"Society is being transformed by new maps and new mapping technology.  Our mission is to help create a free forum for people to talk about, present, explore, and learn about projects that involve place." 

What is WhereCamp?

WhereCamp is a free 'unconference' for geogeographers, mobile location experts and social cartographers and all kinds of folks interested in place.  WhereKampala is being held in conjunction with the 2009 AfricaGIS conference. WhereCampAfrica is an opportunity to present on ideas, questions, projects, politics, technical issues that you have - and contribute to and get feedback from other people and to make new friends with similar interests.  It's free and fun.

This will be the second gathering of its kind to take place in Africa and the first one in Kampala.

An unconference is a conference planned by the participants. After a morning plenary to help frame the discussion we all convene together, plan sessions, and have break-outs into sessions. Part of what is important to hearing new voices and getting new ideas is lowering barriers to participation - this event is free and it is driven by the participants.

What kinds of topics will be discussed? This event is community driven and is what you make it.  Topics might include:

• Mobile location
• Remote Sensing
• Geoinformatics
• Mapping and Agriculture
• Food Security and Location
• Community Mapping
• Local Search
• social cartography
• Crisis Mapping

Expect to participate in conversations on the nature of place as described in pixels, with rays, on paper, and by social practice!

How exactly do I get to WhereCampAfrica?

WhereKampala is going to held Friday October 30th at the Speke Resort and Conference Cetner just outside of Kampala, Uganda. 

Who do I contact for more information?

jharpster (at) wherecampafrica (dot) org

http://twitter.com/wherecampafrica