BarCampGR

BarCampGR BarCampGR returns to Grand Rapids, Michigan this August 23 & 24 at Calvin University.

2026 marks year 20 for Grand Rapids' favorite and longest running Unconference. Stay tuned to socials as our anniversary...
05/06/2026

2026 marks year 20 for Grand Rapids' favorite and longest running Unconference. Stay tuned to socials as our anniversary year unfolds!

One final shout out to all of our gracious sponsors this year! You help make BarCampGR the event is is, and keep it FREE...
08/25/2025

One final shout out to all of our gracious sponsors this year! You help make BarCampGR the event is is, and keep it FREE for one and all in the community. Thank you!

And that's another BarCampGR in the books! Thanks to everyone who came out. We're looking forward to our big year 20 in ...
08/24/2025

And that's another BarCampGR in the books! Thanks to everyone who came out. We're looking forward to our big year 20 in 2026!!
Until then, stay tuned here as we share photos from years past in the lead up to the next BarCamp.

If you have photos from this weekend, share them with the tag across your preferred social media.

Afternoon talks are going up on the grid now. See the latest at talks.barcampgr.org
08/23/2025

Afternoon talks are going up on the grid now.
See the latest at talks.barcampgr.org

Just came from a talk called "Gold Pancake Monster with Sweets Orbiting Around it" and, really, you can't get a more int...
08/23/2025

Just came from a talk called "Gold Pancake Monster with Sweets Orbiting Around it" and, really, you can't get a more intriguing name for a talk than that!

The 10-year-old Blender artist gave some great tips for using this 3D rendering software.

Coffee is hot, head on over as we get Saturday talks started at 10:00 am.
08/23/2025

Coffee is hot, head on over as we get Saturday talks started at 10:00 am.

We're at the after party at Ucello's Ristorante on Beltline kicking back after a great first day with complementary refr...
08/23/2025

We're at the after party at Ucello's Ristorante on Beltline kicking back after a great first day with complementary refreshments and live music from Bare Soul Duo. Bring your badge and come join us!

BarCampGR is getting started! The event kicks off at 5:00, but feel free to join us any time now if you want to pitch in...
08/22/2025

BarCampGR is getting started! The event kicks off at 5:00, but feel free to join us any time now if you want to pitch in and help set up. That's the BarCamp way, after all!

Notes for tonight: Opening session will be in the Bytwerk Theater downstairs this year, and will also be available to be scheduled for talks on our grid. The room layout goes back to something more familiar to Campers by tomorrow.

Also: be sure to make time to join us at the after party at Uccello's Ristorante just down Beltline after the last talk at 9:30 PM. Hang on to your badge to join everyone on the patio for free refreshments and live music!

We have one final sponsor to thank: Calvin University and the School of Business, who support us at the Gold Level. We l...
08/22/2025

We have one final sponsor to thank: Calvin University and the School of Business, who support us at the Gold Level. We look forward to seeing everyone at the School of Business building later today!
Calvin shares this message:

Uniting employers, educators, and community partners to strengthen the tech workforce by sharing resources, best practices, and innovative solutions, making upskilling affordable and accessible.
Find them at: www.calvin.edu

Thank you for your support!

West Michigan Tech Talent joins us as a Gold Level Sponsor this year. They share the following message:West Michigan Tec...
08/21/2025

West Michigan Tech Talent joins us as a Gold Level Sponsor this year. They share the following message:

West Michigan Tech Talent unites employers, educators, and community partners to strengthen the tech workforce by sharing resources, best practices, and innovative solutions, making upskilling affordable and accessible.
Learn more at: www.westmichigantechtalent.com

Thank you for your support!

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