Product Camps are an amazing phenomenon. There’s no fee to attend. The agenda isn’t known in advance. And the attendees get to choose the sessions. How cool is that?
I attended ProductCamp Austin last Saturday (August 15, 2009). It was my first and although I believe I understood the concept, in execution it was so much better.
For my session I proposed “10 Ways to Identify and Impending Product Launch Disaster”. Out of 50+ sessions proposed, my session was one of the 30 chosen. I had a great group of attendees with lots of questions and input for their peers.
The biggest surprise of all was that I, yours truly, was voted best presenter. It was a great honor and a humbling experience. I can’t wait to try my hand at another ProductCamp when the opportunity presents itself.
Thanks to Paul Young and everyone who dedicated their time to organize and pull off a great event! And a special thanks to the folks who thought my topic was interesting enough to be heard and good enough to deserve best presenter.
