Re: [IxDA Discuss] Setting up a UX conference in Lisbon - need advice and ideas

2009-10-23 Thread Jared Spool
On Oct 21, 2009, at 12:10 AM, Bruno Figueiredo wrote: Don't know about the bullfights though; they're exactly like the spanish ones with the only difference that the bull is not killed with a sword before everyone but instead behind closed doors. I've been involved in a lot of client

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Setting up a UX conference in Lisbon - need advice and ideas

2009-10-21 Thread Bruno Figueiredo
Thanks, Dave. That cleared it up. Don't know about the bullfights though; they're exactly like the spanish ones with the only difference that the bull is not killed with a sword before everyone but instead behind closed doors. It's still pretty barbaric to me. And it's not something I would call

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Setting up a UX conference in Lisbon - need advice and ideas

2009-10-21 Thread Bruno Figueiredo
I've now setup a small survey for this. Could you please help me out and fill it in? https://www.survs.com/survey/TTBCDDN0I1 Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=46899

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Setting up a UX conference in Lisbon - need advice and ideas

2009-10-21 Thread Evan K . Stone
Wow! All I'd need is an invitation! ;) I've been looking for a work-related reason to get to Lisboa/Lisbon since my wife and I started learning Portuguese last year... I love the language and the culture, and one of my best friends is from Sintra. Evidently there's a amazing technological growth

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Setting up a UX conference in Lisbon - need advice and ideas

2009-10-21 Thread Bruno Figueiredo
No, it's not related to SHiFT at all. Unlike SHiFT which covers a wide range of topics, this one is UX only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=46899

[IxDA Discuss] Setting up a UX conference in Lisbon - need advice and ideas

2009-10-20 Thread Bruno Figueiredo
I'm setting up a 3-day UX conference in Lisbon, Portugal next year, where many topics such as IA, Usability and IxD will be covered and I would welcome your feedback on the following: - What would make you travel to Portugal for such a conference? - Is the ticket price a decisive factor? If yes,

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Setting up a UX conference in Lisbon - need advice and ideas

2009-10-20 Thread dave malouf
*What would get me there* 1) Compelling content, especially content I feel I can't get locally. 2) A local experience integrated into the conference that exends my conference experience. 3) Something for the family. If I'm going far away, bringing the family is a killer card. *Price* 1) Well,

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Setting up a UX conference in Lisbon - need advice and ideas

2009-10-20 Thread Bruno Figueiredo
Thanks Dave! Can you elaborate on this A local experience integrated into the conference that extends my conference experience? Not sure what you meant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=46899

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Setting up a UX conference in Lisbon - need advice and ideas

2009-10-20 Thread Alan Salmoni
Being able to make good contacts always attracts me. It makes a difference to be able to 'press the flesh' with people I've only met electronically before, to renew old acquaintances, and make new ones. Content is useful but comes after networking for me. The promise of lively and intelligent

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Setting up a UX conference in Lisbon - need advice and ideas

2009-10-20 Thread dave malouf
I think it is an extension of the give me something I can't get here comment, but extending it beyond people to an experience. Ok, here's an example. For CSCW (and maybe for IxDA) my students are creating a social game that gets people exploring what is special about Savannah: It's history,