Bits & Pixels June 29, 2007
Newcastle, New South Wales 2296
A social get together for all web industry professionals and amateurs to discuss all things web over a beer, gin, coffee or whatever you prefer.
This is the first Bits & Pixels meet up so the format is completely open and free. Come along and spread the word.
Added by leevigraham on May 28, 2007
Comments
wikipedant
That would be 12AM Saturday, ie, 1 minute after 11:59 PM Friday, So I guess we go on Friday night and it will start at midnight.
wikipedant
Is there any chance we could make it earlier than midnight. I need my beauty sleep.
Nathan Kelly
Hi, I'll sign up as a "tentative I'll be there", I can't plan that far ahead... But I'm interested in expanding my contact base in the region so it sounds like it will be a good chance to get to know more like minded web professionals.
I'll have to wait a week or two to confirm.
Cheers
Nathan.
misskylie
Yeh, details are sketchy...well, at least the time.
I'm interested and slightly impressed there might be enough interested folks!
I'm into useability and work in adult education and training, lots via distance so use web conferencing and other tools to communicate with students.
phempsall
This sounds great! I've been keen to meet up with some local web people for a while now.
Doubt I'll be able to make it at that time though (2 young kids tend to mean that's when I get to sleep) - now I'm starting to sound old!
PaulH
Wayde Christie
Great to see some interest - thanks Peter!
A bit more info can be found here: http://www.waydechristie.com/2007/06/03/bits-pixels-newcastle-web-industry-meet-up/
I'll hassle Leevi to flesh out this page though (when I can get hold of him).
misskylie
yeh, and we need to be sure of the time....a typo yes? I doubt its a perpetuation of the 'geeks as night owls' stereotype...
:P
and hey, I don't have the kids excuse, just the age part!
benj72
Sounds good. I'll try to get out there.
leevigraham
Good to see there has been some interest in this! It also seems Waydo has been living out his dream as an event promoter.
To clarify a couple of points I was thinking we could make this a lunchtime / afternoon meet up which has no real end time. Just a casual get together over a couple of beers with no solid structure. The meet up not follow a stand up and present format with the exception of a brief welcome and some introductions.
webboy
As I said to Wayde, this is always my busiest month of the year (Govt clients always need something done around now) and that date is the EOFY so I'll plan to be there but we'll see how the month pans out.
I'd love the opportunity to talk (to anyone interested) about WSG, WIPA and other related topics including the possibility of workshops and training sessions that we may be able to facilitate in the region.
Thanks Wayde and Leevi for stepping up!
PeterF
c41
hiya, just got forwarded this event - sounds great. I'm originally from newy but now live/work in sydney. If the event ends up being on a friday night or on a weekend I'd be keen to try and come up. sat arvo beer sounds perfect. look forward to it :)
Pete O
wikipedant
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
leevigraham
@Pete: Look forward to seeing you there. I'm guessing the meet ups will always be on a weekend as they suit more people.
leevigraham
@wikipedant (Andrew): Thanks for the input!
wikipedant
Anytime :-)
Nathan Kelly
I'll be there.
Nathan Kelly
Change of plans, I have too much to do on Saturday now, and it's my birthday on Sunday so I've been re booked for a party on Saturday afternoon.
Maybe I can make it to the next one.
leevigraham
@Nathan: The plan is to have a meeting once a month so there should be plenty more.
leevigraham
Our first meetup is tomorrow and to celebrate I have created a Flickr group for any photos taken on the day. Its open to the public and can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/bits-and-pixels/
phempsall
Sorry I couldn't make it. A nasty dose of the flu rendered me bed-bound for most of the weekend.
I trust everyone had a good time, and hope I can make it to the next one!
leevigraham
Thanks to everyone who showed up. It was a great day with some interesting conversation shared by all.
Next Event: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/217352/
Wayde Christie
And what time is thing on exactly? Midnight Saturday?