Last Saturday, I attended Barcamp London XIII, my second time experiencing this unique event. Barcamp is unlike any other conference. It’s an unconference where the attendees create the schedule on the day. You show up, bring your ideas, and decide what to share or learn. This year, it was held at the London Academy of Excellence, a welcoming space with plenty of room for creativity and connection, and it was sponsored by Proactive & UKGovCamp, whose generosity allows Barcamp to stage an event that is free for all attendees.
As my group(Vita, Sasha and I) arrived a bit late, we were greeted with a warm welcome and kindly directed towards the session board, where people just started adding their session ideas. The energy was contagious as everyone huddled around, deciding what presentations to present or attend.
My co-presenters and I added our session (“Play to Live + Beyblade Experience”) to a slightly later time so we could attend some of the earlier events.
This is my new hobby now! I am a Beyblade player! 🥳
We proceeded to the cafeteria which had a good selection of breakfast snacks, coffee and refreshments 🤤. There was also a table set up full of stickers and 3D-printed goodies.
The event felt like a big family gathering where everyone was excited to meet and share ideas 💭. I joined several talks throughout the day on topics like technology, games, philosophy, and even finance. It was fascinating to hear different perspectives and share thoughts with such an open-minded group.
When it came time for our talk, I felt more confident than last year. Barcamp’s format is so supportive - it’s the perfect place to practice public speaking. People were genuinely interested in what we had to share, and the interactive element of our session made it even more enjoyable 🐙🥳.
The event wasn’t just about talks and presentations. There were games, prizes, and plenty of chances to connect with others. It was the perfect way to wrap up a day full of learning and laughter 😁.
Barcamp is an event I’d recommend to anyone. It’s a space where you can share, learn, and just be yourself. Follow Barcamp to get updates about Barcamp 2025.
If you’ve never been, make sure to grab a ticket for next year—you won’t regret it!
See you at Barcamp 2025!! Woohohoho!! 🎉💃🏻🕺🏽
By the way, we’re looking for a venue and sponsor to host a free Beyblade tournament!
If you’re interested, feel free to connect with me, Edi. 🎉
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