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* The Evolution of Death (Daniel) | * The Evolution of Death (Daniel) | ||
* Cross-Platform Multiple Compiler Build System (Eryc) | * Cross-Platform Multiple Compiler Build System (Eryc) | ||
* | * Unearthing an 8-bit Dungeon (Jason) | ||
* Drum Machine Demo and Mechanized Rhythm (Michael) | * Drum Machine Demo and Mechanized Rhythm (Michael) | ||
* Miniaturizing your projects - Techniques for using tiny little QFN surface mount components at home (Alden) | * Miniaturizing your projects - Techniques for using tiny little QFN surface mount components at home (Alden) | ||
== Past Lightning Talks == | == Past Lightning Talks == | ||
Revision as of 18:05, 21 September 2009
Overview
Lightning talks sessions feature 12 speakers, each talking for 5 minutes about any topic that interests them. Speakers submit their ideas for approval, and 12 topics are chosen for a given session. Rejected topics may be resubmitted for any future session.
Why would you want to do a lightning talk?
- To show off a project
- Let people know what you're into
- Get feedback on an idea
- Practice talking about a particular topic
- Practice public speaking in a nonthreatening way
- Find project contributors/volunteers/members
Next Lightning Talks (October 1st, 7:30PM)
- Kōdō, the Japanese Way of Incense (Katie)
- The Evolution of Death (Daniel)
- Cross-Platform Multiple Compiler Build System (Eryc)
- Unearthing an 8-bit Dungeon (Jason)
- Drum Machine Demo and Mechanized Rhythm (Michael)
- Miniaturizing your projects - Techniques for using tiny little QFN surface mount components at home (Alden)