2010
Hacker journalism, computer vision, flame-throwing trampolines… and going indie
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Interested in speaking at SecondConf? Submit a proposal for your 40 minute presentation by Friday, May 25! If your proposal is accepted, you will get free admission to the conference and two nights at the conference hotel.
Can make your point in just five minutes? Submit the title, description, and 20 slides for your Blitz Talk by Friday, May 25! If your Blitz Talk is accepted, you will get guaranteed admission and 20% off registration.
Sign in, collect your t-shirt and drink ticket, then sit with old friends and new acquaintances to catch up or start solving this year’s puzzle.
SecondConf is known for its magnificent meals, and Friday night we start the event off right with a hour of dining and conversation.
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Join us at Elephant & Castle, conveniently located on the ground level of the conference hotel. Head downstairs to our private party room, where the first drink’s on us!
No matter how late you were up last night, you won’t want to miss breakfast! There will be plenty of great food, hot coffee and (by overwhelming demand) bacon. Oh yes, there will be bacon.
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Grab your individually-prepared lunch and spend some time meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends.
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Take a break from the conference and see Chicago from a completely different point of view. Perched more than 1,353 feet over Chicago’s thoroughfares, the Skydeck offers spectacular views spanning up to four states and The Ledge — a glass balcony extending four feet outside the 103rd floor of Willis Tower! Our group tour includes a VIP escort straight up to the top and back down, so there’s no waiting in line.
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Chicago-style pizza for a Chicago-style conference.
An informal and lively discussion covering what our speakers think of current industry trends. The panel is lightly moderated, so the best part of the event is the interaction amongst the panelists and between the panelists and the audience. Don’t be afraid to speak up!
Today’s breakfast is a little more low key, but there will be plenty of food and caffeine for everyone.
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Our last meal of the conference is sure to impress!
A SecondConf tradition! We close out the conference with a special entertainment guest. Our guest this year is a surprise, but we can assure you won’t want to miss it!
You MUST bring a government-issued photo ID to enter the building
Reserve a garage spot (and get a discount!) or valet at the hotel
111 West Adams Street
+1 (312) 214-6400
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2010
Hacker journalism, computer vision, flame-throwing trampolines… and going indie
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2011
Geolocation games, creating iOS accessories, visual thinking… and get a lawyer
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All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks.
Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other attendees. Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for SecondConf.
Attendees violating these rules may be asked to leave the conference without a refund at the sole discretion of the conference organizers.
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion; sexual images in public spaces; deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact; and unwelcome sexual attention.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
Be careful in the words that you choose. Remember that sexist, racist, and other exclusionary jokes can be offensive to those around you. Excessive swearing and offensive jokes are not appropriate for SecondConf.
If a participant engages in behavior that violates this code of conduct, the conference organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the conference with no refund.
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If the matter is urgent, please call/contact any of these individuals:
* David L Kinney at +1 (312) 544-0655
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Conference staff will be happy to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. We value your attendance.
It’s the hallway conversations, the chatter during meals, the insights shared over drinks, and the quiet corner collaborations that make conferences great, so we built SecondConf around them.