CopyCamp: unconference about copyright in Toronto, April 29/30

Posted by Cory Doctorow, April 18, 2008 5:37 PM |
On April 29 and 30, CopyCamp, an unconference devoted to copyright issues, will come to Toronto. Admission's $50 for out-of-work artists (and goes up from there), but subsidies are available):
CopyCamp is a place to meet people making art and making waves, an opportunity to discover how the Internet can work for artists and fans, and a chance to debate the value(s) of copyright with some of the key players. It is an event in which participants drive the programming, and debates are genuine round-tables. There are no observers: everyone has something to offer and is expected to contribute.

There will be an electronic salon showcasing successful projects. There will be internationally-acclaimed experts. There will be a carefully selected mix of artists, geeks, and bureaucrats, with conversation always focused squarely on the arts, and the interests of creators. The CopyCamp organizing team is passionate about convening an event like no other you have ever attended. Space at the event is limited. There will be a number of subsidized spots for those who need them.

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#1 posted by arkizzle , April 18, 2008 5:46 PM

In before CoryCamp

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#2 posted by hypatia Author Profile Page, April 18, 2008 6:16 PM

I spoke at the 2006 CopyCamp and it was a blast. If you're in town I definitely recommend checking it out!

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#3 posted by Pope Ratzo , April 19, 2008 10:08 AM

If "participants drive the programming" then why do they charge "out-of-work artists" 50 bucks to get in?

"everyone has something to offer and is expected to contribute."

Do they mean "contribute" more than the fifty bucks?

Sometimes I think this boom for "user-generated content" is pretty much a huge scam where some people get rich off the work of others. In that way, it's not very different from the existing media industry.

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#5 posted by misha_G , April 19, 2008 8:34 PM

Pope R,

I'm one of the organizers of CopyCamp.

I hope you'll agree $50 isn't exactly an exorbitant price for a day-and-half event. (heck, that price even includes lunch and some coffee and snacks). For people for whom even $50 is prohibitive, we offer an opportunity to apply for subsidy to attend for even less than that.

That said: it's a tough call for us figuring out how to charge for this event. We'd like to make it as affordable as we can, while also covering the real costs we have. Renting a space for an event this size is costly. And yes, those of us organizing the event do get paid, though I assure you we're sure not getting rich off
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#6 posted by misha_G , April 19, 2008 9:01 PM

(And - Ian - Thanks for adding to upcoming. We should have thought of that. Hypatia - Glad you liked! We'll miss you this year. )

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#7 posted by brisbanedavey , April 20, 2008 4:08 PM

Only after the third blink of the eyers could I stop reading this as 'CoryCamp'.

There should be one!

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#8 posted by Jeff , April 21, 2008 7:38 AM

Maybe a few highlights could be posted. I don't think I'll be able to make it, although it does sound interesting. I'm not even sure what Cory Doctorow has to say about copy right, at least not that I could quote. Is there a way to describe the emerging Copy Rights Culture? Can it be reduced to one sentence, preferably a copy right protected quote?

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#9 posted by misha_G , April 23, 2008 7:23 PM

Jeff - Highlights will be posted, for sure. There's a whole wiki full of session notes and links from the event we did in 2006 at: http://wiki.copycamp.ca/

We'll have a similar one for this year's event at: http://wiki.copycamp2008.ca/

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