For the first time ever, Gnomedex will have a live video stream of on-stage events – something I’ve wanted to offer from the very beginning of the event series (which started seven years ago). Ustream has opened up personal communications and professional business models, taking them each a step further by helping push our conference experience to the connected world in real-time. They will be set up on a dedicated line, much like we had done for the audio stream in years past. There will be no need for anybody else to stream the event.

Not only will the video stream be live (passed through my own account in conjunction with the community), but through the magic of Ustream’s infrastructure, each session will be uploaded to our various online video network accounts almost immediately after it’s been recorded. So, even if you’re unable to experience the magic of Gnomedex live – you can catch it before the energy and buzz dissipate. Indeed, it will be nice to review and share the sessions with friends – long before and after the conference comes to a close.

Much like our live videos are produced with Ustream today, each segment will have our live chat and sponsor logos integrated throughout. You’ll have the opportunity to be a part of the videos, whether you’re chatting from the Gnomedex auditorium or from a remote location. I’m sure this won’t keep backchannels from popping up here and there, but at least we’ve given everybody a chance to be a part of our Gnomedex family.

But don’t thank Ponzi or myself – thank Ustream.