Barcamp is about meeting interesting people, talking about what you want to talk about, and listening to what you’re interested in. Subjects of discussion have ranged from web programming and digital photography to computer vision and turkey basting.

One of BarCamp’s pivotal tenets is *participation*. We ask that all of our attendees participate in one way or another, even if you’re a first timer. Read below to find out how you can take part in this year’s event. Note, despite the ‘bar’ in Barcamp, the event doesn’t take place in a bar, only the (optional) Friday afterparty does.

*(No, there wasn’t a talk on having a computer visually monitor your turkey, but if you’ve tried it, you’re welcome to report on your experiences!)*