BarCamp GNV

BarCamp GNV is an opportunity for the Gainesville community to come together every year to learn, network, and discuss great ideas in person.

March 23, 2024
Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center

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Talk: 3D printing as a hobby
Talk: Upcycled Percussion

What is BarCamp GNV?

BarCamp GNV is an unconference - an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment.

Sessions are given on a variety of topics, and the day is created collaboratively - built by you and the other attendees who have a topic, story, knowledge, or experience to share with the rest of the community.

How does it work?

When you arrive, you'll see a big board with an empty grid with times along one side and 4 rooms across the top. If you have a talk planned, you can post it to that board starting at 8:00am.

Grab a sticky, write your name and a short description of the talk, and post it to the schedule. As the board fills up, attendees can start to see what's happening and when - and plan their day. You can sign up to present until the last slot is filled.

Can I give a talk?

Yes! We encourage any attendee interested in giving a talk to post their topic on the board, but it is not required. Remember, sessions aren't limited to just "talks," it can be a presentation, panel, or discussion group.

As an ice breaker, we'll seed the schedule with 5 - 10 featured sessions, just to get the ball rolling. Interested in being a featured speaker? Let us know.

Frequently asked questions

Location

Our Tracks

Select the track below that best fits your talk.

  • Entrepreneur

    This is a great track to talk about staying scrappy, your setbacks, or successes — tell us about your journey to owning your own work.

  • Creative

    Pushing film beyond its limit's, Sketch pro tips, building strong brands. This is the track for you to share your creative ideas.

  • Technology

    Expanding Your Command Line Toolbox, The Physical Web, IoT. Use this track to talk about the hardware and software that you love to geek out with.

  • Kitchen Sink

    La vie sous vide, BBQ competitions, Upcycled Percussion. This track is for all those passions that don't quite fit...the other tracks.

The schedule
Time Event
9:00am - 9:45am Registration and session building Start your day by grabbing your t-shirt and filling out your badge. Next, head over to the food table for some coffee. Finally, head to the board to post your talk, or just mingle with your fellow BarCampers and watch the schedule fill up.
9:45am - 10:00am Welcome and opening remarks We'll lay some ground rules for the day, so you'll know what to expect before talks begin.
10:15am - 12:15pm Morning sessions
  • 10:15am - 10:45am
  • 11:00am - 11:30am
  • 11:45am - 12:15pm
12:15pm - 1:00pm Lunch Food and drinks will be provided.
1:10pm - 3:45pm Afternoon sessions
  • 1:00pm - 1:30pm
  • 1:45pm - 2:15pm
  • 2:30pm - 3:00pm
  • 3:15pm - 3:45pm
3:45pm - 4:00pm Closing remarks Say goodbye to another year of BarCamp. See ya next year!
If you're giving a talk, make sure to get to the room early to test your A/V equipment.