BarCamp Bangalore is here for 2025 !

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Hey Campers,

Your favorite unconference event is back in town for 2025! This edition of Barcamp Bangalore is set to take place at the Takshashila Institution and Samagata Foundation on Church Street, Bengaluru, on Saturday, March 8th, 2025.

We’ve been off the grid for a while, planning yet another iteration of BCB, and we are stoked to announce that we are back, but with a twist! This year’s BarCamp aims to bring ideas from all parts of tech, innovation, and everything in between. Bring your friends or come alone, host a talk or find one that interests you, we have something for everyone.

If you’re buzzing with ideas and eager to share them, we’d love to hear from you! Register an account and click on “Add A Session”. Remember, up to 4 sessions might be happening at the same time. But don’t worry if you’re not interested in speaking, you can explore our “Proposed Sessions” page and choose a session that sparks your interest. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or a first-timer, or even just a curious attendee, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your insights, learn from others, and engage in vibrant discussions.

Discover the latest trends, find out what’s fab, dabble in the startup ecosystem, while meeting and making new connections. The possibilities are limitless, join us in making BarCamp the talk of the town. We can’t wait to show you what we have in store! Don’t forget to register and set a reminder for March 8th. Keep an eye on our blog and social media channels for all the latest updates.

What to expect? https://barcampbangalore.com/bcb/what-to-expect

Venue: The Takshashila Institution (2nd floor) and Samagata Foundation (4th floor), Cobalt Building, Church Street, Bengaluru – 560001

Date: Saturday, March 8th, 2025

We’re excited to see you there!

Barcamp Bangalore is back for 2024

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Hey Campers,

Your favorite unconference event is back in town for 2024. This edition of Barcamp is set to take place at RV University on the 8th of June.

We’ve been off the grid for a while, planning yet another iteration of BCB, and we are stoked to announce that we are back, but with a twist! This year’s Barcamp aims to bring ideas from all parts of tech, innovation, and everything in between. Bring your friends or come alone, host a talk or find one that interests you, we have something for everyone.

If you’re buzzing with ideas and eager to share them, we’d love to hear from you! Register an account and click on Add A Session . Remember, up to 4 sessions might be happening at the same time. But don’t worry if you’re not interested in speaking, you can explore our Proposed Sessions page and choose a session that sparks your interest. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or a first-timer, or even just a curious attendee, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your insights, learn from others, and engage in vibrant discussions.

Discover the latest trends, dabble in the startup ecosystem, while meeting and making new connections. The possibilities are limitless, join us in making Barcamp the talk of the town. We can’t wait to show you what we have in store! Don’t forget to register and set a reminder for the 8th of June. Keep an eye on our blog and social media channels for all the latest updates. We’re excited to see you there!

Sponsorship Opportunities for BarCamp Bangalore 2024

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BarCamp prides itself on being a free-for-all event, inviting talk sessions by folks from all walks of life in an unconferenced fashion. Being a fully volunteer-driven affair, it takes a great deal of time and effort to plan, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone involved. Our sponsors play a huge role in making it possible; their help goes a long way in enabling us to procure venues, refreshments, and even goodies for our participants. Their support has been extremely essential in keeping Barcamp going over the years.

For sponsors, Barcamp is a wonderful place to spread the word about your product or call for support for your cause. Partners of Barcamp can also get in touch with a wide variety of talent ranging from devs to doctors. Barcamp, being a hotbed of talent and innovation, sponsors can even get a moment to present a keynote or even set up a stall based on their support.

Barcamp would be nothing without its friends, we invite you to sponsor the 2024 edition of BCB set to take place at RV University on June 8th, 2024. We have also enclosed a sponsorship deck outlining various aspects of our event along with several tiers of sponsorship we offer.

Please feel free to contact us on any of our socials or reach out to volunteers via their personal handles provided in the deck. We look forward to making Barcamp bigger and better with you!


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Register for Barcamp Bangalore 2023

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Hello Campers! Barcamp Bangalore is back this year and ready to inspire, educate and connect people. If you’re looking for a platform to share, discuss and learn from your peers, then Barcamp is the place to be. This free event will be held on Saturday, May 20th, 2023, at RV University in Bangalore, and we can’t wait to see you there!

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Barcamp Bangalore is an unconference where you can participate in open discussions, connect with like-minded individuals, and learn new things in a friendly and informal environment. This event is not just for tech enthusiasts, it’s for anyone who wants to share their passion, contribute, and learn something new. From history to art, all topics are welcome!

If you’re interested in speaking at the event, simply sign up on the Barcamp Bangalore website and submit your session proposal by clicking on the “Add a session” button. There is no selection process, speakers for Barcamp are selected on a first-come, first-serve way on the day of the event. This is your chance to showcase your ideas and insights and connect with a passionate and diverse community of learners. We welcome speakers of all experience levels, backgrounds and areas to talk about what they are passionate about. If you’re curious about the previous talks, do check out the archives page.

But don’t worry if you don’t want to speak. Barcamp Bangalore is open to all, and you can still participate by registering on the website and showing up on the day of the event. Whether you’re attending as a speaker or a participant, you’ll have the opportunity to attend up to six parallel sessions, each in its own room. The sessions will cover a wide range of topics and provide a platform for engaging discussions and sharing of ideas. We recommend people to check out the proposed sessions page and click on the topics you’re interested in.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to connect, learn, and share, then Barcamp Bangalore is the perfect event for you. So what are you waiting for? Register now and get ready to be inspired!

Sponsorship Opportunities for Barcamp Bangalore 2023

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BarCamp is an international network of user-generated conferences (or unconferences) primarily focused on technology and the web. The first BarCamp was held in Palo Alto, California in 2005, and since then, the movement has spread to cities around the world. BarCamps are known for their open, participatory format, where attendees are encouraged to give impromptu presentations, lead discussions, and share their knowledge and ideas with others. BarCamp Bangalore has been held since 2006 and has become a key event for the technology and startup community in Bangalore and beyond. BarCamp Bangalore attracts a diverse range of participants, from developers and designers to entrepreneurs and investors, all eager to share their experiences and learn from others. The next edition of BarCamp Bangalore is scheduled for May 20th, 2023 at RV University, Bangalore. As always, the event promises to be a dynamic and engaging gathering of tech enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you’re interested in supporting BarCamp Bangalore, there are a number of sponsorship opportunities available. Your contribution will help fund essential elements of the unconference, including video recording, snacks and lunch for attendees, and goodies like stickers and t-shirts. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with a highly engaged and influential community of tech professionals and showcase your brand to a wider audience. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of one of the most exciting technology events in India. Contact the BarCamp Bangalore team today to learn more about sponsorship opportunities! Sponsorship deck is available below.

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Barcamp Bangalore 2023 is happening in May 2023

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Hi Campers,

We are thrilled to announce that Barcamp Bangalore is back and will be held on May 20, 2023, at RV University!

Note: We’ve updated the date to May 20 due to election results being declared on May 13. Please note the change!

For those who have attended Barcamp in the past, you know that it is a community-driven un-conference where attendees are the speakers. It is an event where participants share their knowledge and ideas in an open and collaborative environment. We are excited to welcome back our veteran attendees and for you to reconnect with the community.

Anand doing an impromptu session on making a 3-sided hexaflexagon
Anand doing an impromptu session on making a 3-sided hexaflexagon at Barcamp Bangalore 2022

For those who may be new to Barcamp, this is a great opportunity for you to join a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts, creative professionals, and lifelong learners. At Barcamp, you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge, learn from others and make connections with like-minded individuals.

Barcamp Bangalore has always been a 100% free, volunteer driven event. We rely on sponsorship for making Barcamp happen – from venue to providing snacks/lunch to goodies. All of these make Barcamp a fun experience of all our attendees. Sponsorship allows attendees to know more about the interesting players in various industries who want to connect to communities, and it allows sponsors to promote their brand and get to know the interesting Barcamp community which includes many early adopters and influencers.

We are looking for sponsors for the next edition of Barcamp Bangalore. If you/your company is interested in sponsoring Barcamp,  please get in touch with us.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something special. Join us on Discord, follow us on Twitter, Mastodon or save a calendar reminder for the event date. We’ll open the website for registrations soon. We look forward to seeing you there on May 13 at RV University!

Help us plan the next edition of Barcamp Bangalore

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After a long break, Barcamp Bangalore happened last year on November 5. We didn’t know what to expect – but over 150 campers attended Barcamp Bangalore, listening, taking part and discussing over 18 talks, not counting hallway and impromptu talks like making a 3-sided hexaflexagon. It was good to go back to the roots of Barcamp of the yore with a paper wiki to boot 🙂

2023 is here and we’re looking forward to hosting another edition of Barcamp Bangalore. A skeleton crew organized last year’s Barcamp Bangalore, and we’d like to improve upon that. We’re especially looking forward to new people joining in and helping in with the planning – as we’ve often seen, fresh blood often brings fresh new perspectives.

What are the expectations?

We understand you have limited time, so we’d like to make the expectations clear – planners and volunteers meet once a week, usually on Sundays. We organize the entire event, end to end starting from sponsorships and venue and including the websites and logistics (such as doing printouts of banners). Here’s some broad things planners and volunteers look at:

  • Finding and getting sponsorships for the event
  • Coming up with Design – including colour schemes
    • For the website, mobile app
    • Posters, stickers, social media images, etc
  • Update and maintain the website
  • Goodies such fridge magnets, etc.
  • Logistics as visiting the venue, some side photography, arranging food, etc.
  • Some unconventional ideas to keep things fresh

Is there a Barcamp Bangalore Discord?

Yes, there is! Join our Discord.

I’m interested. How do I join in?

We meet every Sunday either virtually on Discord or in person at Cafe Coffee Day, Jayanagar 4th T Block 11:00am onwards.

Full address below:

721/26, 18th Main, 38th Cross Rd,

T Block, 4th Block, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560041, India

Google maps link – https://goo.gl/maps/GacmgwhzaZnNjV7m6

We will be there, join us. Do ping us on our Discord to expect you, or if you have any questions

Come on in! Registrations for Barcamp Bangalore 2022 are now open

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After a long gap, we’re happy to announce that Barcamp Bangalore is now open for registrations.

What is Barcamp Bangalore?

bar BarCamp Bangalore is an unconference – an ad hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an opportunity for people to come together to learn, network, and discuss ideas in person. If you’ve always wanted a platform to share, discuss and talk to your peers, then Barcamp is just the platform for you.

When and where is it happening?

Barcamp Bangalore 2022 will be held on November 5, 2022 at RV University, Bangalore.

Do I have to pay anything?

Barcamp is a free event! Just walk in on the day of the event. If you’re like to talk about something, we recommend you put a session proposal so that you see how many are interested in your talk. If you’d like to bring some friends or family with you, that’s even better.

How do I register for the event?

If you plan to talk at the event, follow the steps below:

  • Visit the BarCamp Bangalore website and click on Sign Up (or Login if you already have an existing account) to register.
  • Head over to Add a Session page and enter details about what you will talk about.
    • If you intend to present a short demo about your app, product, project, Techlash might be a better option. Select the category as “Techlash” in this case.
  • Check out the other proposed sessions and click on “I’m interested button” on the sessions that you find interesting.
    • While we as organizers don’t select talks (they are purely on a first-come, first-serve basis), it helps in assigning a slot for the talk to prevent session clashes
  • That’s it! Subscribe to notifications or keep coming back at regular times to find out recent sessions that would have been posted.

If you do not wish to be a speaker at Barcamp – that’s perfectly fine –

  • Visit the BarCamp Bangalore website and click on Sign Up (or Login if you already have an existing account) to register.
  • Head over to the Proposed Sessions page and browse the various sessions.
  • Click on the “I’m interested” button on the sessions you’re interested in.
    • While we as organizers don’t select talks (they are purely on a first-come, first-serve basis), it helps in assigning a slot for the talk to prevent session clashes
  • That’s it! Subscribe to notifications or keep coming back at regular times to find out recent sessions that would have been posted.

Is Barcamp only for tech talks? Can I talk about history, or art?

Barcamp isn’t just tech. You’re welcome to share and teach us about anything you’re passionate about. Anyone with something to contribute or the desire to learn is welcome. If you’re curious or looking for inspiration, check out our archives for topics that have been covered in the previous editions.

What time does it start? What is the event format like?

Barcamp Bangalore on-site registrations start at 8 AM. The first session of the day – the Introduction session starts at 9 am. After this, the event breaks out into 6 parallel sessions – each session in it’s own room. The sessions go till 5:30 pm and we sign off for the day with a Feedback session. The overall timetable looks like below:

  • 08:00 – 09:00 : Registrations
  • 09:00 – 09:30 : Introduction
  • 09:45 – 10:30 : Session Slot 1
  • 10:30 – 11:00 : Break 1
  • 11:00 – 11:45 : Session Slot 2
  • 11:45 – 12:30 : Session Slot 3
  • 12:30 – 13:30 : Lunch
  • 13:30 – 14:30 : Techlash
  • 14:30 – 15:15 : Session Slot 4
  • 15:15 – 15:45 : Break 2
  • 15:45 – 16:30 : Session Slot 5
  • 16:30 – 17:15 : Session Slot 6
  • 17:30 – 18:15 : Feedback and Closing

Can I participate virtually?

We’re still figuring out if we can live stream the event. Till then you can join us on our Discord and chat with us, or if you have any concerns. See you soon!

I have more questions..

We’d be happy to answer – just send us a tweet (or DM) to barcampbng, or join us on Discord and ask us.

Announcing HooChat as a Silver Sponsor for Barcamp Bangalore 2022

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We’re happy to announce HooChat as a Silver Sponsor for the next Barcamp Bangalore happening on Nov 5, 2022, at RV University, Mysore Road, Bangalore.

 

HooChat is a messaging app that lets you speak your mind and feelings by giving you a voice anonymously in a close group of friends. All the messages being exchanged are not stored in the server & are stored in your device itself, having your privacy as a priority. Never feel like an outsider again.

HooChat is available on both Android and iOS. Find more about HooChat on their website and connect with them in the links below:

The Barcamp Bangalore planners would like to thank HooChat for sponsoring and making Barcamp Bangalore possible.

About Barcamp

Barcamp is a free unconference. There’s no speaker list or fixed schedule until the actual event. All content comes from the attendees. Anyone can host a session, take part in discussions, demo a project, talk about code, discuss at lengths about program design.

Not into tech? No problem. BarCamp’s not just about tech. Share your life experiences. Teach us your life hacks, tell us about your great outdoor experiment. Sky’s the limit and this is the perfect place to share your passion. Anyone with something to contribute or with the desire to learn is welcome and invited to join. here are no registration fees or any other charges for a BarCamp. Your active participation is the fuel and driving force for BarCamp.

To learn more about why sponsors make Barcamp possible, or to be a sponsor, please read our previous post on sponsorship.

Announcing FOSS United as a Silver Sponsor for Barcamp Bangalore 2022

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We’re happy to announce FOSS United as a Silver Sponsor for the next Barcamp Bangalore happenening on Nov 5, 2022 at RV University, Mysore Road, Bangalore.

FOSS United is a non-profit foundation that aims at promoting and strengthening the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) ecosystem in India. You can find more about FOSS United on their website and connect with them in the links mentioned

The Barcamp Bangalore planners would like to thank FOSS United for sponsoring and making Barcamp Bangalore possible.

About Barcamp

Barcamp is a free unconference. There’s no speaker list or fixed schedule until the actual event. All content comes from the attendees. Anyone can host a session, take part in discussions, demo a project, talk about code, discuss at lengths about program design.

Not into tech? No problem. BarCamp’s not just about tech. Share your life experiences. Teach us your life hacks, tell us about your great outdoor experiment. Sky’s the limit and this is the perfect place to share your passion. Anyone with something to contribute or with the desire to learn is welcome and invited to join. here are no registration fees or any other charges for a BarCamp. Your active participation is the fuel and driving force for BarCamp.

To learn more about why sponsors make Barcamp possible, or to be a sponsor, please read our previous post on sponsorship.