Everything You Wanted to Know about Gnomedex (But Were Afraid to Ask)

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  • All presenters are chosen by merit
  • No speaking slot is paid for
  • No speaker release forms to sign
  • This is a single track event
  • We have a very relaxed atmosphere
  • Most of our attendees blog live
  • We're a (f)unconference
  • Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and night activities are included
  • There is no official hotel or airline
  • Anything can be recorded by anybody
  • Everybody gets treated like a VIP
  • There are no press badges – everybody's press
  • There is no true trade show floor
  • The day's events happen in a single location
  • All live stage presentations will be streamed online (audio)
  • There is no official hotel or airline
  • One discussion leader will be selected by attendees (live)
  • It's run by two people, Ponzi and myself
  • All attendees get a link from Gnomedex.com until G7
  • The WiFi comes with power strips
  • Seating in the main hall caps out at 300
  • Google will not participate this year
  • The event is more like a geek retreat