BayHac2017/brainstorm

WIP, brainstorming. Watch this space

General TODO:

• open communication channels & listen to them
• gather organizers & helpers
• gain insight from past organizers
• secure location & funding
• invite & schedule talks
• catering & swag

Communication channels

• #bayhac on freenode
• bahaskell google group
• wiki.haskell.org
• bayhac.org

Less specific communication channels

• /r/haskell
• haskell-cafe
• #haskell on freenode
• Haskell Weeekly: Ask editor for a special note every 2 months: Nov, Jan, March

Timing

• March/April ?
• Avoid conflict with FP conferences

Catering

• breakfast & lunch ?

Funding

• sponsors?
• donations?
• entrance fee? (preferably not)

Potential Locations

• Hacker Dojo (unlikely?)
• Mozilla
• Facebook
• Google
• SF area?
• East bay?
• Convention center?

Relevant groups

• BAHUG
• East Bay Haskell
• other?

Local (& remote?) Haskell companies

• mini job fair?
• sponsors?
• success stories?

Swag

• stickers!

Events

• regular talks
• lightning talks
• follow-along sessions
• intro to Haskell
• hacking on open source

recording

• get permission from presenter to share
• equipment (mic, camera, projector)
• setup & tech support
• video editing ?
• video hosting

misc

• registration?
• loaner workstations?
• preparation instructions? (e.g. download stack)
• bayhac github repo?
• whiteboards, markers, erasers, & rooms