BrainJams in DC

DC is the happening place for all things unconference-like. Dylan Greene passed along information for BrainJams DC, which is scheduled for next Monday, Jan 30, at The DC Improv. From the BrainJams website:

A BrainJams event is an unconference which combines knowledge networking and confersations in open spaces. We strive to bring people together from Non-profits, Technology, Business, the Arts and Government to share our insights and experiences to accelerate the pace of postive change and innovation in the world. The organizing principle of each event is separate from the format. While each BrainJams event can focus on different topics, the principal focus of our conversations at present is on how real people are using emerging social media tools (i.e. Web 2.0, citizen journalism, blogs, podcasts, social bookmarks, open collaboration, etc.).

Sounds perfect! I've said for a while that the DC area needs to get organized and start having these kinds of events that bring the community together, kudos to Chris and co. for getting the ball rolling. There's a growing list of attendees listed on the BrainJams wiki; if anyone needs a ride down from Baltimore, let me know.

In addition, Stowe Boyd, Ken Yarmosh and Dion Hinchcliffe are organizing DC 2.0, to take place in March. It's all happening, DC!