team for giving us some screen time to tell everyone about this year’s Podcamp Halifax. Have a view below and don’t forget to subscribe to their Youtube Channel, Twitter accounts and “like” their Facebook Page.

Session Teaser: HTML 5 – New Standard, Big Opportunity

ryan — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:28:36 +0000

by Ryan Deschamps

I already do amazing things on the interwebs with my computer. Can it get any better?

In his Podcamp presentation, Brad Touesnard says “Yes.” The days where Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome need an Adobe Flash plug-in to be useful are coming to an end. In its place is a collection of new, standardized features for Internet browsers called HTML5.

According to the session description, Touesnard, an independent web designer/developer with over ten years of experience, will offer “a brief intro to HTML5, what it is, what it isn’t, how you can use it today, and why you should.” Part of the presentation will explain how using HTML5 properly can improve search engine results for your website. Flashier aspects of HTML5 will be highlighted as well: ““Most Internet browsers are testing a first crack at allowing 3D graphics to work within the browser,” says Touesnard “potentially kick-starting a whole new gaming platform.”

As browsers continue to get better by supporting new standards like HTML5, so will the way people experience the World Wide Web. “The leaps and bounds made in browser technology in the past 5 years have been phenomenal. It’s a very exciting time for front-end web developers.”

Aimed at web developers or the people who employ them, Brad Touesnard’s presentation is scheduled at 10:15 a.m. in Area 2 on the first floor of the Alderney Gate Library.