BarCamp Penang 2011

BarCamp Penang 2017 - The 7th BarCamp in Penang

2017-06-16T23:33:00.000+08:00

It has been years since we last update this blog. We have been using official website (barcamppenang.com) for event update since 2013. If you happen to visit this blog again, we would like to tell you that BarCamp Penang is back.

What Happens In BarCamp Penang?

BarCamp is an adhoc “unconference”, and BarCampers love the unconference culture, just casual. BarCamp Penang has 4 tracks of sharing sessions. The topics & speakers will be pasted on the timetable during the event. If there are two topics competing for the same slot, we will run a casual voting session with BarCampers.

Some of the popular topics covered in the pass BarCamp Penang are Startup, Programming, iOS and Android, UIUX, WordPress, Ecommerce, Google technology, Online & Content Marketing, 3D printing, Entrepreneurship, Selling Skills, IoT, Fintech, and sometimes Forum Discussion, etc.

If you are interested to speak, please submit your topic to hello@barcamppenang.com or come early on 8th July to book your slot. Your talk should be educational, and remember, no sale pitch, political or religious issue or any sensitive topic in BarCamp.

More info? visit us at barcamppenang.com

Thank You For Joining BarCamp Penang 2011

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Thank you for joining BarCamp Penang 2011, it was a great to have you there, sharing, learning and networking with BarCampers!

Once again, thanks to our sponsors:
i. Exabytes- http://exabytes.com.my/
ii. Prudential- http://prudential.com.my
iii. Joget- http://www.joget.org/index.php
iv. KDU College- http://www.kdupg.edu.my/
v. JobStreet.com- http://www.jobstreet.com/
vi. Infoyana- http://www.infoyana.com/groupwall.php
vii. JohnShen Lee Photography- http://www.johnshenlee.com/
and our supporting partners, Entrepreneurs.my, Yourparttime.com, Komunitikini and Sogo Studio Webs & Graphic Design

Do check out the event photos on Facebook
Photograph by JohnShen Lee
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.198792506832266.54595.100001045543744
Photograph by Jonathan Tan
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150248725961979.362201.94841351978
Photograph by YiYing Lim
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150270050283968.371557.520858967

Information Updates and Reminder

2011-05-13T01:09:00.000+08:00

BarCamp Penang 2011 is just around. Participants registration will start at 9.00am, and we are giving out free goodies bags upon registration! Lunch will be provided to you! Yea, it is Free!

Here are some information and reminder to you:
BarCamp is casual. Hence, you are free to join any session that you are interested in. If you find that the session uninteresting, you could just leave and go to the next one.

Attire: Casual, Just Make Yourself Comfortable

Things to Bring:
I: Your Happy Energy
II: Own Water Tumbler (Let’s Go Green & Drinking Water Machine Available)
III. Laptop (Optional & At your own risk)
IV: Namecards

Free Wifi:
Username: scuser1, scuser2, ----- scuser10
Password: sc@kdu

If you are / want to share something, remember to bring along your laptop and slide. Screen projectors are available, however get ready to present without projector(Just in case technical problem).
BarCamp is all about having fun learning & sharing knowledge! So, let’s have fun together!
See you there!

* Thanks to Exabytes, Prudential, KDU College, Joget, Jobstreet.com, Infoyana, and Johnshen Lee Photography for sponsoring the event!

Where To Stay?

2011-04-12T18:16:00.003+08:00

Some friends are asking, if I'm not from Penang,

Where do I stay? Which is cheap and big?

Penang Tune Hotel

We suggest Tune Hotel, a budget hotel service! It is located in Burma Road, around 500m from Penang KDU College. You only need to walk for around 5 minutes from Tune Hotel to KDU College. Tune Hotel's limited service concept omits many traditional hospitality services to keep costs and rates as low as possible. Instead, services and extras are offered on a pay-as-you-go basis, including toiletries, 12 or 24 hours air-conditioning, tv and internet access and also single or double occupancy.
Website: http://www.tunehotels.com/our-hotels/downtown-penang

New World Park (Next To Tune Hotel)

New World Park, this unique landmark is located in the heart of Georgetown, affectionately known to locals as Sin Sei Kai, was the entertainment spot from the late 1930s to the mid 1940s. New World Park now offers Penangites a new exciting dining, shopping and lifestyle experience.
Here, you can dine semi alfresco as the stars twinkle above as a gentle breeze blows. Choose among some of the best-known food and beverage outlets in Malaysia all under one roof in the Magnificent Fine Dining Section. Adjacent is the ever-popular Food Court, with over 28 stalls presenting a wealth of Penang’s famous street food in a clean and cosy environment. The massive overhead canopies and roof top terraces enhance the ambiance, and in the background, live music and songs fill the air. There is even a Centre Performance Stage which stages music from live bands, aerobics session and other exciting activities.
It’s also the shopper’s delight with several pockets of retail outlets offerings the latest fashion accessories and gifts. New World Park Fabulous Street Market, offers an array of unique products and services.
Website: http://www.newworldpark.com.my

BarCamp Penang Is Back!

2011-04-07T13:40:00.006+08:00

BarCamp Penang was kicked start at INTI college in 2009, participated by more than 150 participants (BarCampers) around Malaysia. This year, 2011, BarCamp Penang is back. It is happening on 14th of May 2011, at Penang KDU College!

So, what is BarCamp? BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction from participants who are the main actors of the event.

BarCamp is not a traditional conference, but it is an "un-conference" that helps change makers to network with one another and build connections to promote social innovation. There is no audience. Only participants! This is unlike any conference you have been to before. It's new, it's different and it's going to happen in our city. Anyone with something to contribute or with the desire to learn is welcome and invited to join.

BarCamp Penang is open to everyone and it is Free!
When you come, be prepared to share with BarCampers.
When you leave, be prepared to share it with the world.

BarCamp Penang Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/BarCampPenang
BarCamp Malaysia Website: http://www.barcamp.my
Know about BarCamp worldwide: http://barcamp.org/

For any inquiry about BarCamp Penang 2011, Please contact Li Qian 016-4736217 or Ray Beh 012-5742980.

BarCamp Penang's Intro by Michael Teoh

2011-04-07T13:05:00.010+08:00

Don't know BarCamp? Do watch this video and Michael Teoh is going to tell you more about it!

About Michael Teoh Su Lim
A graduate of the Auckland University of Technology, Michael is an advocate for youth empowerment and social enterprise. An active student leader, Michael has represented Malaysia in international conferences including the One Young World conference, Harvard Business Conference and Stanford Summit.
Meet Michael on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/michaelteohsulim