Hi everyone,
Apologies for neglecting the forum in an *official* announcement. I've started an announcement thread and I will try to answer some of the questions you've posted:
Who is running it?
The Bitcoin Foundation
Is it just going to be panels, or will there be individual speakers, breakout rooms, etc?
There will be keynote speakers and panels, and we are also encouraging attendees to self-form panels or suggest topics. Yes, the panel discussions will be similar in format to the video referenced. To make a request to be a panelist or speaker, submit your information through the conference website Panelists page:
http://www.bitcoin2013.com/panelists.htmlIf I go to the website, there is only a submission form to be part of a panel discussion (worthless, imho). Where do I submit a paper or sign up to give a talk?
As noted on the site, if you are interested in presenting on a different topic, you should submit a request through the Panelists page as well - please choose "Other" under "Panel Topic" when making your request. If you want to submit a paper, make a note of that in your request.
BTW, the website makes no mention of conference ticket cost.
We are working on getting attendee registration up and running - it should be available in the next couple of weeks, at which point we'll publish the ticket cost. You can submit your name and email on the site (
www.bitcoin2013.com) to be notified when attendee registration is available.
If I am cost-conscience, are there any hotels available cheaper than those with "blocks" allocated to the conference?
You are welcome to look into other options, but those are the official room blocks available. The four hotels offered are closest to the convention center.
Will the discussions/talks be record with quality cameras...?
As an A/V technician, professionally, I handle a lot of events like this. As a Bitcoin Foundation member, I will be attending with some solid HD gear. All I would request is for a good spot in the back and a direct XLR connection to the mix for high quality sound. I'm also a Newtek Certified presenter, and can run a TriCaster 8000 if we want to do this thing live over livestream.com to the world, which can simultaneously integrate live social media streams.
...announcing that everything will be livestreamed for free could be counterproductive, as it would reduce the incentive for people to fly in and attend.
We are definitely interested in recording the panels. As previously mentioned on this thread, livestreaming would reduce the number of people who would come to the event, and we see a lot of value in those in-person interactions. At this point, it's not something we're planning. If we're able to record, however, we'll definitely post the videos after the event. We are looking into costs of recording, etc. thefiniteidea, thanks for volunteering to help us - I'll be in touch to discuss further.
will reliable WiFi access be available in the events room(s)?
Yes, absolutely. We are working with the onsite communications team to have wifi available throughout the entire event.
Let me know if I missed anything. Thanks for all your input!
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