CloudCamp Minneapolis, Apr 18, 2009
About CloudCamp:
CloudCamp is an unconference where early adopters of Cloud Computing technologies exchange ideas. With the rapid change occurring in the industry, we need a place where we can meet to share our experiences, challenges and solutions. At CloudCamp, you are encouraged to share your thoughts in several open discussions, as we strive for the advancement of Cloud Computing. End users, IT professionals and vendors are all encouraged to participate.
Our first event in the Twin Cities area was SOLD OUT. It was held Saturday, April 18th at the University of Minnesota.
Slides from 5 minute Lightning Talks:
Location(s):
| Main Venue (9:00-15:00): (map) | Happy Hour (15:30-?): http://www.thebulldogmpls.com |
| University of Minnesota EE/CS Building 200 Union Street SE Room 3-180 Room 3-180 Minneapolis, MN 55455 |
The Bulldog, N.E. 401 East Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55414 |
Proposed agenda:
9:00 - 10:00 networking, unconference organization
10:00-10:15 Lightning Talks from VISI, Microsoft, enStratus, and Rackspace
10:15-11:15 Lightning Panel on Cloud Computing
11:30-12:15 Sessions round 1 (4 sessions) (including “What is Cloud Computing?”)
12:15-13:00 Lunch
13:15-14:00 Sessions round 2 (4 sessions)
14:15-15:00 Sessions round 3 (4 sessions)
15:30 After Conference Happy Hour (sponsored by VISI)
At 10am, we’ll start up the main program with lightening talks from a balance of local cloud innovators like VISI and enStratus as well as a the national cloud players Microsoft and Rackspace.
At around 10:25/10:30, there will be a lightenning panel to address many of the issues on your mind in the realm of cloud computing. Come prepared with questions. Better yet, come prepared to participate because we will be asking attendees to take part on the panel!
The unconference begins after the lightning session. Possible topics may include what’s up with Azure and case studies using cloud technologies like Google AppEngine, EC2, and Force.com. The actual agenda is driven by the attendees. Do you have some interesting knowledge in the realm of cloud computing to share? Come prepared to talk. You won’t need to create a fancy formal presentation. Just be able to lead a talk and drive the discussion.
Finally, join us after the conference starting around 3:30/4pm at The Bulldog in Northeast Minneapolis for a happy hour with complimentary drinks sponsored by CloudCamp Platinum Sponsor, VISI. Free drinks and great conversation!
Local Organizer(s):
George Reese of enStratus Networks
Our Sponsors:
Platinum: VISI
Gold: enStratus, Microsoft, Rackspace
Silver: Best Buy, Cisco, Magnet 360, SalesForce.com, Split Rock Partners
Location sponsor: University of Minnesota Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Interested in more CloudCamps? http://www.cloudcamp.com/Checkout the press release: CloudCamp Minneapolis
