Cambridge, UK · April 20th and 21st · 2012
What is SciBarCamb?
Science Barcamp Cambridge (SciBarCamb) is a gathering of scientists, publishers, technologists, and others with an interest in science. The goal of the event is to create connections between people who have a lot in common, but don't work in the same field and may not meet each other otherwise.
SciBarCamp meetings have been held since 2008 in the US, Canada, Austria, and right here in Cambridge. They have attracted researchers, science communicators, entrepreneurs, artists, media professionals, librarians and scientific publishers. To find out more, read this report of the very first SciBarCamp event in Toronto, check out some photos of last year's SciBarCamb, or read what people said about us on Twitter.
Unlike regular conferences, SciBarCamb does not have a predefined programme. It is an “unconference” - an event where the participants fill the schedule on the opening night, with topics they want to discuss and talks they want to present. All attendees are encouraged to present, give a demo, or otherwise participate.
This year, we're meeting on the evening of April 20th at Baroosh from 7pm, and all day on April 21st at the Cambridge Union Society. We hope you can join us.
Tickets
We're charging a small registration fee to help cover the costs of room rental and food. We rely on sponsors and donors to run SciBarCamb, and all money is spent on room rental, food, and other costs (e.g. name tags) incurred in setting up the event. If you like what we do, and would like to help us out a bit, consider supporting SciBarCamb by buying a “Molecule” ticket for £25. Otherwise, our regular tickets are £10 (or £5 if you're quick - electron tickets are now sold out!)
Ticket release dates
- Monday February 13 (2pm):
£5 Electrontickets and £25 Molecule tickets go up. - Wednesday February 29 (10am) and Saturday March 17 (11AM): £10 Atom tickets.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for SciBarCamb 2012. If you'd like more information please get in touch.
Accommodation
If you're coming from outside of Cambridge, we recommend that you stay in town for the night of April 20 to 21.
The most affordable and convenient place to stay is in a college. Cambridge University makes guest rooms available a few weeks ahead of time on cambridgerooms.co,uk
Organisers
Eva Amsen, Michelle Brook, Taylor Burns, Maria Cruz, Dan Hagon, Jonathan Lawson, Matt Wood and Lou Woodley.