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OMM is a rotating event series for hacker/maker spaces to host each other, to connect the broader community. | OMM is a rotating event series for hacker/maker spaces to host each other, to connect the broader community. | ||
The goal is to have three events a year, spring, summer and fall. | The goal is to have three events a year, '''spring''', '''summer''' and '''fall'''. | ||
== Event Series == | == Event Series == | ||
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== Volunteering for an Event == | == Volunteering for an Event == | ||
Initially Hacklab will provide the logistics for coordinating | Initially Hacklab will provide the logistics for coordinating Hosting Spaces. We expect this will evolve as the series progresses. | ||
[https://hacklab.to/contact/ Contact Hacklab Toronto] | [https://hacklab.to/contact/ Contact Hacklab Toronto] | ||
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== Planning an Event == | == Planning an Event == | ||
Every Space is | Every Space is its own with different focuses, expertise, physical accommodations and budgets. We do not wish to be prescriptive with how a given Hosting Space organizes or structures their specific event. Below are some questions to help guide your planning. | ||
=== Ticketed? === | === Ticketed? === | ||
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=== Food and Drink? === | === Food and Drink? === | ||
Coming together over a meal is always an engaging experience, but not a requirement. Some space have strong food cultures and/or in location kitchens. Others have no running water. Consider if this event will dry, catered or pot luck / BYOB. | Coming together over a meal is always an engaging experience, but not a requirement. Some space have strong food cultures and/or in location kitchens. Others have no running water. Consider if this event will be dry, catered or pot-luck / BYOB. | ||
== Attending an Event == | == Attending an Event == | ||
It is encouraged that | It is encouraged that Visiting Spaces coordinate internally on attending the Hosting Space's event. | ||
Consider the following logistics. | |||
=== Shared Transport === | === Shared Transport === | ||
Ontario is a big place, many | Ontario is a big place, many Visiting Spaces could be travelling a fair distance. | ||
Coordinate car-pools or other shared transport. | Coordinate car-pools or other shared transport / over-night accommodations where applicable. | ||
=== Cool Swag / Flair === | === Cool Swag / Flair === | ||
* | * Can you bring some stickers or space specific swag to share? | ||
* Do you have a | * Do you have a [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Passport Hackerspace Passport]? Hosting Spaces, do you know where your stamp is? | ||
* | * Do you have t-shirts, badges or lanyards to help others know which Visiting Space you're coming from? | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
'''Q:'''Okay the 'Ontario' and 'Makerspace' make sense, but 'Muxer'? | '''Q:''' Okay the 'Ontario' and 'Makerspace' make sense, but 'Muxer'? | ||
'''A:''' It's a pun on Mixer and Multiplexer. Yes, you are welcome to groan. | : '''A:''' It's a pun on Mixer and Multiplexer. Yes, you are welcome to groan. | ||
This event series takes it's inspiration from a similar series a decade prior, the SoON Spaces Salons. | |||
Revision as of 17:42, 4 May 2023
OMM is a rotating event series for hacker/maker spaces to host each other, to connect the broader community.
The goal is to have three events a year, spring, summer and fall.
Event Series
| Date | Hosting Organization | Announcement(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | TBD | TBD |
| Summer 2023 | In Planning | Stay Tuned |
| February 29th, 2020 | Hacklab Toronto | Hacklab.to Blog |
Volunteering for an Event
Initially Hacklab will provide the logistics for coordinating Hosting Spaces. We expect this will evolve as the series progresses.
Planning an Event
Every Space is its own with different focuses, expertise, physical accommodations and budgets. We do not wish to be prescriptive with how a given Hosting Space organizes or structures their specific event. Below are some questions to help guide your planning.
Ticketed?
Ticketed Events can help organizers properly scale their efforts or manage limitations of physically smaller spaces. If charging cover or admission, we hope you'll keep the barrier of entry as low as possible.
Food and Drink?
Coming together over a meal is always an engaging experience, but not a requirement. Some space have strong food cultures and/or in location kitchens. Others have no running water. Consider if this event will be dry, catered or pot-luck / BYOB.
Attending an Event
It is encouraged that Visiting Spaces coordinate internally on attending the Hosting Space's event.
Consider the following logistics.
Ontario is a big place, many Visiting Spaces could be travelling a fair distance. Coordinate car-pools or other shared transport / over-night accommodations where applicable.
Cool Swag / Flair
- Can you bring some stickers or space specific swag to share?
- Do you have a Hackerspace Passport? Hosting Spaces, do you know where your stamp is?
- Do you have t-shirts, badges or lanyards to help others know which Visiting Space you're coming from?
Trivia
Q: Okay the 'Ontario' and 'Makerspace' make sense, but 'Muxer'?
- A: It's a pun on Mixer and Multiplexer. Yes, you are welcome to groan.
This event series takes it's inspiration from a similar series a decade prior, the SoON Spaces Salons.