BarCampDar

i used to wonder what barcamp really was....then i found their group flickr

About BarCampDar BarCamp as an idea emerged in California at the end of the summer of 2005. Since then, the movement has taken the world by storm. There have now been BarCamp events in over 350 cities across the globe. And now it is Dar es Salaam’s turn. BarCamp Dar 77 is a grassroots movement that aims to foster collaborations and conversations within the city’s Information and Communication Technology community. Launched by a group of Tanzanians made up of technology developers, start-up enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, BarCamp Dar 77 promises to be a landmark event. The BarCamp format is unique in that it subscribes to the ‘unconference’ rules of engagement. The event is not administered by a single organization or company, rather it is held by an open community of interested individuals. BarCamp draws on the knowledge, experience and passion of the community that hosts it. This style of gathering is participant-driven with attendees simultaneously acting as speakers. BarCamp Dar 77 will provide a platform for open discussions about the current state of the industry, identify goals for our community and set forth strategies to achieve those goals.