Walter Rumsby not only kept score of the memes at Webstock, but also heard something interesting:
…on Friday evening I was chatting to Tom Coates and along came Nat Torkington who said hullo (to Tom). They both agreeded that this was one of the best conferences they had ever been to. So I wouldn’t be surprised if O’Reilly conferences borrow one or two ideas.
Meanwhile, I’m already looking forward to the next Webstock.
[Via : Walter Rumsby’s Web Site.]
Rowan Simpson:
I’m not sure how they convince these people to travel half way around the world to come and talk to us, but good on them for doing it.
Actually, that’s not true at all. It’s obvious how they do it. They treat the speakers like rock stars, fuss over seemingly little details, and go the extra mile to create a great experience for everybody who attends – right down to the t-shirts, bags and name tags. It works! Even people who attend lots of conferences seem to love it.
[Via : Rowan Simpson.]
Rowan Smith from The back paddock wrote:
I spent today at Kelly Goto’s workshop on Interaction Design at Webstock. Kelly is a consummate presenter and came with as much material and hands-on exercise as anybody could possibly cram into one day.
I can never be reminded enough that getting outside your own head is soooo important when you develop for the web.
Scott Berkun reports:
… a stellar job with the conference badges, materials and a gorgeous canvas bag (As Kathy Sierra said, ’stroke the bag’). If you get a chance to speak or attend next year, don’t miss it. They’ll treat you so well you won’t want to leave.
[Via scottberkun.com: Report from Webstock & New Zealand.]
Don’t go, Scott. Don’t goooooo!
Luke Wroblewski has been prolific with his notes from Webstock:
Thanks, Luke!