THATCamp, the immensely fun and popular digital humanities unconference hosted by CHNM is back June 27–28, 2009. Because of the popularity of THATCamp last year, we’ve acquired a bit more space this year and opened up the number of attendees we accept to be somewhere between 70 and 100. And, judging by the number of applications on the first day, we’re gonna get twice as many applications as we have spots. The buzz on Twitter has been exciting, and lots of new folks have signed up in addition to a few campers from last year. We may let Dan and Tom in, if they promise to let me and Dave organize it again next year!
Last year’s camp was without a doubt the most productive, enjoyable, and rewarding academic conference I’ve ever attended. Calling it just a conference is a injustice. Its a conference/workshop/tutorial/networking/tinkering/playing-around kind of gathering, perfect for folks interested in a variety of aspects in digital humanities who want to expand their skills and knowledge. Its a true working weekend, where people show things their working on, get feedback, toss around ideas, and connect with others equally excited about the possibilities of digital humanities. We don’t read papers, and don’t sit around while others read to us. We brainstorm for ideas. We talk about problems. We come up with solutions.
If THATCamp sounds like you’re kind of event, check out the website, and fill out the application form to see if you can get a spot! If you have questions, send us a note by email to info@thatcamp.org or a message by Twitter to @thatcamp.
Wonderful description of it. My time last year definitely pushed me to think about new frontiers, and maybe more importantly gave me some beautiful, thoughtful feedback about the strengths and weaknesses in my ideas from people who are deep into thinking about the humanities, technology, and insightful ways about how each can and should foster the other.