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Notacon: Because Your Brain Has A Right Side, Too

Posted by timothy on from the ain'tacon dept.

jeffg writes "For one weekend in April, presenters and attendees will descend upon Cleveland for Notacon, in an attempt to break all your assumptions about technology conferences. Yes, there will be a LAN and plenty of technical talks, but you probably weren't expecting art exhibits, live musicians, and weird contests! Notacon will bridge the gap between art and technology, bringing together performers, speakers, and artists from a wide variety of fields. Will you be part of it?" Specifically, that weekend is April 23-25.

27 comments

  1. Notacon.... by Jason+Scott · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...you'll forget you're in Cleveland!

    1. Re:Notacon.... by sinnergy · · Score: 1

      I actually kind of like Cleveland. I don't know why the city gets such a bad rap these days. It's not perfect, but it certainly has a number of things going for it in relation to a conference such as:

      1) Being central to many other major cities
      2) Lower costs of living (which I would assume would translate to lower conference costs... maybe not)
      3) Having a decent amount of stuff to do

      Eh, it should be an interesting event. Are you going to be there?

  2. Not to be a troll, but by luigi22_ · · Score: 0

    does any of that stuff really have anything to do with a tech conference?

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    1. Re:Not to be a troll, but by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Have you actually seen the speaker list though so far? It looks kind of cool to me.

  3. The wait has ended by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    It's about time they created a technology conference that had something to offer. To respond to their question: Yes, I will be a part.

  4. Okay, but what's it have to do with Developers? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Why is this on developers.slashdot instead of the main page? wtf?

  5. Hah! by austad · · Score: 1

    Cleveland. Maybe someone will get stuck on the plane next to that guy from the Travelocity commercial. That would be a trip worth taking, he's cool.

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    1. Re:Hah! by Dachannien · · Score: 1

      Good to see that the advertising worked on you.

  6. Opte.org @ Notacon... by revcorrupt · · Score: 2, Informative

    I will be representing the Opte.org Internet Mapping project at this years Notacon conference. We will have neat pictures, movies, 3d animations, t-shirts, and various other swag to give away. Ohh ya.. And Source code! We do hope to have the source code for the Opte project released sometime around then (maybe before, maybe at the conference). Hope to see you all there!

  7. Hooray! by manual_overide · · Score: 3, Informative

    Thank $Deity for a tech conference that is NOT on the west coast somewhere! Money that would have gone to plane tickets, hotels, cars, conference passes, beer, etc. can now be better spent on conference passes, beer, hookers, etc.

    On second thought a hooker from Cleveland might be a bad idea.

    I do like the idea of being able to drive to the thing though. Thanks for not ignoring east coast and midwestern geeks, notacon!

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    1. Re:Hooray! by sinnergy · · Score: 2, Informative

      Well, let's just say that while we like heading to the west coast, too, for variosu conferences and events, we know that this area has a *lot* to offer. The problem is that most of us really don't know each other. Hopefully this event can fix that and at the same time explore new territory not covered at those other conferences.

      - Froggy

    2. Re:Hooray! by Dachannien · · Score: 2, Insightful

      Considering that nobody else in Cleveland is trying to attract the attention of high-tech companies to the area, this conference could be a Very Good Thing for northeast Ohio if it catches on.

      Really, the worst thing Cleveland has going for it when it comes to attracting high-tech is the horrible weather. Freezing cold in winter, roasting like a sauna in summer. But the cost of living is tiny compared to SoCal - I'd say the average rent on a 2-bedroom in the first-ring suburbs is sub-$1000.

    3. Re:Hooray! by sinnergy · · Score: 1

      Actually, my rent for a two-bedroom half of a house is well below that (plus utilities). It's one of the reasons that, while I may want to fly the coop sometimes, there are a lot of good reasons to stay that many people really don't consider. Overall it's really not too bad. The people are cool at least ;)

    4. Re:Hooray! by torpor · · Score: 2, Insightful

      I moved from LA to Germany, and I can say pretty much that Cleveland sounds a lot like Germany.

      Man, what a horrid bubble LA was.

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    5. Re:Hooray! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0
      a hooker from Cleveland might be a bad idea.

      I agree, because it tends to play left to right.

  8. Rubi? by identity0 · · Score: 1

    This is the one being hosted by the guys behind Rubi-con, right? I've thought about going in the past, but was too busy and such. Might go this year, as it's a bit closer than Detroit.

    btw, how was last year's Rubi-con? I can't find any writeups or anything. Did the cops get called again? Were there feds? Inquiring minds want to know :)

    1. Re:Rubi? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Actually the core members of the conference where not a big part of rubi-con at all, other than they attended it the past few years. Because rubi-con is no more, there are a lot of people volunteering and speaking that where associated with the rubi-con. People such as NFF, Krnlpanik, and a few others did have ties with rubi-con, but DO NOT mistake Notacon for Rubi-con! I personally hope that this conference doesn't have the same... uhh... problems as some of previous rubi-con's did. I am personally looking forward to being at Notacon and hope everyone comes and has a good time! :-)

    2. Re:Rubi? by larsu · · Score: 1

      Kind of, but not really.

      It's put on by long time Rubi attendee's that are dissappointed by the probable discontinuance of rubi-con.

      Last years rubi was rather well behaved. No cops, no feds that annouced themselves. Was still lots of fun.

  9. as long as your art/tech doesn't offend anyone... by robdeadtech · · Score: 1

    From the Call for Proposals.

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    We will not accept presentations or art pieces that include any of the following:

    * Volatile, dangerous or otherwise hazardous chemicals
    * Weapons
    * Flames, fire or explosives
    * Bodily fluids
    * Obscenity or undue vulgarity
    * Nudity
    * Any illegal drug
    * Anything else deemed illegal or unduly dangerous

    Obviously, films and music are exempted from most of these descriptions. Film makers, though, are encouraged to avoid subjects involving nudity as members of the audience may be under the age of 18. Likewise, we will discourage pieces that are extraordinarily heavy or immobile such that housing the exhibit would put undue strain on the organizers.

    However, pieces may deal with all but one of these subjects (the exception being obscenity) and artists are welcome to discuss or make comment on them through their art.

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  10. Not-A-Con by mbrinkm · · Score: 1

    "It's "not a 'con". Well, it kind of is. But it isn't. Kinda. Sorta. Not really."
    Should I put on, or take off my Tin Hat?

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  11. This looks like it's going to kick ass by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Neat concept. Impressive speaker listing so far and it's right here in the Midwest.

    Hmm... I should get a proposal together...

  12. I'd much rather go to CanSecWest by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    This is just after CanSecWest in Vancouver. I'd much rather see these speakers http://www.cansecwest.com/speakers.html Than some lame ass art

    1. Re:I'd much rather go to CanSecWest by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      heh. cansecwest and notacon are *completely* different beasts. i'm not quite certain why you're comparing the two. personally, i'd attend both, each for different reasons.

    2. Re:I'd much rather go to CanSecWest by sinnergy · · Score: 1

      To each his own. As was stated by the noble AC, we're trying to attract a somewhat different crowd. Yes, CanSecWest is an excellent conference and I would suggest it to anyone who can afford it.

      By the looks at it, CanSecWest costs at a minimum CAN$1600 whereas this conference can be had for as low as US$50.

      Too bad you posted as AC, but you probably expected this reply anyway :)

    3. Re:I'd much rather go to CanSecWest by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      From one AC to the next, you are an idiot. Notacon isn't anything that we have seen before, and it's certainly not suppose to be a 'cansecwest'.

      Perhaps you should stop flame-baiting or actually make valid comparisons the next time you try.

      As for the art factor of Notacon, I would be assuming, but I am pretty sure you would be amazed at talent there, that is, if your mom will let you come :) Tell her I said hi *wink*

    4. Re:I'd much rather go to CanSecWest by revcorrupt · · Score: 1

      To plug a con is one thing, but to make rude comments against something you have not seen is another. It just shows your obvious lack of intelligence in the matter. Cansecwest is a good conference full of great speakers, however 1600$CAD (1,200 USA) is an extremely high price for most of us students of life. If you have a big corporation to sponsor your attendance to Cansecwest, go for it! However, I unfortunately do not have that luxury and neither do a lot of people currently working/struggling in the technology sector. As for the comment about art, well I enjoy the artistic side of technology. I find myself attracted to all forms of art from music to paintings. I believe that all good coders, hackers, radio enthusiasts, and the like are art oriented. I feel this way because technology is dependent on creativity. Without creativity and the "art" of life, you are stuck with something quite redundant and boring. Just my two cents.

    5. Re:I'd much rather go to CanSecWest by sinnergy · · Score: 1

      That was a little rude, AC. :/