Comments on: Deciding on a Conference Keynote http://chris.pirillo.com/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Greg (canine in twitter) http://chris.pirillo.com/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-476223 Greg (canine in twitter) Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:25:06 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/16/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-476223 Gnomedex seems like something to participate in rather than attend. I don't know that a keynote speaker would do anything for me other than kill an hour or so. Gnomedex has more of a hacker feel, hidden under the guise of a gnome. can't wait Greg Gnomedex seems like something to participate in rather than attend. I don’t know that a keynote speaker would do anything for me other than kill an hour or so. Gnomedex has more of a hacker feel, hidden under the guise of a gnome.

can’t wait

Greg

]]> By: Barbara Gavin http://chris.pirillo.com/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-475274 Barbara Gavin Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:58:49 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/16/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-475274 I think it starts each morning off strongly to have some sort of rock star launch the day. Someone who can share with your participants their view of the world...or how they did some great thing that we are all still shaking our heads about. One thing you could try - that gives you a bit more control and also makes it easier for your target to say yes, is have the keynote be a "conversation". Just you and he or she on stage, with you asking questions. It is early here in Boston and I can't think of his name, but what about the guy who started Twitter? Good luck! I think it starts each morning off strongly to have some sort of rock star launch the day. Someone who can share with your participants their view of the world…or how they did some great thing that we are all still shaking our heads about.

One thing you could try – that gives you a bit more control and also makes it easier for your target to say yes, is have the keynote be a “conversation”. Just you and he or she on stage, with you asking questions.

It is early here in Boston and I can’t think of his name, but what about the guy who started Twitter?

Good luck!

]]> By: alex http://chris.pirillo.com/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-474699 alex Tue, 17 Jul 2007 05:34:55 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/16/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-474699 Chris, I just learned about you tonight. i´ve just finished watching the 50plus minute long video you've posted on YouTube about you moving back (or "upgrading") to XP from Vista. Actually, i saw it on LifeHacker... whatever. Frist of all, i loved it. Found it incredibly informative and, as it often happens when we think something is great, it is EXACTLY what i did: i installed VISTA ULTIMATE in MARCH i think, on a high end desktop i own, but went back to XP after only a two months. I'm 28, i'm from Argentina, and i have been a windows user since Win 3.11, and i've been SERIOUSLY considering Ubuntu and OS X for a while now, even though i've never been too enthusiastic about Mac's or Apple, but mainly because i'm tired of "fixing" and tweaking Microsofts OS's. I know it would be a LOT of work and getting used to the new stuff to do that, specially after 12 years of Windows, but i just might... I guess i'll try them with dual and triple boot, and then decide. Anyway, congratulations on your incredible blog, the fine Vista video! I'll be reading you from now on. Cheers! P.D.: nevermind my blog, it sucks. It's only for my personal ranting. ha! Chris,
I just learned about you tonight. i´ve just finished watching the 50plus minute long video you’ve posted on YouTube about you moving back (or “upgrading”) to XP from Vista. Actually, i saw it on LifeHacker… whatever. Frist of all, i loved it. Found it incredibly informative and, as it often happens when we think something is great, it is EXACTLY what i did: i installed VISTA ULTIMATE in MARCH i think, on a high end desktop i own, but went back to XP after only a two months. I’m 28, i’m from Argentina, and i have been a windows user since Win 3.11, and i’ve been SERIOUSLY considering Ubuntu and OS X for a while now, even though i’ve never been too enthusiastic about Mac’s or Apple, but mainly because i’m tired of “fixing” and tweaking Microsofts OS’s. I know it would be a LOT of work and getting used to the new stuff to do that, specially after 12 years of Windows, but i just might… I guess i’ll try them with dual and triple boot, and then decide.

Anyway, congratulations on your incredible blog, the fine Vista video!
I’ll be reading you from now on.

Cheers!

P.D.: nevermind my blog, it sucks. It’s only for my personal ranting. ha!

]]> By: Matt Keever (Keeves) http://chris.pirillo.com/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-474685 Matt Keever (Keeves) Tue, 17 Jul 2007 05:24:27 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/16/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-474685 My suggestion is to keep pushing for a keynote speaker. In my experience the keynote speaker may be the reason some people come. And if you have the right person, they can grab everyones attention and set the tone for the conference. My suggestion is to keep pushing for a keynote speaker. In my experience the keynote speaker may be the reason some people come. And if you have the right person, they can grab everyones attention and set the tone for the conference.

]]> By: Shawn Rogers http://chris.pirillo.com/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-474550 Shawn Rogers Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:32:11 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/16/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-474550 Chris, The best thing about Gnomedex is the vibe. And the fact that you don't follow the "rules" is something I really like about it. With that said an anchor speaker or keynote can add a lot to the event. I really enjoyed Mark Kantor giving Edwards a hard time last year. Curry the year b4 was fun too. How about a futurist? or media guru? I look forward to learning and networking at the event a good keynote is always worth the time. See you in August buddy!!! Chris,
The best thing about Gnomedex is the vibe. And the fact that you don’t follow the “rules” is something I really like about it. With that said an anchor speaker or keynote can add a lot to the event. I really enjoyed Mark Kantor giving Edwards a hard time last year. Curry the year b4 was fun too. How about a futurist? or media guru? I look forward to learning and networking at the event a good keynote is always worth the time. See you in August buddy!!!

]]> By: Sean Bohan http://chris.pirillo.com/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-474518 Sean Bohan Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:07:21 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/16/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-474518 I trust you guys to put on a good show. If you arent doing a keynote (and I think the Gnomdexers would love to know who wants $100k to speak before this crowd) what about a bigger panel to kick things off? or he Gnomedex Gong Show... where the audience determines who stays on stage :) I trust you guys to put on a good show. If you arent doing a keynote (and I think the Gnomdexers would love to know who wants $100k to speak before this crowd) what about a bigger panel to kick things off?

or he Gnomedex Gong Show… where the audience determines who stays on stage :)

]]> By: ShadowMyth http://chris.pirillo.com/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-474480 ShadowMyth Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:47:21 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/16/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-474480 ooops, I accessed this page from Ponzi's page, I thought I was replying to one of her pieces. I should say, why not YOU Chris? I mean who would better fit the position? ooops, I accessed this page from Ponzi’s page, I thought I was replying to one of her pieces. I should say, why not YOU Chris? I mean who would better fit the position?

]]> By: ShadowMyth http://chris.pirillo.com/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-474472 ShadowMyth Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:44:50 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/16/deciding-on-a-conference-keynote/#comment-474472 Uh, why not Chris? Uh, why not Chris?

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