Five Minutes of Fame

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Five Minutes of Fame

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.

When and Where does it happen?

Third Thursday of every month at 8pm, at Noisebridge.

This means the first event will be on February 20th, 2009 at 8pm.

Why are we doing this?

There are many reasons:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • "The Law of Fives"

How can I participate?

Easy - sign up to give a talk! Contact aestetix either by email (aestetix [@] gmail.com) or on #noisebridge on IRC. Include your name (or handle), talk title, and a short description. Also mention what format the talk will be (slides, showing a website, etc) so we can plan ahead.

We are still working out the small details, but the sooner you submit a talk, the better.

Talk schedule will be finalized and released on the Monday before FMoF.

Current talk status: 2 recieved, 8 slots open.

Other Questions

Can anyone attend or speak?

This question is answered in the "New member FAQ"

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 :)