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    Gnomedex: a virtual conference recap

    Author: Timothy "Wyatt" Wood

    This year I was not able to attend Gnomedex 9.0, the conference that is actually worth going to for learning, socializing and leads. So while I couldn’t participate in the “human connection” I was able to watch most of the speakers virtually via the live feed and keep up with the topics on twitter.

    After it was over on Saturday I sat back and thought about the differences between attending Gnomedex last year and watching it virtually this year and what impact both have had on my life. I narrowed it down to the fact that it is the human interaction that I missed the most about this conference. There are plenty of tech or other niche geared events that push products, technology or cool ideas - Gnomedex is about taking it to the level of making the world a better place. Whether it be learning the definition of being awesome (hat tip to Micah Baldwin) or blaming it on Drew’s cancer the content was definitely awesome, but the ability to connect in person with the passion is lost through the wire.

    BOOM!

    So how has Gnomedex impacted my life?

    Last year I was able to be a part of changing a few Cambodian kids lives with the power of connections using social media - has inspired me to take this on personally with a similar local cause to support Special Olympics in the Richmond area (you can find out more about the effort and goal).

    This year I learned what has defined the question of how to measure influence I have had for a few months now. I see how one man can impact awareness of homelessness to the nation with virtually no budget.

    As a fellow photographer I especially enjoyed Kris Krüg’s humorous look back over Gnomedex 9.0 and the photos he captured of passionate visionaries. I can’t wait to attend (hopefully in person) next year and soak up and share my experiences with those who will listen.

    For related thoughts from a virgin Gnomedex attendee check out Bob Dunn’s article on “Gnomedex 9.0 – Oh, What I Learned…” or visit the photo group on flickr!

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  1. What Happened at Gnomedex 9.0? | Chris Pirillo Says:
    September 2nd, 2009 at 12:36 am

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