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BlogOrlando

I just added a link in the sidebar to an upcoming blogger “unconference”, BlogOrlando. I’ve not been to any type of meetup/conference/gathering of other bloggers, and am really looking forward to it. Not only to just get out of town for a day or two, but to actually meet and talk face to face with other bloggers and web geeks. I’ll probably concentrate on the technology aspects of the gathering, though I suppose I can sit in on other sessions as they are added and interest me. I’m also looking forward to being able to pimp Habari.

If anyone else in the Central Florida area is going, I’d love to connect in advance, and possibly have someone to “know” in advance. There are two dinners, one the night before, and one the night of, so having even a somewhat familiar person to break bread with would be nice, though I’m fairly good at making new acquaintances and meeting people. (Probably from years of sitting in bars and chatting up the person next to me.)

Also, if anyone has advice for attending an event of this nature, I’m all ears.

BlogOrlando was published on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 3:28pm and tagged Habari, unconference and blogOrlando. Share your thoughts by commenting on this article.

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tommyduncn of http://sticksoffire.com

Not sure of my exact schedule yet, but I’ll be going at least all day friday. Like last year, I will again be a session leader this time. The entire thing is a really laid-back scene. The unconference format allows attendees to direct the conversation (hence “session leader” instead of “speaker”).

Feel free to contact me directly with any specific questions you might have.

Posted at August 15, 2007 on 11:41am

tommyduncn of http://sticksoffire.com

2nd attempt at comment: I went last year, and plan to go again… email me with any specific questions you might have…

Posted at August 15, 2007 on 11:56am

miklb of http://miklb.com

Tommy,

Sorry about the moderation que on the comments, I still haven’t spent much time on that aspect of Habari. I’m quite familiar with your blog, and look forward to meeting, I see that the final schedule has been posted, I’ll look for your session.

I don’t think I have any specific questions, other than maybe how much the tracks overlap, but that’s probably something I’ll just have to figure out once times are posted.

Thanks for stopping by.

Posted at August 16, 2007 on 11:06am

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