FWIW, we have done an introductory show/presentation immediately preceding
the opening keynote at DrupalCon for the past few years, and it has been
well received.

Cary

On Monday, March 3, 2014, Roy Tennant <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Peter, that's a good point and I think Tim McGeary will be able to cover
> the high-points that you mention, and perhaps some others, in his initial
> welcoming remarks. But if someone wants to provide a more in-depth and/or
> personal introduction to the conference that would be welcome too, although
> it will be easiest to accommodate it in the ways I suggested (which could
> possibly be a lightning talk as part of the first day's intro if Tim is
> willing).
> Roy
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 10:42 AM, Peter Murray <[log in to unmask]<javascript:;>
> >wrote:
>
> > In the interest of being a welcoming community, I think there needs to be
> > something at or near the start of the main conference that provides a
> > heads-up to the format and structure of the meeting. Particularly since
> it
> > is unlike other conferences. Something that emphasizes the participatory
> > nature and how-it-is-what-you-make-of-it. How to sign up for lightning
> > talks. Hospitality suite. Etc.
> >
> >
> > Peter
> >
> > --
> > Peter Murray
> > Assistant Director, Technology Services Development
> > LYRASIS
> > [log in to unmask] <javascript:;><mailto:[log in to unmask]<javascript:;>
> >
> > +1 678-235-2955<tel:+1%20678-235-2955>
> > 800.999.8558 x2955<tel:800.999.8558;2955>
> >
> > On Mar 3, 2014, at 12:43 PM, "Becky Yoose" <[log in to unmask]<javascript:;>
> <mailto:
> > [log in to unmask] <javascript:;>>> wrote:
> >
> > Also a couple of reference points of previous "into into code4lib"
> > presentations at conferences:
> >
> > c4l13 -
> >
> >
> https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UtuYRptd05KJpyjZMFuvKPJHauOUe6bIYcrV-8uF0dE/edit?usp=sharing
> > c4l09 -
> >
> >
> http://www.slideshare.net/anarchivist/howto-meet-people-and-have-fun-at-code4lib2009
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Becky
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 11:33 AM, Roy Tennant <[log in to unmask]<javascript:;>
> <mailto:
> > [log in to unmask] <javascript:;>>> wrote:
> >
> > There has been some talk in the Code4Lib Conference Program committee
> about
> > an "Introduction to the Conference". There isn't a specific slot for a
> > talk, and perhaps not even time for one, except possibly a 5 minute
> > lightning talk.
> >
> > But we've also discussed the possibility of having a wiki page or video
> > introduction that could be read or viewed by anyone at any time. There is
> > already a "How to Hack Code4Lib" page by Declan Fleming and others here:
> >
> > http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/How_to_hack_code4lib
> >
> > What do folks think? Is the page above enough? Are there people who would
> > like to add to it? Is there someone who would like to put together a
> brief
> > video intro to the conference? Thanks,
> > Roy
> >
>


-- 
Cary Gordon
The Cherry Hill Company
http://chillco.com