Next Drupalcamp Ireland

I'll be moving to Galway to work on some of the same stuff scor was doing at DERI. I organized the users group in Pittsburgh and would be happy to help out in planning.

I don't know what the last DrupalCamp Ireland was like, but the one in Chicago had a beginners track that was very introductory and an Advanced track, which I think really worked well in serving those distinct audiences.

A Drupalcamp Ireland thread started by some new-ish people!

At the last Drupalcamp in Belfast, two separate people said they might take it on.
So hopefully they can jump in here and make it happen.

We're getting the format nearly right.
Pure barcamp style isn't really working, I believe.
I think many people are extremely skilled and can give a great presentation, but just need a little nudge to stand up and do something.
So the organisers might need to do a bit of work to draft up a schedule, and get people to take on the topics. And that needs to be done in advance, so then people who are thinking of coming know what the line up will be.

A bit of room for flexibilty doesn't hurt either.

Good to have you in Galway, Linclark.
Since Scor has departed, I haven't tried to organise a local meetup, and I have too much on my plate.

I'm not in a position to organise the next Drupalcamp, though happy to present, but surely people are sick of hearing me talk at this stage!

Alan

Thanks for the welcome, alanburke, scor mentioned the local meetups.

I will be presenting in November at DrupalCamp Vienna on the Semantic Web and Drupal, so I would be happy to present that set of slides. It would probably fit into an advanced track if there were two tracks.

I could also present something on how to start with Drupal from ground zero (getting the site installed, etc) in a beginner track.

Hi to all interested in the next Drupal Ireland Camp,

After making further inquiries as to the suitability of The Media Cube at IADT (That's the digital / media incubation centre at the Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin) for the next Drupal Camp, it's still possible but as previously stated there would be a charge for the facilities and it seems they're thinking of around the €1,000.00 mark but that's negotiable and covers someone from The Media Cube to be there for the two days as well as the facilities which are second to none. I suggested we would run it from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Saturday but as they were a bit iffy about Sunday I figured we could be out by 3.30 p.m. on the Sunday and they seemed happy enough with that. I said I could look after catering and they said they could set up a table or tables in the foyer for lunch and tea breaks although a small canteen exists on the second floor and the college canteen may be open on the Saturday. If the cost isn't prohibitive here, it's just possible numbers may make it so. The Media Cube's main meeting room can seat 70 comfortably, 100 at a squeeze and the rest would have to peer through the windows, (the main meeting room is on the ground floor with floor to ceiling windows on two sides)! LOL. Weather permitting there is a roof top open space which could also be used for a general meeting place.

I mentioned we would need a couple of breakout rooms and up to three could be provided including the bosses office for the weekend if it were needed. It goes without saying that WiFi access would be available and he said we could either use the in-situ laptops or use our own. Laptops of course can be linked up to one large drop-down screen or several television screens for presentations.

So I guess raising a bit of finance is the main hurdle unless others feel a limit of 70 to 100 attendees is also an issue.

By the way, thanks to 'garyh' past president of IADT Student's Union for offer of help. If everyone else thinks it's worth pursuing further then I'll be grateful for any help of course especially those who can raise some sponsorship.

David

P.S. When do people think we should have it? I would imagine March / April or easter weekend whenever that is?

I don't seem to be getting email notifications from g.d.o any more, so sorry for joining the discussion late :) I think it's awesome that people are already thinking about where / when to host the next Drupal Camp, w00t!!

My two cents:

• Media Cube sounds great, but only if you can find someone to sponsor the event. We haven't had to pay for a venue yet (thanks to DERI, DIT, NICVA!), and so have been able to keep the Drupal Camps free to register, and if possible I'd like to keep it that way so as to encourage as many people as possible to attend.
• Sundays inevitably start later as people usually have sore heads after the night before :) So yeah I'd see the venue closing at 3:30pm on the Sunday as another downside :(

I don't mind where the event takes place. It'd be nice to have an event in Cork or somewhere else further south, but I'm not sure we have many active members in those areas. I know there was talk of Ennis (nudge conorc), and even Doolin, in Belfast, but I'm not fussed really to be honest. As long as people come and there's good sessions and craic, then I'll be there!

As for when, well DrupalCon SF is taking place in April. Holding it after Drupalcon in May, so we have free swag to give away, is probably a bit too late tbh. I'd be hoping for sometime in March - but it all depends on the venue, organisers, etc.

Cheers,
Stella

I just arrived at DERI, I could ask whether any space here would be available again. Some of the DERI people are starting their own Drupal sites, so I'm sure there would be interest from newer users here.

I can also ask DIT again if people want to do a Dublin based one. It'd be nice if it were somewhere new though. Sounds like thing to find out in a poll!

Poll created at http://groups.drupal.org/node/35738 Let me know if any other places need to be added!

If Galway is considered, there is a place which might give for free. I still have to ask a few people, no guarantees, but just wanted to know whether Galway an option.

How many people (ROUGHLY) are we talking about ?

Launched a new drupal site with over 100 pages... still needs a bunch of tweaks, but most of the work is there:
http://foundation-nepal.org/

All the best.

Shay.

Nice site! You should add it to the list of Irish sites using drupal (http://groups.drupal.org/ireland/irish-sites)

I think at the last 2-3 events we've averaged between 70-80 people, with maybe a few less coming on the Sunday.

Hey Irish Drupalers, moved over to Drupal about 18 months ago and think it's the bees knees! Long overdue a trip to Galway so think it'd be a great choice! =-)