ATTENTION!! The deadline for registering for RE BarCamp YYC is noon on Friday, April 26. The Wainwright Hotel needs exact numbers in advance of the event because a hot lunch will be served. You cannot register at the door on the day of the event.
We know everyone likes to do things last minute, but there are perks if you register early.
The first 100 to register get a free t-shirt!
(note: T-shirts will NOT look like this)
If you leave it too long you may be out of luck… and t-shirt-less.
Howdy all. Here is the schedule for RE BarCamp YYC.
9-9:45 a.m.: Continental breakfast and registration
10-10:50 a.m.: Session 1
11-11:50 a.m.: Session 2
Noon-1 p.m.: Lunch
1-1:50 p.m.: Session 3
2-2:50 p.m.: Session 4
Networking reception: 3-4:30 p.m. (or 5?)
Also:
A BarCamp may be something you are familiar with, or it may be something you think we made up. Either way, it’s something you should know about.
Registration is now open for RE BarCamp YYC, which is set for May 1 at the Wainwright Hotel at Heritage Park. This unconventional day of exciting, unplanned discussions will keep you on your toes, while providing each attendee with an individualized experience.
The idea behind a bar camp is that the day’s sessions are built throughout the day by volunteer session facilitators, allowing for spur-of-the-moment conversations. It’s a chance for attendees to turn the conference into what they want it to be.
Just type “bar camp” into any search engine and you’ll get a picture of what this event is intended for and what it can be.
The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA), the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA), the Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association (AMBA) and the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) are taking what we learned from last year’s event and making this year’s even better. This event depends on the participants that join us and their enthusiasm.
Registration this year includes a continental breakfast, a hot lunch and free parking. And the first 100 people to register get a free RE BarCamp YYC 2013 t-shirt.
Registration is limited, and this year’s event is going to sell out!
Follow @REBarCampYYC or #yycrebar to keep up to date on the latest news and information on this amazing event.
The Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association, the Alberta Real Estate Association, the Calgary Real Estate Board and the Real Estate Council of Alberta are again working together to bring Calgary (and area) real estate and mortgage professionals the city’s finest “unconference” conference – RE BarCamp YYC 2013!
This year’s RE BarCamp YYC will be held May 1, 2013 at the Wainwright Hotel at Heritage Park.
Watch this space for more information and registration details!
All photos by Julie Vincent Photography
More than 100 Alberta real estate and mortgage brokerage professionals attended RE BarCamp YYC at the Calgary Real Estate Board (creb®) yesterday. Attendees participated in more than 20 separate participant-driven sessions on topics as diverse as using an iPad to the Future of Organized Real Estate.
Sessions were very informal. Here Gary Chambers facilitated a discussion on the future of realtor.ca
RE BarCamp YYC was the first BarCamp held in Calgary, and thanks to the interest shown by the industry, Alberta industry professionals can expect to see more BarCamps in the future.
For those who missed it, here’s a rundown of the day:
We Came
We Learned
We Had Fun
Participants tweeted furiously before, during and after the event, and #yycrebar trended on Twitter in the Calgary area.
The board began to fill up early, nearly to capacity by the start of the first session.
Thanks to everyone who came and everyone who facilitated a session, Ernest Barbaric who provided the keynote presentation, and a special thanks to the sponsors: National Bank, Kahane Law Office, RE/MAX, CIR Realty, the Alberta Real Estate Association, creb® and the Real Estate Council of Alberta, who made it all possible.
RE BarCamp YYC is tomorrow!
Tips for the day
Come with gadgets
Bring cards… Lots of ‘em
Introduce yourself
Dress Casual
Take Part
Tag everything #yycrebar
Post from the event
Challenge yourself
Learn, Network and Have FUN!
We all do things last minute.
We would like to see as many people as possible at RE BarCamp YYC, even the procrastinators, so we’ve decided to extend the registration deadline to April 30, 2012.
Reason #9: It’s local.
You don’t have to travel very far and everyone you meet will be dealing with the same issues you face.
Reason #8: No “Boat Show.”
I’m sure many of you have attended larger conferences and tradeshows and felt that all you took away was that big bag of swag and the feeling of mild disappointment that you didn’t win the big draw at the end. Traditional conferences and tradeshows are certainly an opportunity to network and educate yourself, but sometimes, they don’t work out the way they’re supposed to. Sometimes they’re just an excuse to get a lot of people in one place so vendors can sell you stuff. There is ABSOLUTELY NO SELLING at BarCamps. You are there to learn, to teach, to discuss and to network.
Reason #7: There’s food
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon drinks. What more do you need?
Reason #6: Interesting, creative, hardworking people – like you
BarCamp sounds intriguing to you? You probably have a lot in common with the other attendees.
Reason #5: Barcamps are edgy
You think you’re ahead of the curve? The fact that you are reading this blog proves it. BarCamps started in the technology and computer industries, where discussions weren’t about how to best use a smart phone, but were about building the best smart phone. Those in the industry that are on the cutting edge will be there.
Reason #4: Connect in person with people you know online
You know @peergroup pretty good. You tweet back and forth all day. Well, it’s time to put a face and a voice to that Twitter handle.
Reason #3: Conference participants determine the schedule
Every breakout session at a BarCamp is created by a participant. No podiums here. No rushed speeches and time for 5 minutes of Q & A. Want to talk viral marketing all day? Go for it!
Reason #2: The Rule of Two Feet
You may feel like discussing your favourite topics all day, but if a session suddenly switches direction and you’d like to see what else is going on, just get up and do it. Informal sessions means informal rules.
Reason #1: Relaxed, informal learning at its best
Studies have shown that people tend to learn best when they are immersed in a discussion, not when they are being talked at.
Register today. All the cool kids are doing it.
So, you’re thinking about registering for RE BarCamp YYC and you may even be interested in facilitating a discussion. That’s great news. It’s in your hands to make this a great event for everybody.
But, you’re new to the RE BarCamp movement, right? Frankly most people in Alberta are as this is the first time a RE BarCamp is being held in the province.
Now, how do you know what to do – or not to do – to ensure it’s a great experience for everyone?
Here are just a few DOs and DON’Ts of RE BarCamp participation and facilitation.
DON’T:
DO:
Remember, this is your opportunity to take part in a conference that you, yourself – and other real estate professionals – are responsible for designing. It’s going to be chaotic, it’s going to be exciting, and it’s going to be a lot of fun – but we need your help. Register today!
