The first BarCamp here in Kolkata
// January 2nd, 2009 // BarCamps, Events
Although officially WiCampKolkata was the first BarCamp-based unconference in Kolkata, but I didn’t really think it was as unconferency. I would call that the first WiCamp in Kolkata, being a part of a series of them being held by Pavan throughout India.
Now, what we have tomorrow is the first BarCampKolkata. There is a nice percentage of people coming from IIT Kharagpur and quite a lot of regular BarCampers and startups from Kolkata and other cities are joining in.
The concept has pulled off for the first time in Kolkata and I am really excited about the BarCamp happening in my own city, thanks to the extensive efforts of a second year IIT-Kh student, Ramkumar.
I am really looking forward to have some fun and enjoy the fun and networking in the camp. Hope to see you there folks. To register, you visit the wiki on http://www.barcampkolkata.org/
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@enygmatic_in ermm.. a tad bit different! i'm gifting her 'the possibility of using mac' @ankitagaba 
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- @ankitagaba half an hr..
@iMBA i need to leave, please call me fast - @ankitagaba i'm not talking abt my mac... i'm talking abt the possibility of u tryin on a mac :P will call u once i leave for office...
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[...] was unable to attend it but I am glad that the Barcamp ritual has started here too.Thanks to Mitesh and Ramkumar and many others for organizing it and Making it a Success. You guys Rock [...]
Heard about it..but was unable to attend it
WiCamp BITS GOA – Feb 6th 2010
( organized by Wipro and BITS-Pilani Goa Campus during Quark 2010 \m/ )
( http://www.barcamp.org/WiCampBITS )
Theme- Innovation Practices
They say,”Nothing in Life is free….”
A free platform to present your ideas in front of professionals and leaders from varying fields and an enthusiastic audience.
Dazzle the audience with your innovations!
Make them believe what you believe!
Erase their doubts and misgivings!
Prove that Your idea will definitely make it Big!
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WiCamp BITSGoa
(As part of Quark 2010 – BITS – Pilani, Goa Campus)
Got any innovative ideas??
All innovators and entrepreneurs! Head for WiCamp BITS Goa!
WiCamp BITS Goa (organized by Wipro in association with BITS-Pilani Goa Campus)
(pronounced as we-camp)
Theme: Innovation Practices
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Time: 9 AM till 5 PM (Lunch and High Tea On)
Venue: BITS Pilani, Goa Campus
It is being organized during Quark 2010, the Annual National Innovation Festival of BITS – Pilani Goa campus.
What is WiCamp?
WiCamp is an un-conference where practitioners and enthusiasts meet and share their perspectives on the subject of Innovation and Creativity. The participants (aka Campers) as well the speakers are self nominated through this wiki. Though the theme is around Innovation Practices, there’s isn’t any set agenda.
Who are the campers?
Campers at the WiCamp are typically:
* Professionals
* Entrepreneurs (Start-ups)
* Venture Capitalists/ Angel Investors
* Researchers
* Faculty
* Students
* Govt. Employees
* House Makers
* Politicians
… almost anybody who has a genuine interest in the field of Innovation and Creativity.
What are the takeaways?
Of the several things that one tends to gain from, the salient takeaways include:
* Learning from the frontiers of innovation ‘As Practiced’
* A platform to share your experiments on innovation and garner ideas and critique
* Socializing with like minded people
…..
Other Benefits:
- All participants get certificates from Wipro.
- A sponsored lunch and high tea for all participants.
About BITS Pilani Goa
Renowned for its beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture, Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year. It also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which is classified as a biodiversity hotspot.
The BITS – Pilani, Goa Campus,one of the most modern elite institutes in the country,part of the renowned BITS-Pilani University, is about 10 kms south of Vasco-da-Gama, 20 kms north of Margaon and 5 kms east of Goa Airport, along National Highway – 17B, Bye-pass road.
In the midst of idyllic, sylvan beauty, the campus is unique in the respect of scenic beauty and panoramic view of picturesque surroundings encompassing Zuari River, hillocks, roads, waterways, forests, and landscape.
Under the theme of Innovation Practices, all speakers will present to the world, Innovations that have or can pioneer change, which are going to change the future… Speakers can be innovators, students, teachers, entrepreneurs,industrialists ,economists, politicians… anyone who has an idea to present to the world can register and become a speaker to present their bedazzling ideas…
Remember…apart from the WiCampers ,we have the exciting atmosphere of an awesome techfest around…there will be loads of people from the industry, research and education. Your idea might just give you that little boost which was missing, needed to attain success!
Please do come and visit us atleast as a camper… it’ll be an awesome fun-filled educational unforgettable experience for all who visit during Quark 2010….. there is a TEDxBITSGoa conference being organized on 5th February.
Legends:
http://barcamp.org/WiCampBITS (for registration as speaker or camper)
http://barcamp.org/WiCamp
http://www.bits-quark.org
http://www.bits-goa.ac.in
http://www.tedxbitsgoa.com