With mesh ’09 coming to a conclusion, it’s been great to get some sleep, play some hockey, spend time with family and reflect on the mesh that was.
Here are some of my personal highlights:
- The keynote by Jessica Jackley was inspiring. As important, she is one of the nicest and most enthusiastic people that I’ve met at mesh.
- It was great to see PepsiCo social media guru Bonin Bough have long, animated conversations with all kinds of people before and after his keynote. At the after-party, Bonin was still going strong.
- Having David Miller (right) charm the audience by Twittering during his fireside chat. While you don’t have to agree with his politics, Miller seems to get technology and the role it needs to play if Toronto wants to thrive in the future.
- Watching Stuart MacDonald (@stuartma) transform himself into a videographer after becoming addicted to a Flip camera. You can see his videos – and those of many attendees – here.
- The conversations (aka mesh-ing) that happened between the keynotes, panels and workshops. As much as we spend a lot of time focused on having great content, the opportunity to network with all kinds of people from a wide variety of places and sectors is what makes mesh such a great place to be.
- The amazing amount of video that was filmed, edited and posted. Thanks to Roz, Mark McKay, mDialog and FileMobile! There’s lot of video at MyMedia and mesh TV.
- The patience everyone showed during my social media marketing workshop when it looked like my PowerPoint wasn’t going to be shown on the big screen. It was also great to see people have a conversation during the workshop and exchange ideas. Given it was the last session of the second day (aka The Mike Masnick Slot), it was great to see a room full of engaged people!
- A full house at meshU.
- Great sponsors, fantastic technology partners, enthusiastic volunteers, and great food!
