BigDataCamp DC @GovEAConference - Nov 7, 2011

BigDataCamp is a free, unconference for users of Hadoop and related Big Data technologies to exchange ideas in a loosely distributed format. Led by Scale Unlimited's Ken Krugler, attendees are encouraged to share thoughts in open discussions with topics proposed by the attendees, including Lightning Talks & Unconference Sessions. 

Data scientists, data engineers, enterprise architects, developers, analysts, data mining and business intelligence professionals are encouraged to attend and mix with other members of the community.

BigDataCamp takes place in the evening of the first day of GovEAConference. All attendees and anyone else interested in learning about Big Data can join us for a lively discussion, finger food, and a frosty beverage or two.

Location:
Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Blvd (Google Map & Directions)
Salon III
McLean, VA 22102

Schedule: Monday, Nov 7th
4:30 pm – Registration & Networking Reception
5:30 pm – Welcome & Introductions by Ken Krugler
5:45 pm – Lightning Talks (5 minutes each) 
6:30 pm – Organize Unconference 
       Proposed Sessions: (email bigdatacamp@gmail.com to propose a session)

• "A very short history of very big data" Ken Krugler
• "How can Big Data increase Intel from cyber conflicts" Samuel Liles

6:45 pm – Breakout Sessions – Round 1 
7:30 pm – Breakout Sessions – Round 2
8:15 pm – Breakout Sessions – Round 3
9:00 pm – Wrap Up

Organizers:
Ken Krugle of Scale Unlimited
Abe Usher of HumanGeo Group

BigDataCamp is free. You can also register for GovEAConference