It is time again for the MESH conference, it is just around the corner from what I can see everything seems to be rolling in high gear. If you have read this blog before you know what I think of MESH and the guys running it. Top notch all the way. I am continually impressed with the stuff that these guys are doing on top of the daily stuff they are doing. (Remember this isn’t anyones full time gig) They have pulled a great line up of speakers, workshops, networking and purely social events. If you are reading this on my blog … you should be attending MESH. 

I think this years event is going to be much better then the previous. Here is why:

Mesh U: A new addition to this years line up is the extra day for the Mesh U. 

A day jam packed with great presenters that can really help you take your game up a notch. MeshU is not included in the conference package I think that if you are serious about learning and leaving with a broadened skill  set then this is the day you want to be at. I know there are those who will bitch and complain about the added costs ….but if you have ever run an event …it is not cheap. 

Look at this as an investment in your business, career, project or what ever reason you are attending. The smaller size and tight workshop environment is great. Here are 3 great examples of sessions you won’t want to miss. 

• Spend some time with Daniel Burka and listen to his tips on iterative design strategies….This guy has creativity to spare. Try to soak some up.
• Jon Lax is going to teach you how to run better creative projects. Don’t miss this one! Jon is one helluva guy and you will be informed and entertained! 
• Leah Culver is the co-founder of pownce. She is the lead developer and is heavily involved with a all aspects of the direction and the development of the product.  

Great Keynotes: I really like the line up for this years keynotes. I think that these are going to be informative and entertaining. Here is the quick summ up. 

• Ethan Kaplan- I don’t know if you got a chance to check out Ethan last year, he is funny, intelligent, working on some of the cool projects. His is incredibly well versed in the all aspects of the technology and I am excited to see him on the stage.  
• Lane Merrifield- Club Penguin might mean nothing to you but your kids know it. From a Kelowna Startup to a acquisition by  Disney …There is a story there that I think everyone should hear. 
• Garret Camp- Stumble Upon has been a huge success allowing people to stumble across cool sites that others have liked. Stumble upon was acquired by Ebay in 2007 for a tidy little sum of $75 million. 
• Matt Mason – This guy has done a lot of really cool things, has a wealth of experience all of which he has penned into the book “The Pirate’s Dilemma: How Youth Culture is Reinventing Capitalism“

Session Speakers: I like the line up of people they have this year. It seems to be quite a few new faces and some faces that we have seen before in front of the audience. I think it depends on the format that the guys choose and the makeup of the panels. I have grown less fond of panel discussions as of late ….i think it is usually due to the poor moderation. Lets hope they have this taken care of and put on some great sessions with great moderators ……or what ever formats they choose. 

Lets Get Meshing: I am going to be at the MEsh meetup on Monday …..hope to see you there.

When: Monday, April 21

Where: The Irish Embassy Pub & Grill, 49 Yonge Street 

Time: 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Facebook it

Looking forward to seeing all the ususal suspects at MESH and meeting new people …..lets mesh it up people @!@#$%#@$%!!!!!!

Cheers 

Scott 

http://www.meshconference.com/

http://www.meshconference.com/meshu/

 

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