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=Five Minutes of Fame=
==What is it?==
 
Five Minutes of Fame (5MoF) is an adaptation of CCC's Lightning Talks. Our implementation is ten five minute talks in an hour, with a short intermission so you can get another beer.
 
Check out these 30 seconds of fame excerpts for a taste: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQUGQ3Plj-w
 
==When and where does it happen?==
 
Third Thursday of every month at 7pm/8pm, at Noisebridge, 2169 Mission St, San Francisco.
 
<!--- [[File:5MoF_flyer_111512.jpg|400px|right]] --->
=== Five Minutes of Fame is happening again! ===
'''''The next Five Minutes of Fame is:'' Thursday, February 19th, 7pm!'''
 
As if you needed ANY reminder, Five Minutes of Fame is Noisebridge's ADD
show-and-tell, squashing octets of human awesomeness into an hour like
booleans in a packed byte.
 
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  _  _  _____ __  __  ____  ______
_| || |_| ____|  \/  |/ __ \|  ____| Noisebridge 7PM/8PM third Thursdays
|_  __  _| |__ | \  / | |  | | |__    Six Years of Childlike Wonder and
_| || |_|___ \| |\/| | |  | |  __|  Adult Technological Themes in
|_  __  _|___) | |  | | |__| | |      San Francisco's 548th Finest
  |_||_| |____/|_|  |_|\____/|_|      Hacker Show and Tell.


==What is it?==


Five Minutes of Fame (FMoF) is an adaptation of CCC's Lightning Talks. The idea is that we have ten 5 minute talks within an hour. Talks can be shorter, but not longer, than five minutes.
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|  __  |/ _` |/ __| |/ / | __| '_ \ / _ \ |  ___/| |/ _` | '_ \ / _ \ __| |
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==When and Where does it happen?==
Third Thurs, 7PM/8PM, Noisebridge, 2169 Mission St, SF, CA, Earth Prime


Third Thursday of every month at 8pm, at Noisebridge.
More info: http://nburl.net/5mof
Get here: http://nburl.net/gethere


This means the first event will be on February 20th, 2009 at 8pm.
Submit your talk now! http://5mof.net/signup/
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==Why are we doing this?==
==Why are we doing this?==


There are many reasons:
There are many reasons:
* It's great for people who are interested in what's going on at Noisebridge -- no need to sit through long lectures.
* Some people are working on projects that are not ready for a full 30 minute or hour long talk, but they want to get their ideas out. Maybe they need help, maybe they want to propose an idea to the Noisebridge community.
* Some people are working on projects that are not ready for a full 30 minute or hour long talk, but they want to get their ideas out. Maybe they need help, maybe they want to propose an idea to the Noisebridge community.
* Some people are shy to public speaking and want to practice without giving an "official" conference talk, which can be daunting. This is a great way to try it out, in a community of peers.
* Some people are shy to public speaking and want to practice without giving an "official" conference talk, which can be daunting. This is a great way to try it out, in a community of peers.
* It's great for people who are interested in what's going on at Noisebridge, but don't want to have to sit through a full lecture.
* San Francisco is the mecca for startups. If you're trying to sell your idea to someone, you need to be able to explain it in five minutes or less.
* San Francisco is the mecca for startups. If you're trying to sell your idea to someone, you need to be able to explain it in five minutes or less.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discordianism#Law_of_Fives "The Law of Fives"]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discordianism#Law_of_Fives "The Law of Fives"]
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==How can I participate?==
==How can I participate?==


Easy - sign up to give a talk! Contact aestetix either by email (aestetix [@] gmail.com) or on #noisebridge on IRC.  
[[Category:Events]]
 
=== Sign up to speak at 5 Minutes of Fame here! ===
 
E-mail danny AT spesh DOT com and we'll add you to our list of speakers! We'll send a reminder e-mail the Monday before the event, and ask for your slide deck the night before if you plan on using one.


We are still working out the details of things, but the sooner you submit a talk, the better. Ideally we could have a talk list sorted out a week before the event.
==How can I attend?==


Talk schedule will be finalized and released on the Monday before FMoF.
Just show up! 2169 Mission St, San Francisco


'''Current talk status: 2 recieved, 8 slots open.'''
We're located at:<br>'''[[Getting Here|2169 Mission St]], San Francisco'''<br>[http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=37.762352&mlon=-122.419372&zoom=16 OpenStreetMap] - [http://maps.google.com/?q=2169+Mission+Street,+94110 Google Maps]<br>2 blocks South of [[Getting_Here#Getting_Here_by_BART | 16th & Mission BART]]
 
If for any reason you're unable to attend, you can usually watch it live on our [http://www.ustream.tv/user/noisebridge UStream Channel].


==Other Questions==
==Other Questions==
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Can anyone attend or speak?
Can anyone attend or speak?


''This question is answered in the [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/New_Member_FAQ#Do_I_have_to_be_a_member_to_attend_classes_or_workshops.3F "New member FAQ"]''
:''There are a limited number of slots for speakers, and members or regulars are given priority to speak about the projects they are working on. Although there are substitutes for people don't show, schedule early to be assured your 5MoF!''
:''E-mail: danny AT spesh DOT com to submit your speaking proposals!''


What if I show up late?
What if I show up late?


''If you are giving a talk, please notify me so we can rearrange the schedule. If you want to see a talk that you're going to miss, find the person who gave it and chat with them for five minutes :)''
:''If you are giving a talk, please notify me so we can rearrange the schedule. If you want to see a talk that you're going to miss, find the person who gave it and chat with them for five minutes :)''
 
==Past 5MoFs==
=== 2014 ===
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2014_09_18 | 2014-09-18]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2014_05_15 | 2014-05-15]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2014_04_16 | 2014-04-16]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2014_03_20 | 2014-03-20]]
 
=== 2013 ===
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2013_02_21 | 2013-02-21]]
=== 2012 ===
=== 2011 ===
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2011_01_20 | 2011-01-20]]
=== 2010 ===
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2010_12_16 | 2010-12-16]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2010_11_18 | 2010-11-18]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2010_10_21 | 2010-10-21]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2010_09_16 | 2010-09-16]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2010_08_19 | 2010-08-19]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2010_07_15 | 2010-07-15]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2010_06_17 | 2010-06-17]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2010_05_20 | 2010-05-20]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2010_04_15 | 2010-04-15]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2010_03_18 | 2010-03-18]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2010_02_18 | 2010-02-18]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2010_01_21 | 2010-01-21]]
=== 2009 ===
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2009_12_17 | 2009-12-17]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2009_11_19 | 2009-11-19]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2009_10_15 | 2009-10-15]]
 
* [[Five_Minutes_of_Fame_2009-09-17 | 2009-09-17]]
 
* [[Five Minutes of Fame 2009-08-20 | 2009-08-20]]
 
* [[Five Minutes of Fame 2009-07-16 | 2009-07-16]]
 
* [[Five Minutes of Fame 2009-06-18 | 2009-06-18]]
 
* [[Five Minutes of Fame 2009-05-21 | 2009-05-21]]
 
* [[Five Minutes of Fame 2009-04-16 | 2009-04-16]]
 
* [[Five Minutes of Fame 2009-03-19 | 2009-03-19]]
 
* [[Five Minutes of Fame 2009-02-19 | 2009-02-19]]
 
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Revision as of 13:29, 6 February 2015

What is it?

Five Minutes of Fame (5MoF) is an adaptation of CCC's Lightning Talks. Our implementation is ten five minute talks in an hour, with a short intermission so you can get another beer.

Check out these 30 seconds of fame excerpts for a taste: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQUGQ3Plj-w

When and where does it happen?

Third Thursday of every month at 7pm/8pm, at Noisebridge, 2169 Mission St, San Francisco.


Five Minutes of Fame is happening again!

The next Five Minutes of Fame is: Thursday, February 19th, 7pm!

As if you needed ANY reminder, Five Minutes of Fame is Noisebridge's ADD show-and-tell, squashing octets of human awesomeness into an hour like booleans in a packed byte.

   _  _   _____ __  __  ____  ______
 _| || |_| ____|  \/  |/ __ \|  ____| Noisebridge 7PM/8PM third Thursdays
|_  __  _| |__ | \  / | |  | | |__    Six Years of Childlike Wonder and
 _| || |_|___ \| |\/| | |  | |  __|   Adult Technological Themes in
|_  __  _|___) | |  | | |__| | |      San Francisco's 548th Finest
  |_||_| |____/|_|  |_|\____/|_|      Hacker Show and Tell.


 _    _            _      _   _            _____  _                  _   _ 
| |  | |          | |    | | | |          |  __ \| |                | | | |
| |__| | __ _  ___| | __ | |_| |__   ___  | |__) | | __ _ _ __   ___| |_| |
|  __  |/ _` |/ __| |/ / | __| '_ \ / _ \ |  ___/| |/ _` | '_ \ / _ \ __| |
| |  | | (_| | (__|   <  | |_| | | |  __/ | |    | | (_| | | | |  __/ |_|_|
|_|  |_|\__,_|\___|_|\_\  \__|_| |_|\___| |_|    |_|\__,_|_| |_|\___|\__(_)
                                                                           

Third Thurs, 7PM/8PM, Noisebridge, 2169 Mission St, SF, CA, Earth Prime

More info: http://nburl.net/5mof
Get here: http://nburl.net/gethere

Submit your talk now! http://5mof.net/signup/

Why are we doing this?

There are many reasons:

  • It's great for people who are interested in what's going on at Noisebridge -- no need to sit through long lectures.
  • Some people are working on projects that are not ready for a full 30 minute or hour long talk, but they want to get their ideas out. Maybe they need help, maybe they want to propose an idea to the Noisebridge community.
  • Some people are shy to public speaking and want to practice without giving an "official" conference talk, which can be daunting. This is a great way to try it out, in a community of peers.
  • San Francisco is the mecca for startups. If you're trying to sell your idea to someone, you need to be able to explain it in five minutes or less.
  • "The Law of Fives"

How can I participate?

Sign up to speak at 5 Minutes of Fame here!

E-mail danny AT spesh DOT com and we'll add you to our list of speakers! We'll send a reminder e-mail the Monday before the event, and ask for your slide deck the night before if you plan on using one.

How can I attend?

Just show up! 2169 Mission St, San Francisco

We're located at:
2169 Mission St, San Francisco
OpenStreetMap - Google Maps
2 blocks South of 16th & Mission BART

If for any reason you're unable to attend, you can usually watch it live on our UStream Channel.

Other Questions

Can anyone attend or speak?

There are a limited number of slots for speakers, and members or regulars are given priority to speak about the projects they are working on. Although there are substitutes for people don't show, schedule early to be assured your 5MoF!
E-mail: danny AT spesh DOT com to submit your speaking proposals!

What if I show up late?

If you are giving a talk, please notify me so we can rearrange the schedule. If you want to see a talk that you're going to miss, find the person who gave it and chat with them for five minutes :)

Past 5MoFs

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

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