AKA PhoenixBarCamp ====== Topics you'd like to see covered ====== The concept of this conference is to loosely structure things. The general topic is something to do with the internet or technology, most likely web related, but from there it's open. If there's something you'd like to present simply add it to the list, if there's something that you'd like to learn more about add it to the list of suggestions and maybe someone else will pick it up. Basically the idea here is just to collect a bunch of smart people together and allow them to talk about what ever is interesting to them. If you're an expert on something it might make a good topic, as would a simple demo of something cool that you've made. Let's say you have 8 \'s to spend to indicate topics you will attend - put a "\" next to each one (either scheduled or not) that you want to be a part of. Topics scheduled * Microformats what they are and why you should know about it. - [[KimbroStaken|Kimbro Staken]] \ * Using server virtualization to ease development, testing and production deployment of web applications. - [[KimbroStaken|Kimbro Staken]] \ * Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud and the future of web hosting - [[KimbroStaken|Kimbro Staken]] \ \ * Security in the design, development, and maintenance of web applications - [[http://www.kinetic.org|Jay Jacobson]] * Understanding core Internet architecture to optimize the design and deployment of network-based services and applications - [[http://www.kinetic.org|Jay Jacobson]] \ * Ask questions about Ruby and Ruby on Rails [[JamesBritt|James Britt]] (A reasonably-skilled Rubyist) * Creativity (how to get your brain unstuck) [[http://www.fortymedia.com|James Archer]] \ \ \ \ * Building your brand online [[http://www.fortymedia.com|James Archer]] \ \ \ * Typography for the web [[http://www.fortymedia.com|James Archer]] \ \ \ * Project Management Nirvana with Trac/SVN/Basecamp/Gmail [[http://www.scrollinondubs.com|Sean Tierney]] \ * How to record and produce a successful podcast [[http://www.scrollinondubs.com|Sean Tierney]] * CakePHP [[http://www.fortymedia.com|James Archer]] \ * A demo of Windows Vista [[http://timheuer.com/blog|Tim Heuer]] \ * Microsoft and standards-based web development -- you can't be serious? [[http://timheuer.com/blog|Tim Heuer]] Topics suggested * Kicking conventional telephony's ass with Asterisk (Derick Neighbors?) \ * Tips for getting the most out of OSCommerce \ * Booting Exchange and switching to Zimbra \ * How to write a bulletproof contract and avoid IP issues (James Armstrong?) \ \ * Flex'ing Rails (Adobe Flex powered by Rails) - John C. Bland II (and Rails guru) * AJAX what is it and why should I care \ * IE7 CSS what works and what's still broken \ * contract negotiations (getting the best price and terms for anything in business) * rainmaking (drumming up business) * finance (managing cashflow, building credit) * accounting bootcamp (pimp your quickbooks) \ * marketing yourself (traditional & unorthodox methods) \ * time and stress management (how to not go insane) * PR (pro-bono stuff, landing speaking engagements, getting articles written about you) \ * cool tools (powerful open source gear you rely upon everyday) * DBA, LLC, SCORP, etc. How to start a business and which one to select. * Blogging: what it is and how it can help your business * Color theory \ * Differences between print and web design * How web standards affect your business * Advanced CSS tips & tricks \ * Search Engine Optimization (White hat, Black hat, Green hat...) (Dave Euse?) * Avoiding Ajax abuse * DOM the Javascript and take DHTML with it * 7 steps to set up ecommerce * How to market your web firm * Software for running your business * Video and the Web (YouTube, Rocketboom, etc.) (Brad Webb? Cheryl Colan?) \ * Trends (what’s going on with the web in general? what’s all this web 2.0 nonsense?) * Differences and challenges when dealing with multilingual systems * Future of Blog Networks (what they are and why you're going to see more of them) \ \ * Teaching standards-based web design - what is the new curriculum? (Cheryl Colan?) \ And let's not forget the after party! ====== Attendees ====== If you'd be interested in attending an event of this type, add your name below. * [[KimbroStaken|Kimbro Staken]] * Sean Tierney * [[http://www.kinetic.org|Jay Jacobson]] * [[JamesBritt|James Britt]] * [[http://joshknowles.com|Josh Knowles]] * [[MattJones|Matt Jones]] * [[http://www.fortymedia.com|James Archer]] * Benjamin Smith * [[JasonAyers|Jason Ayers]] * [[http://www.30secondrule.com|Aaron Post]] * [[brianshaler|Brian Shaler]] * [[EOlvera]|Eduardo Olvera]] * Ray Niemeir * [[caryfoster]|Cary Foster]] * Steven Gordon * Andy Ferra * [[http://blogs.katapultmedia.com/jb2/|John C. Bland II]] * [[Cheryl Colan|Cheryl Colan]] * [[http://timheuer.com/blog|Tim Heuer]] ====== Current Needs ====== ===== Venue Leads ===== * **UAT - confirmed** per Meredith Barham 9/15 - auditorium + 4 classrooms all day on a saturday of our choosing. need to confirm date with them before scheduling. parking in Fry's lot across st due to construction. can use their cafeteria. free wifi access and use of their projectors in all classrooms. ===== Sponsor Leads ===== Food sponsor * __does anyone know a restaurant that would donate the catering?__ * head hunting agencies? * training centers? - (ATTC, Roundpeg) Schwag sponsors * O'reilly * Adobe * Apple? Afterparty Sponsor * **The Sets** (mill & Southern in Tempe) - free pool, foos, ping pong. happyhour prices. no cover for conf attendees. ref: Scott Ford GM - 480.829.1822 * Aunt Chiladas? * Pointe S. Mtn Phantom Horse bar & restaurant? Rustler's Rooste? * Fumbles? * The Library? * Tilted Kilt? ===== Press Leads ===== * Business Journal - ? * AZ Republic - Casey Townsend * IT Business Network - Esther Schindler * News station - ?