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Bristol Knowledge Unconference 2009

bku2009_small.png The Bristol Knowledge Unconference 2009 (bku2009) will be an UnCraftivism event, in association with the Craftivism Exhibition at the Arnolfini in Bristol.


Schedule

  • 12:30 - 1pm: Sarah "Saffy" - Scientific Artist / Artistic Science Poetry
  • 1pm - 1:30pm: Jon Hall - Problem Orienteering and LAF
  • 1:30pm - 2pm: Peter Hale - User Driven Modelling (a high level discussion based on his PhD)
  • 2pm - 2:30pm: Rui Guerra - Hello World! From Self-Organisation to peer-to-peer net.
  • 2:30pm - 3pm: Chris Wallace - RDF Browsing and Visualisation
  • 3pm - 3:30pm:
  • 3:30pm - 4pm:
  • 4pm - 4:30pm:


Basic Info

  • Date:
    • 12th December 2009 - BKU2009 Slotted unCraftivism + Knowledge Cafe
      • Coffee Morning in the "Brainfood" Bar from 10am.
      • Welcome and Refreshments in the "Gnosis from Luxor" Light Room from 10:30am.
      • Opening Ceremony in the "Gnosis from Luxor" Light Room at 12pm.
    • 13th December 2009 - BKU2009 unSlotted unCraftivism free-form disorganised unmanaged day.
  • Location: Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA (Google Maps,  Yahoo Maps, Multimap) (Wikipedia Article: Arnolfini) (Lat-Long: 51°26′57″N 2°35′50″W / 51.449174°N -2.597222°E) (Nearest Train Station: Bristol Temple Meads [BRI]) (Nearest Major Airport: Bristol Airport [BRS]) (lc8n.eu: http://lc8n.eu/ab )

What is Bristol Knowledge Unconference?

Bristol Knowledge Unconference is an "Unconference" specifically about Knowledge. The first Bristol Knowledge Unconference was in September 2008, and involved about 50 people who talked about Knowledge from scientific and new-media perspectives.

The knowledge unconferences are "themed" around the general subject of Knowledge, which includes:

  • The Semantic Web / Linked Data / Hyperdata / Data Web
  • Web Science
  • Topic Maps
  • Information Architecture and Design
  • Knowledge Acquisition and Knowledge Management
  • Knowledge-Based Systems, Knowledge Engineering and Rule-Based Systems (etc)
  • Knowledge/Information Visualisation and Graphical User Interfaces
  • Knowledge-orientated Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • and maybe even, Object Oriented Databases


What will Bristol Knowledge Unconference 2009 be about?

This will be our second Bristol Knowledge Unconference. Our first one was very fun, and we hope to multiply that amount of fun - particularly as we'll be running alongside other groups involved in UnCraftivism.

As we will be in the Arnolfini, it has been decided to label this years Knowledge Unconference:

"The Art of Knowledge"

Knowledge is both art and science. Everything we do with knowledge can be both beautiful and methodical. We will discuss these things, and talks will be established in order to think about these ideas. Other more general talks/demos are very much welcomed, no matter how arty or scientific they are. The idea of an Unconference is completely free-flowing, it is developed with minimal structure/organisation and also attempts to maximise the equality of the attendees.

We will be running simultaneously with other events happening during the unCraftivism weekend, see the Main Exhibition Page for more details.

You may have some questions by now:

  • Who is it for: Anyone (but primarily those involved with knowledge in an artistic, scientific, computational, technological and/or business perspective).
  • How much does it cost to attend: Nothing! (it's an event entirely run by sponsorship/donations)


On the evening of the 12th December, as part of the Bristol Knowledge Unconference 2009 there will be a Knowledge Cafe. This will be organised by Paul Matthews (Senior Lecturer at UWE) on behalf of Ed Mitchell who unfortunately cannot be present during that weekend. This means that the cafe will add to the structure of the weekend: Knowledge Cafe ----part-of---> Knowledge Unconference ---part-of---> unCraftivism ---part-of---> Craftivism (an event inside an event inside an event inside an event). More details about what the Knowledge Cafe will be on will be released in the near future, but whatever it is on, it'll bring a nice end to the first day of the unconference.

Listings and Tags

I am definitely coming...

  • If you know you will be attending and would like to be put on this list then contact Daniel Lewis (using his email address at the top of this page).
  1. Daniel Lewis - Organiser of BKU, Web Developer at SiftMedia and the guy behind VanirSystems
  2. Rui Guerra - Organiser of unCraftivism and Artist/Computer-Scientist
  3. Richard Churchill - Helping people get the most from what they know
  4. Stephen Hinde - Innovation consultant and renaissance man, Business With Heart Limited
  5. Stuart Gallemore - Strategy Director, nameless
  6. Andy Mantell - Developer, nameless
  7. Peter Hale - Researcher, University of the West of England
  8. Hugo Fat - Visual Artist
  9. TG - Researcher
  10. John Bradford - Manager, Science City Bristol (supporting & developing the area's science and innovation assets)
  11. Gicela Morales - Web developer/Digital Coach
  12. Stuart Glendinning Hall (@stuartgh) - Community management consultant, SiftGroups
  13. Michael Corbett - Product Consultant, Organiser of Brrism
  14. Joe Vallender - New media manager at Sift Media
  15. Alaric Snell-Pym, Chief Software Engineer, GenieDB
  16. Sarah Snell-Pym, Multi-Talented Individual
  17. Alexandre Monnin, VoCamper (Ibiza & Nice) & PhD student (philosophy, ontologies, folksonomies, Semantic Web) @ Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne University
  18. Jon G Hall - Senior Lecturer, Department of Computing, The Open University (and EiC of Expert Systems: The Journal of Knowledge Engineering )
  19. Louise David (@copymojo) -  copymojo (Creative Business Communication)
  20. Paul Matthews - Senior Lecturer, Department of Information Science & Digital Media, University of the West of England
  21. Liane Bradbrook  - Knowledge Management: projects  at the Environment Agency 
  22. Nuno Rodrigues - Instigator and Producer at Www.itsnotthatkind.org and Consultant on Intelligent Traffic Systems
  23. Barry Clay & International renowned Angel therapist Alison Ward,Ascension Reiki Master teachers will be attending to give a talk on how the world will benefit from this unique and gentle healing technique,you can view the webpage here   http://s300559154.websitehome.co.uk/DirectoryofReikiPractitionersAndTeachers.html
  24. David G. Johns - practice-led researcher. InNoPO 
  25. Guy Mortenson - "un-dullard"
  26. Richard Melville (@6tricky9) - cellularity developer of small, solid state computer systems running open source
  27. Jack Williams - visual artist
  28. Eric Schrijver - Conceptual and performance artist, design educator (@postedby)
  29. Corinne Welsh -- Digital literacy and free(dom) software @corinnewelsh
  30. Shayna Schapp | Artist and Instructor at Royal Academy of Art, the Hague, the Netherlands
  31. Alastair Stewart - a management consultant specialising in Knowledge Management and Process Improvement, based in Cardiff.
  32. Chris Wallace - Senior Lecturer at UWE
  33. Helen Pritchard -Artist & Associate Lecturer University College Falmouth (Dartington Campus)
  34. Gillian Wylde - Artist & Senior Lecturer University College Falmouth (Dartington Campus)
  35. ...

I hope to come...

  • If you're not quite sure if you can make it yet, but would like to be put on this list then contact Daniel Lewis (using his email address at the top of this page).
  1. Gary Gale - Director of Engineering for Yahoo! Geo Technologies
  2. Mark Cole, Learning Consultant, Reflect Services
  3. Jaya Chakrabarti - Managing Director, nameless
  4. Alex Blok - Founder / Visionary, O'WONDER. (@oflife). Sounds like a great event, hope I can make it.
  5. Dave Robinson - Lead Product Engineer, PracticeWEB
  6. Beki Turp - Computer Science Student
  7. Pete Cooper - Polymath and Pirate for Hire
  8. Peter McBurney - Reader in Computer Science and Head of Agent Applications, Research and Technology (University of Liverpool), Co-Editor of the Knowledge Engineering Review and GameMaster of the Trading Agent CAT Tournament
  9. Stuart Charlton - Designer and Web Developer
  10. Andrew Woolfson, Knowledge practitioner bloke, chair of MPF knowledge panel
  11. Tim Sheppard - storyteller, narrative psychology coach, playful provocateur
  12. Craig Smith - Web Editor, O'Reilly UK (@smithylad)
  13. Matt Harris - Sift Media
  14. Andrew Wilcox - Director Cabre Ltd Managing knowledge with mind mapping software and ConferenceREACTION publishing the knowledge generated at conferences
  15. Mike Farrow - Marketing Technologist with Agency47, web application architect, story teller
  16. Steve Parry - Creative Director, GreenBristol
  17. Pete Johnston - Technical Researcher, interested in Web, Semantic Web, social software, virtual worlds (@repetej)
  18. Richard Davies - philosopher, educationalist, De Montfort University, Leicester
  19. Kevin Mitchell - problem solving trouble maker - technologist studying knowledge sharing using new media and MA student UCS: Centre for Design Innovation
  20. ...

Unfortunately, I can't come

If you can't come, but wish us the best of luck (and maybe would like to come to a future BKU) then get in touch:

  • Giuseppe Sollazzo (Twitter: @puntofisso)
  • Misja Hoebe - Technical lead on tweetminster.co.uk, Head of Technology at UnLtdWorld
  • Yves Raimond - Linking open music data (and Software Engineer at BBC Audio & Music interactive)
  • Gordon Rugg - Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Keele University, and a visiting Senior Research Fellow in Computer Science at the Open University (co-inventor of the Verifier approach). Can't come to this one, but would be interested in attending a future one.
  • Wolfram (UK Offices) - "Hope the event goes well and please keep us posted for next year's event as well!" (Developers of Mathematica and Wolfram Alpha)
  • ...

Ideas Zone

Feel free to put some ideas in this section... whether they be for talks/games/discussions, or for organisational purposes....

Name Comment
Jon G Hall
 Dear All, via Daniel, and Daniel, direct,

It'll be very good to see you all at BKU2009.

I'll be trying over the two days of BKU2009 to convince you that joke telling is a good model for engineering design processes. The jokes will be terrible, of course, but the game around it should be about as much fun as, say, a game of charades. I hope.

Thanks to Daniel for the organisation, and see you in December.

Best wishes, Jon
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