BarCampGR

The direct dish from BarCampGR organizers. Registration now open for our 16th annual event from Aug 22-23 at Calvin University. #BarCampGR

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2026 marks year 20 for Grand Rapids' favorite and longest running Unconference. Stay tuned to socials as our anniversary year unfolds! #BarCampGR2026

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One final shout out to all of our gracious sponsors this year! You help make BarCampGR the event is is, and keep it FREE for one and all in the community. Thank you!

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And that's another BarCampGR in the books! Thanks to everyone who came out. We're looking forward to our big year 20 in 2026!!
Until then, stay tuned here as we share photos from years past in the lead up to the next BarCamp.

If you have photos from this weekend, share @ #bcgr25

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Afternoon talks are going up on the grid now.
See the latest at https://t.co/n4niWpHC8X

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Just came from a talk called "Gold Pancake Monster with Sweets Orbiting Around it" and, really, you can't get a more intriguing name for a talk than that!

The 10-year-old Blender artist gave some great tips for using this 3D rendering software. #bcgr25 #blender

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Coffee is hot, head on over as we get Saturday talks started at 10:00 am. #bcgr25

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The room layout goes back to something more familiar to Campers by Sat AM.
Also: be sure to make time to join us at the afterparty at @uccellosinc just down Beltline after the last talk at 9:30pm. Hang on to your badge to join everyone @ the patio for free refreshments & live 🎶!

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BCGR is getting started! The event starts at 5pm but feel free to join us any time if you want to pitch in & help set up. That's the BarCamp way after all!
Notes: Opening session will be in Bytwerk Theater downstairs & will also be available to be scheduled for talks on our grid.

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Uniting employers, educators, and community partners to strengthen the tech workforce by sharing resources, best practices, and innovative solutions, making upskilling affordable and accessible.
Find them at: https://t.co/02ppkPB3sI

Thank you for your support! #CalvinUniversity

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We have one final sponsor to thank: @Calvin_Uni and the School of Business, who support us at the Gold Level. We look forward to seeing everyone at the School of Business building later today for #bcgr25!

Calvin shares this message: (1/2)

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(2/2)... innovative solutions, making upskilling affordable and accessible.
Learn more at: https://t.co/aRUsP6TyKl

Thank you for your support! #WestMichiganTechTalent #WMTT #bcgr25

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West Michigan Tech Talent joins us as a Gold Level Sponsor this year. They share the following message:

West Michigan Tech Talent unites employers, educators, and community partners to strengthen the tech workforce by sharing resources, best practices, and ...(1/2)

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It's never the same weekend twice.
BarCampGR starts tomorrow night! Location & times: https://t.co/bYn3ghCT9t
#BarCampGR #bcgr25

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.@softwaregr serves as BarCampGR's longtime fiduciary. They share the following message:

Software GR is a non-profit association dedicated to bringing designers, developers and software makers together in West Michigan.

Thank you for your support! #SoftwareGR #bcgr25

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From one person, to a dedicated scrum team that follows the sun in your development teams, we have your back!
Learn more at https://t.co/9eEtbEFmgM

Thank you for your support! #BravoLT #bcgr25

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.@bravo_lt joins us as a sponsor this year. They share this message:

Bravo LT is a Grand Rapids based software development shop that connects our clients with local & global talent needed to move their projects forwards.

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#SlothWerks is our highlighted sponsor today. They share this message:

Based in GR, SlothWerks builds custom web and mobile applications with a focus on startups, small businesses, and non-profits.
Check them out at: https://t.co/HBSkmzbqRy

Thank you for your sponsorship! #BCGR

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Visit their website: https://t.co/H3IxrYDszI

Thank you for your support! #StartupGarage #bcgr25

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Startup Garage has been a great partner & interlocutor with Calvin Uni this yr & we are proud to have them join us as a sponsor

Startup Garage empowers faith-driven early-stage entrepreneurs to grow, innovate, and create impact through mentorship, community, and hands-on support

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.@GRWebDevOrg joins us again as a sponsor this yr:

The Grand Rapids Web Development Group provides monthly presentations, events, and networking opportunities to facilitate learning and growth.
Check out their convivial events at https://t.co/rM6ZecPUzE

Thanks for your support!