[hackerspaces] Fwd: [austin-hacker-space] Defcon Talk

[Matthew McCabe]

I think we are all on the same page (more or less).  As I explained on the
Austin Hackerspace list, I think it would be valuable to have some kind of
"how-to" talk at Defcon as there are always new people at Defcon who do not
have access to a hackerspace in their city and may want to know how to get
one started.

My initial thoughts were a quick "how-to" setup a hackerspace talk to
discuss some of the issues are are all familiar with (legal, paying rent,
events, drama, etc).  We could then either demo some cool stuff, talk about
new events that went over well in our spaces, and open the floor to
questions.  I definitely want to be sure we can engage both noobs and
hackerspace veterans (if possible).

Another option is to discuss how hackerspace can better collaborate among
each other...but that is a bit broad and needs some more thought on my part
;)

Any other ideas/thoughts?

Thanks,
Matt

On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 2:14 PM, Matt Joyce <matt at nycresistor.com> wrote:

> If there is interest an interactive panel of geographical diverse
> representatives...  sure ... if there's public interest.
>
> But having a talk for the sake of having a talk is silly.  If we don't have
> something awesome and unique to demo / discuss move over.
>
> On Mar 29, 2010 2:57 PM, "Nick Farr (hackerspaces.org)" <
> nick at hackerspaces.org> wrote:
>
> While I agree that the "how to start" topic has been done, I still believe
> there should be some kind of Hackerspaces talk at DefCon.  Inspiration comes
> in many forms, and it seems there's a lot of places out there that might
> need a boost of inspiration.
>
> Remember, a lot of people from the *same town* end up meeting at talks at
> conferences and get the ball rolling from there.
>
> In terms of evolving, what kind of a presentation would appeal to both
> those involved in an active space an looking to build one?  Would it be
> valuable to give a panel discussion on the incredibly great things
> hackerspaces have spawned and the role they hold in the future of the
> overall global hacker community?
>
> Nick Farr / http://nickfarr.org / 8B13F204
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> On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 12:03, Bryan Bishop <kanzure at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
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