A crowdsourced list compiled by Stefan Hoth and the fine folks at the Droidcon Berlin Barcamp.
- (Android) developer
- entrepreneur
- event-dude/-girly
- networker
- influencer
- consultant
- Hackathon
- Conference / lightning talks
- Barcamp
- workshop
- socializing/party/BBQ/etc.
- regular user group meetup
- start-up weekend/ elevator pitch/ etc.
- focus group tests
- meeting new people & friends
- learn something/ get experience
- advertisment for yourself or a product/idea/etc. -> and the conterpart
- teach something
- get new ideas/opinions
- recruiting
- dating
- tranining
- I want to know beforehand how expensive it will be and where I can get everything .
- drinks should be always free
- I'd like to have something special or at least a regional speciality.
- The value of the food should reflect the ticket price.
- Fast food is fine. 2K calories per person/day is acceptable (for the one guy)
- healthy/vegetarian food should be there as an alternative
- eating in breaks together is better than just a 24h open "buffet"
- original/funny host/moderator
- interesting audience
- interesting topics/knowledge for real world usage
- quality & depth of talks should be communicated
- perfectly balanced schedule/categorization
- list of attendees
- documentation (slides/photos/videos/code etc)
- sponsored talks should be easily recognizable (no "traps")
- outlook for what's next in the field of interest
- gadgets/gifts/something useful for the future
- enough power sockets for our devices
- uneasy entry (ticket problems, failed registration, server problems, no confirmation etc.)
- unprepared speakers
- non-working wifi for work-mode
- unclear room plan/schedule
- missing topic/focus
- high prices for tickets and food/drinks
- no value (buzz-word-bingo)
- event location/setup doesn't fit the audience
- bad timing (talks too long, breaks to short, not on schedule)
- if you have to print something this should be useful during the event (directions to the location/ room plan/ schedule/ link list / wifi access
- make signs for rooms (e.g. color coded, specific names)
- make team members/helpers be easily recognizable (team shirts or sth)
- info counter
- badges with context (e.g. what kind of developer/profession) & which languages he/she speaks
- information channel (e.g. twitter)
- presentation/invitation for possible partners/sponsors/companies
- think of the girls who want wear your swag, print GIRLY SHIRTS!
- think of technical infrastructor (beamer, adpaters, microphone for tje room etc)
- water for the speakers
- get/collect feedback; sessions, event in general, location