We have been looking for high profile detractors, a debate or panel discussion might work nicely.
Does anyone have any suggestions for detractors?
Topic: EUROPEAN BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2011, PRAGUE NOV 25-27 - page 17. (Read 94478 times)
We have already enough detractors in the world, no need to bring some at the conference in my opinion
http://www.overcomingbias.com/2009/03/echo-chamber-confidence.htmlWe have already enough detractors in the world, no need to bring some at the conference in my opinion
http://www.overcomingbias.com/2009/03/echo-chamber-confidence.html
We have already enough detractors in the world, no need to bring some at the conference in my opinion
Getting better and better...
A well setup video link to a few people who might not be able to join in person (Gavin, Jeff, Julian,...) would also be great!
As for detractors: maybe someone from the BVDW (German organization representing interests of companies in the digital world - claiming: "We are the net"). They had a very critical press release back in June, basically warning every consumer in Germany to use Bitcoins because they have the potential to sustainably damage society as a whole.
If you can't find anybody else, maybe even just an articulate (local) economics professor who opposes some of Bitcoins fundamentals.
While we're at it: please have a panel discussion - especially if you find a good detractor! Panel discussions (with a good moderator) are IMHO just the perfect format for such conferences.
Apart from that, I second the suggestion to have a microphone ready for the audience or a moderator repeating their questions and please schedule enough time for Q&A.
I'm really looking forward to this event and its great to see it in such capable hands!
A well setup video link to a few people who might not be able to join in person (Gavin, Jeff, Julian,...) would also be great!
As for detractors: maybe someone from the BVDW (German organization representing interests of companies in the digital world - claiming: "We are the net"). They had a very critical press release back in June, basically warning every consumer in Germany to use Bitcoins because they have the potential to sustainably damage society as a whole.
If you can't find anybody else, maybe even just an articulate (local) economics professor who opposes some of Bitcoins fundamentals.
While we're at it: please have a panel discussion - especially if you find a good detractor! Panel discussions (with a good moderator) are IMHO just the perfect format for such conferences.
Apart from that, I second the suggestion to have a microphone ready for the audience or a moderator repeating their questions and please schedule enough time for Q&A.
I'm really looking forward to this event and its great to see it in such capable hands!
UPDATE:
Vladimir from bitcoin.org.uk is a confirmed speaker.
- economics of bitcoin mining
- bitcoin mining rig cooling strategies
- solo mining versus pool mining
- dangers to avoid or how to maximise BTC yield.
- tips on hardware configurations
- tips on software selection
- Q/A
Vladimir from bitcoin.org.uk is a confirmed speaker.
- economics of bitcoin mining
- bitcoin mining rig cooling strategies
- solo mining versus pool mining
- dangers to avoid or how to maximise BTC yield.
- tips on hardware configurations
- tips on software selection
- Q/A
The venue looks fantastic from the picture and Having Falkvinge there to speak is icing. I wish badly I didn't live on the other side of the globe right now. Maybe it's time I plan a Eurotrip? 
an option to buy conference entry only? i'm quasi local and the bed & breakfast is uhm, overpriced compared to couch surfing and budget gourmet dining at pubs for dinner. no need to make it "cesky sen" style for free but keep in mind the 26$ entry fee for the August NY gig. there was even a lady present ; )
More or less what I've asked before, guess we'll probably get old and die before it gets answered.
We will announce it within 24 hours, please be patient.
I'm not in hurry to know the location, calendar entry made. I can imagine it's a lot of work to organize a conference, evaluation of offers etc. good luck and thanks for considering the proposals in this thread. : )
an option to buy conference entry only? i'm quasi local and the bed & breakfast is uhm, overpriced compared to couch surfing and budget gourmet dining at pubs for dinner. no need to make it "cesky sen" style for free but keep in mind the 26$ entry fee for the August NY gig. there was even a lady present ; )
More or less what I've asked before, guess we'll probably get old and die before it gets answered.
We will announce it within 24 hours, please be patient.
an option to buy conference entry only? i'm quasi local and the bed & breakfast is uhm, overpriced compared to couch surfing and budget gourmet dining at pubs for dinner. no need to make it "cesky sen" style for free but keep in mind the 26$ entry fee for the August NY gig. there was even a lady present ; )
More or less what I've asked before, guess we'll probably get old and die before it gets answered.
Congratulations
Wow! 
VENUE and HOTEL Pics
PLEASE NOTE VENUES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
As there are many participants not interested in the hotel bundle there is a chance we will change hotels and conference venue depending on numbers. This will all be finalised before accepting payment.
Room comes with Wifi, access to fitness centre, pool, business lounge and breakfast included.
Conference Room
The hotel:
PLEASE NOTE VENUES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
As there are many participants not interested in the hotel bundle there is a chance we will change hotels and conference venue depending on numbers. This will all be finalised before accepting payment.
Room comes with Wifi, access to fitness centre, pool, business lounge and breakfast included.
Conference Room
The hotel:
oranges & lemons ...
i don't have a problem with 20+ eur/day conference fee. it's the bed & breakfast that i'm not willing to pay.
what i don't see is why any major media should cover a conference related to an open source project.
where's the call for papers? what do you want to discuss for 3 days? what did you eat for thanksgivings?
an option to buy conference entry only? i'm quasi local and the bed & breakfast is uhm, overpriced compared to couch surfing and budget gourmet dining at pubs for dinner. no need to make it "cesky sen" style for free but keep in mind the 26$ entry fee for the August NY gig. there was even a lady present ; )
oranges & lemons, while a low entry fee is essential if you want any general public to even look in for 1 day & is the best way to spread Btc, the NY operation on the other hand was just a cover for a known scammer's pump & dump operation, pumped up with BS hype to over $11, crashed to under $8 with the total lack of any important news releases & none what so ever in the main stream media, easy money for those setting it up, you'd almost think that the 'pedo island cruise' etc was announced there just for the purpose of crashing the price to the max
ps - didn't I see BWanker on your original guest speakers wish list, that'd be fun to see/hear - but still not worth $150+ walk in
an option to buy conference entry only? i'm quasi local and the bed & breakfast is uhm, overpriced compared to couch surfing and budget gourmet dining at pubs for dinner. no need to make it "cesky sen" style for free but keep in mind the 26$ entry fee for the August NY gig. there was even a lady present ; )
Actually, i was just looking at my calendar... 
This is going to be tough for anyone from US. Thanksgiving is Nov. 24th and I can't make it in time for 25th...
Oh well.... maybe next one...
This is going to be tough for anyone from US. Thanksgiving is Nov. 24th and I can't make it in time for 25th...
Oh well.... maybe next one...
good luck with the conference. Been a while since I've been to .cz might be nice to have a good reason to go back.
Will
Will
love this!! I had posted a few months back to see if there was interest to hold a conference in US, but there was little interest.
i'm gonna have to visit Prague now...
never been there, always wanted to visit though...
i'm gonna have to visit Prague now...
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