Thoughts on 140conf

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Yesterday I attended 140conf  which was held at Indigo in the O2 London.

It was an interesting day. Although it did get a bit 'broadcast' and boring in the middle of the day, what made it worthwile was the morning with Stephen Fry talking about Twitter, Technology and Being Human beings and the last few sessions on Education, E-democracy, Racism and the talk by Vikki Chowney. Not to mention a short interlude of singing by Professor Kyra Gaunt which was both beautiful and woke us all up.

I won't mention the lack of WiFi, real coffee (£2 for a cup of instant) or food (oh I just did) as I am sure that was just an unfortunate muck up that the organizers will be berating themselves enough already for.

Here are two videos I took of Stephen Fry's talk and Daren Forsyth's 'hotdog-onion-subterranean-homesick-blues mash-up'

Misae Richwoods

Love the invisible ink on Daren's cards - I swear it was clearly visible and black yesterday =S

2009-11-18 13:46:57

Ben

It was a good day with some interesting speakers.

Completely agree - particularly on the negatives... if they run 140conf next year they should choose another venue. The seating area was really cramped and must have been under the aircon as it was freezing. Not often you go to a conference and need to have your coat zipped up. Lack of wifi was inexcusable and for the cost of the ticket at the very least I expected a free coffee and snack when I arrived.

Could have done with more breaks. Did they really expect everyone to arrive at 9am, receive no food and sit there for 4 hours until lunchtime??

2009-11-18 13:56:19

b33god

Misae

Yes shame that. If only I had won one of the many Kodak Zi8's going around then it may have been legible [I'm not bitter! ;) ]

2009-11-18 14:05:57

Han

I loved @DarenBBC's Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues vibe ending - it was awesome! And he's cool - he came and sat on the floor next to me at one point and we chatted about all sorts!

It was a fab day all in all even if it was a very early start and late finish (well I got home and didn't go to sleep till about 1am as was too excited!!)

2009-11-18 14:07:39

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2009-11-18 20:35:00

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2009-11-19 11:20:16

Andy C

Thanks for posting this. Enjoyed Stephen Fry's talk. Interesting, intelligent, articulate and thought provoking as always.

2009-11-19 11:21:17

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2009-11-19 13:02:23

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2009-11-21 17:46:54

Platform - Social media is human-shaped [and like a great big Onion!].

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2009-12-15 17:50:59