Keir Whitaker on ConfShop

.net: How does ConfShop work?
Keir Whitaker: Insites: ConfShop will focus around four groups, each containing a maximum of 25 people. We'll work hard to make sure that each group of 25 has a good mix of people with varied skill sets and experiences. During the day the group you are assigned to will discuss a number of themed topics with our four carefully chosen group curators, each session lasting around an hour. As well as the group sessions we are planning some fun "show and tell" sessions as well as a few other surprises.

Our themes and curators are:

  • Client work and products (how can we move from client focussed businesses to product focussed companies?). Curated by Rachel Andrew and Drew McLellan.
  • Business issues (VAT, tax, accounting, pitching, contracts, finding work and beyond). Curated by Alex Hunter.
  • Side projects (how to find the time and create income streams). Curated by us - Keir Whitaker and Elliot Jay Stocks.
  • Working in the industry (work/life balance, keeping up, learning and more). Curated by Sarah Parmenter.

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