Unconferences are my favourite. The beautiful serendipity of it all.
November 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Unconferences are my favourite. The beautiful serendipity of it all.
If you're a zine fan who likes to send snail mail, we've got a treat for you—5 zine-themed postcards! We're raising funds for the BIPOC Travel Fund for future Zine Librarians unConferences @zineluc and you can help by ordering a set of 5 zines for just $15 (shipping within the U.S. included).
November 1, 2025 at 2:46 AM
If you're a zine fan who likes to send snail mail, we've got a treat for you—5 zine-themed postcards! We're raising funds for the BIPOC Travel Fund for future Zine Librarians unConferences @zineluc and you can help by ordering a set of 5 zines for just $15 (shipping within the U.S. included).
Thanks @jenitennison.com! Hey @gkfrancis.bsky.social 👋🏻 more than happy to chat about @ukgovcamp.bsky.social & #unconferences. DM me your email?
November 13, 2024 at 11:23 PM
Thanks @jenitennison.com! Hey @gkfrancis.bsky.social 👋🏻 more than happy to chat about @ukgovcamp.bsky.social & #unconferences. DM me your email?
When we started these Product for the People unconferences it was really important that we made sure we have events in different locations. Next up, Birmingham! Details coming on Wednesday!
The next Product for the People meetup is going to be in central Birmingham on Friday 20th June - tickets will be released Wednesday afternoon and will likely go fast if anything like previous editions.
The usual set-up - a couple of speakers to get things going then an afternoon of unconferencing.
The usual set-up - a couple of speakers to get things going then an afternoon of unconferencing.
May 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
When we started these Product for the People unconferences it was really important that we made sure we have events in different locations. Next up, Birmingham! Details coming on Wednesday!
This one of the best tech unconferences in the EU. If you're missing this one, look for the next one, in another city!
Prepare to be surprised! #openspacetechnology
Have fun, @lisihocke! https://mastodon.social/@lisihocke/114862402129033562
Prepare to be surprised! #openspacetechnology
Have fun, @lisihocke! https://mastodon.social/@lisihocke/114862402129033562
Lisi Hocke (@[email protected])
On my way to #SoCraTes2025! 🤩 Can't wait to meet known and new tech folks at this amazing open space conference. The past years, lots of good stuff came out of the connections built and ideas nurtured together at #SoCraTes. Already curious what's going to happen this year! ✨ https://www.socrates-conference.de
mastodon.social
July 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This one of the best tech unconferences in the EU. If you're missing this one, look for the next one, in another city!
Prepare to be surprised! #openspacetechnology
Have fun, @lisihocke! https://mastodon.social/@lisihocke/114862402129033562
Prepare to be surprised! #openspacetechnology
Have fun, @lisihocke! https://mastodon.social/@lisihocke/114862402129033562
@chrisjrn I now have this mental vision of you as a latter-day Johnny Appleseed, traveling the country/world leaving small, boutique unconferences behind in your footprints. an nbpy here (lots of Bays out there which have a North, after all - North Sheepshead Bay Python?), an ehat there…
May 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
@chrisjrn I now have this mental vision of you as a latter-day Johnny Appleseed, traveling the country/world leaving small, boutique unconferences behind in your footprints. an nbpy here (lots of Bays out there which have a North, after all - North Sheepshead Bay Python?), an ehat there…
Glad you're thinking of keeping going. Andy said nice things about your product chops, but I reckon your nous about what works when it comes to events and unconferences is highly valued by a lot of people. It takes a special skill to hold these things lightly but just right.
November 29, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Glad you're thinking of keeping going. Andy said nice things about your product chops, but I reckon your nous about what works when it comes to events and unconferences is highly valued by a lot of people. It takes a special skill to hold these things lightly but just right.
We want to start promoting #Bluesky events on our site. These include game jams, hackathons, art collabs, unconferences, live listens, and webinars.
We're looking at using an events calendar, with the goal of integrating it with the greater Social Web.
Organizers, give us a shout!
We're looking at using an events calendar, with the goal of integrating it with the greater Social Web.
Organizers, give us a shout!
August 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM
We want to start promoting #Bluesky events on our site. These include game jams, hackathons, art collabs, unconferences, live listens, and webinars.
We're looking at using an events calendar, with the goal of integrating it with the greater Social Web.
Organizers, give us a shout!
We're looking at using an events calendar, with the goal of integrating it with the greater Social Web.
Organizers, give us a shout!
Added: expected session topics for FediForum June 5-7.
What a long list! Check it out: https://fediforum.org/2025-06/
Something important not on the list? Come to FediForum, and announce a session on that subject during agenda making in the morning! Unconferences for the win!
What a long list! Check it out: https://fediforum.org/2025-06/
Something important not on the list? Come to FediForum, and announce a session on that subject during agenda making in the morning! Unconferences for the win!
May 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Added: expected session topics for FediForum June 5-7.
What a long list! Check it out: https://fediforum.org/2025-06/
Something important not on the list? Come to FediForum, and announce a session on that subject during agenda making in the morning! Unconferences for the win!
What a long list! Check it out: https://fediforum.org/2025-06/
Something important not on the list? Come to FediForum, and announce a session on that subject during agenda making in the morning! Unconferences for the win!
DISC Unconferences: Diverse teams brainstorming real-world solutions for a more inclusive future in open science. An ML Engineer said, “This event isn’t just about learning; it’s about building a movement. It’s a catalyst for real change.” Back the Stack. bit.ly/3HPryqN
September 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
DISC Unconferences: Diverse teams brainstorming real-world solutions for a more inclusive future in open science. An ML Engineer said, “This event isn’t just about learning; it’s about building a movement. It’s a catalyst for real change.” Back the Stack. bit.ly/3HPryqN
I'm happy to hear that unconferences are still a thing.
October 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I'm happy to hear that unconferences are still a thing.
We also organized 2 "SoCraTes unconferences" in the past—but more like a retreat, with ~25 people over a weekend.
But it's paused for now because that kind of thing takes time 😄
socrates-ca.github.io
But it's paused for now because that kind of thing takes time 😄
socrates-ca.github.io
SoCraTes Canada - Software Craft and Testing unconference
The Canadian edition of the unconference for Software Craft and Testing.
socrates-ca.github.io
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
We also organized 2 "SoCraTes unconferences" in the past—but more like a retreat, with ~25 people over a weekend.
But it's paused for now because that kind of thing takes time 😄
socrates-ca.github.io
But it's paused for now because that kind of thing takes time 😄
socrates-ca.github.io
Added a new section to my electronic CV called “THATCamps and ‘Unconferences’”-it seemed like time. <a href="http://ryan.cordells.us/cv/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://ryan.cordells.us/cv/
November 9, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Added a new section to my electronic CV called “THATCamps and ‘Unconferences’”-it seemed like time. <a href="http://ryan.cordells.us/cv/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://ryan.cordells.us/cv/
“@WeCopass: Oh yeah! Nice workshop today! :) RT @alexhillman: Oh man I freaking love unconferences. #CoworkingEU” thank you!!
November 3, 2024 at 11:45 PM
“@WeCopass: Oh yeah! Nice workshop today! :) RT @alexhillman: Oh man I freaking love unconferences. #CoworkingEU” thank you!!
I've organized and participated in many unconferences in the past, and they are always the most intense exchange of ideas and information that I've experienced. Given the energy we're seeing in the registration this one is poised to be no different!
register today!
hiddenstates.org
register today!
hiddenstates.org
November 26, 2024 at 6:23 PM
I've organized and participated in many unconferences in the past, and they are always the most intense exchange of ideas and information that I've experienced. Given the energy we're seeing in the registration this one is poised to be no different!
register today!
hiddenstates.org
register today!
hiddenstates.org
We call this voting with your feet at unconferences. While it’s not meant to reflect negatively on a session, it’s still hard if you’re the leader. CSPAN didn’t show the walkout, however, so I’m not sure how many Americans watching the joint address are aware of these Members walking out.
We just walked out of the state of the Union. My shirt showed Trump an important message: NO KINGS LIVE HERE.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
March 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
We call this voting with your feet at unconferences. While it’s not meant to reflect negatively on a session, it’s still hard if you’re the leader. CSPAN didn’t show the walkout, however, so I’m not sure how many Americans watching the joint address are aware of these Members walking out.
Our "Queer Book History" zine has some Bluesky, classes, conferences, and organization suggestions for getting involved in the field: zinebakery.com/bakeshop-zin...
![Screenshot of page 27 of the "Queer Book history" zine:
Recurring events:
EMoTrans (Early Modern Trans Studies) conference
Queer Bibliography conference: “For the purposes of this conference, 'queer bibliography' is a broad term used to include many domains of bibliographical study and theory as they intersect with queer theory and practice, including (non-exhaustively) history of the book, publishing, literacies, material histories, biblioalterities, etc.”
Broader than only Queer book history:
Society for the History of Authorship, Reading and Publishing (SHARP)
Black Women of Print Anti-Racist Print & Printmaking Resources
American Printing History Association (including their “BIPOC Resource Guide for Printing and Allied Crafts “)
Bibliographic Society of America
Society for Textual Scholarship
Zine Librarians UnConferences (& search "[location] zine fest")
Rare Books & Manuscripts (RBMS)
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August 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Our "Queer Book History" zine has some Bluesky, classes, conferences, and organization suggestions for getting involved in the field: zinebakery.com/bakeshop-zin...
I have gone to a single unconference and liked it (a bunch of creators meeting at Kickstarter; sessions on knot tying & Instant Pot cooking, but also practical stuff). But I did used to go to events that D*ve W*ner was part of it, and I imagine most unconferences are a room full of him yelling.
November 20, 2023 at 4:13 PM
I have gone to a single unconference and liked it (a bunch of creators meeting at Kickstarter; sessions on knot tying & Instant Pot cooking, but also practical stuff). But I did used to go to events that D*ve W*ner was part of it, and I imagine most unconferences are a room full of him yelling.
For new events to try www.socrates-conference.it
This is the event I look forward to every year, unconferences are amazing
This is the event I look forward to every year, unconferences are amazing
SoCraTes-IT
Software Craft and Testing Conference Italy
www.socrates-conference.it
December 31, 2024 at 4:30 PM
For new events to try www.socrates-conference.it
This is the event I look forward to every year, unconferences are amazing
This is the event I look forward to every year, unconferences are amazing
My favourite this year was Foo Camp at Warkworth. Unconferences work best I reckon #nzconventions Your view?
December 5, 2024 at 6:43 AM
My favourite this year was Foo Camp at Warkworth. Unconferences work best I reckon #nzconventions Your view?
Can't unconferences been seen as a semi-formal version of that?
November 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Can't unconferences been seen as a semi-formal version of that?
Remember unconferences? Here is a guide about hosting your own unconference by Bill Johnston
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#unconference #jaunt #events #Conferences
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Unconference: A Guide For Hosting People-centric Events
Explore the concept of Unconferences—a participant-driven alternative to traditional conferences that encourages collaboration and community engagement. Discover best practices for preparing, hosting,...
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December 18, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Remember unconferences? Here is a guide about hosting your own unconference by Bill Johnston
#unconference #jaunt #events #Conferences
jaunt.com/j/unconferen...
#unconference #jaunt #events #Conferences
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are unconferences any good?
November 23, 2024 at 1:47 PM
are unconferences any good?
.Astronomy 13 is happening!! Mark your calendars: 22-26 April 2024. We will be hosting the conference at ESA's European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC), near Madrid, for a week of tutorials, unconferences, a hack day, and some great talks as well. Check out @emily.space's thread below!
Want to go to a non-traditional meeting that focuses on collaboration and getting inspired? Then .Astronomy 13 might be for you! 🔭
I've been to two .Astro conferences so far and loved them both - I highly recommend them!
When: 22nd to 26th April
Where: Madrid, 🇪🇸
Register interest & find out more:
I've been to two .Astro conferences so far and loved them both - I highly recommend them!
When: 22nd to 26th April
Where: Madrid, 🇪🇸
Register interest & find out more:
.Astronomy 13 — .Astronomy
www.dotastronomy.com
January 23, 2024 at 12:13 PM
.Astronomy 13 is happening!! Mark your calendars: 22-26 April 2024. We will be hosting the conference at ESA's European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC), near Madrid, for a week of tutorials, unconferences, a hack day, and some great talks as well. Check out @emily.space's thread below!