You can join sessions that are proposed by the other participants. Or you can propose your own sessions. You can do a domain modeling session, using a tricky problem from your job. You can do a presentation, on a topic you’re passionate about, or a Questions & Answers session, or an ensemble programming session.

You don’t even need to know the topic in advance. “I’d like to learn about XYZ, who wants to explain it, or experiment with me?” is a perfectly valid session.

How does it work?

In the Marketplace, you can propose your sessions, pick a time slot, and discover other people’s sessions. You can also start ad hoc sessions with others throughout the day.

There are a couple of principles that make this work.

• Whoever comes are the right people. A session with two people can be as valuable as a session with ten.
• When it starts is the right time to start, and when it’s over, it’s over. And if it’s not over, make plans for continuing the conversation.
• Whatever happens is the only thing that could've happened.
• The Law of Two Feet: If you’re not getting value from a session, or not contributing value, feel free to go somewhere else. This way you can make the most of your day.

In short, explore, experiment, have fun!

I'm new to Open Spaces

Don't worry! It's perfectly fine to butterfly around, and see what's happening in the different sessions without participating. You'll find people are usually very welcoming.

Tech

We'll be using Hopin (interactive video platform), Miro (collaborative whiteboarding), and whatever tools you bring.

Lightning Talks CFP

We'll have slots for 5 minute lightning talks. Submit your idea.