It’s that time of year again! Last year we held our first open spaces conference and I was quite pleased with the results. We had 120 people show up and it was really rewarding to see the entire thing take shape. You can see the photos from last year here.
I proposed this question to the group at the end of the conference:
Should we do this again next year?
The response was a resounding YES.
When is it? What’s the schedule like?
This year the conference will be held from Friday, April 30th – Sunday, May 2nd. We’re adding Friday (starting at noon) for workshops. We will have 2 concurrent 4 hour workshops that you can attend if you like. The topic for these workshops is still to be determined, but if you have some suggestions on what you’d like to see, please leave a comment.
Friday evening we will hold the planning session, where we will all gather and suggest topics that we either want to present/convene, or that we’d like to hear about. This is an important part of the event. Your satisfaction with the conference is completely in your hands. So come on Friday and make your voice heard.
Saturday & Sunday will be full of sessions, open-space style.
Where is it?
Microsoft has graciously opened up their office in Houston for us to hold the event in. Last year we found the space to be just right for the number of attendees. The office is located in West Houston.
Who’s facilitating?
We’re very fortunate to have Doc List as our facilitator again this year.
How much is it?
The cost is $20, which helps us cover breakfast, lunch, and drinks. We (the organizers) feel that $20 is not really a barrier for most people, and helps keep people honest (less no-shows). There is one exception, however, and that is for students. We want students to attend! If you’re a student, please reach out to me directly before registering.
How do I register?
You can register on the ALT.NET Houston website. The time is fast approaching and we have a cap of 120 attendees, so what are you waiting for? Register now!