Kalamazoo X : Change in Direction

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On Monday Mike Eaton, one of the organizers for the Kalamazoo X conference, announced a significant change in the format of the event.  Instead of a multi-track event the conference has now shifted to a “lightning talk” style format.  That means a single track of 20-30 minute sessions. 

Here’s why I think this rocks:

  • The lightning talk format means that the speakers have to focus their talks down to the real points.  No marketing fluff or time for spinning graphics!
  • You don’t have to choose between sessions. 
  • You don’t have to choose between speakers.
  • If you don’t care for a particular session just wait take a walking break, come back in 30 minutes and you’re on to the next one. (much like the weather in KY these days).
  • Information distilled.

So, should you drive all the way up to Kalamazoo, MI for this type of event?  Absolutely!  This will definitely be a different kind of event.  It will almost be like open mic night, except you can can count on the show being a good one!