Just about to unplug the PC from the net so I can get going.
Off to Paris on the Thalys where I'll be participating in Les Blogs, the one-day conference about social networks, blogging, nanopublishing and where it's all heading which takes place at the French Senate on Monday.
I'll be one of 257 participants from 20 countries. With some 50 media participants as well, that bumps the total towards 300. Lots of interesting people to meet!
Earlier this month, I said that it's all happening in France. Well, there is absolutely no question about that - see this story in Wired News last Thursday that gives some great insight into why new media communication channels like blogs have taken off in France more than in any other European country. So an event like Les Blogs is also a real open window on new media in France.
I plan to live blog from Les Blogs, and record a few conversations for the Hobson & Holtz Report, depending on wi-fi availability and the battery life in my PC. Imagine 300 people all trying to plug in their PCs to a very limited quantity of power outlets - only 20, Loic says!
I'll also be posting photos to Flickr.
It should be a terrific event with lots to talk about.
Tags:
- Technorati: [lesblogs]
- Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/lesblogs/
we found more plugs :-)
Posted by: Loic | 24 April 2005 at 15:26
I feel like the teenager staying home Saturday night while everybody goes to the party.
http://www.gapingvoid.com/Moveable_Type/archives/001544.html
Congrats on a European blog event, after you've had to come to North America for previous ones. I'll be attending vicariously, as usual! ;-)
Posted by: Eric Eggertson | 24 April 2005 at 15:44
That's good news, Loic!
This should be a terrific event, Eric. Nice link to Hugh McLeod - he'll be cartooning the conference. That should be interesting!
Posted by: Neville Hobson | 24 April 2005 at 23:30