From wikipedia: "An unconference is a participant-driven meeting. The term "unconference" has been applied, or self-applied, to a wide range of gatherings that try to avoid one or more aspects of a conventional conference, such as high fees, sponsored presentations, and top-down organization."
Often freelancers and contract workers find themselves having to solve problems outside of the core creative work, such as how to manage a client, negotiate a contract, solve technical problems, find resources, manage their time, etc. Each person ends up confronting these problems and finding solutions on their own, but wouldn't it be great to talk with your peers and find out what works for them, share your own experiences, and maybe just commiserate with someone who is facing the same challenges?
BeTween is an opportunity for Portland's independent and freelance animators and creative community to get together and share ideas, resources, processes, and connect with each other. While we, the organizers, will bring some subject matter experts, the core concept is that each discussion is driven by the ideas and expertise of the attendees.
From 9:30-10, we'll agree on an agenda of 16 or more 45 minute long small group discussions, and then from 10-2, attendees will participate in the discussions that are most interesting to them. Stay tuned to this blog as we begin to develop potential topics of conversation and make your opinions and preferences known early. We'd love to hear from you!
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