Thanks to all those session attendees who found themselves pressed into service as camera operators!! You demonstrated the true spirit of Podcamp!

The updated media page (with video links) can be found here.

If you can spare a morning or afternoon one of the days of the event  and would like to pitch in, please fill out this short form and we’ll be in touch.

My co-leader for the mustering of the volunteers is Heather Leson. Heather works at Tucows by day and lends leadership to a number of community causes, including Crisis Camp, in her time outside work. She’s got a knack for events and keeping things organized. We’re lucky to have her.

I’m thrilled to be working as a PodCamp volunteer again this year. My company, Social Media Group, is the platinum sponsor and I can’t think of a better way to get involved than to help coordinate our volunteer team so the event goes off without a hitch.

Stay tuned as we get closer to the date, we’ll post and Tweet about any other help we might need.

First, I speak with fellow organizing committee member Mike Dodd about the preparations for PodCamp Toronto 2010, and the great vibe people can expect.

Next, I speak with fellow PodCamp Toronto organizing committee members, Connie Crosby and Eden Spodek. Together, they produce the Community Divas podcast.

We talk about the foundational aspect of PodCamp Toronto: all attendees are invited to present. You won’t need to write a proposal. In fact, the soon-to-be-launched speaking schedule will be blank! All you will need to do is find an available time slot and fill in the details about your session.

In the meantime, what would you like to present?

What are you interested in learning about at PodCamp Toronto?

Download the episode here.

In this episode, we talk to presenter Adele McAlear, who talks about the topic of her presentation at PodCamp Toronto 2010

Download the episode here.

And now we’re at it again. In September, we announced the dates for PodCamp 2010.

So what is PodCamp? As Rob Lee, one of our dedicated organizers, says, “PodCamp is a 100% free, volunteer, sponsor-supported event. It is born out of the desire to share information and learn more about audio and video podcasting and related subjects.” We were inspired by the first PodCamp held in Boston in September 2006.

Yes, it’s PodCamp, but it’s not just about podcasting! We love all things about the web. Blogging, social media, social networking, podcasting, video on the net and new media make us weak in the knees.

That’s why we’ll be gathering once again at Ryerson University’s Rogers Communication Center (80 Gould Street, Toronto). We’ll be in “the flagship building for studies in converging communications and interactive media.” It’s proven to be a perfect place for fantastic discussion. This year will be no different. We welcome the mildly curious and the intensely passionate. If you want to learn tonnes, to network with like-minds or get energized with a renewed love for all that is the web, then PodCamp Toronto 2010 is the place to be.

To register for PodCamp Toronto, simply go to http://2010.podcamptoronto.com/register/

But why just simply attend?

We know that you have lots to share, so why not speak? This is a place where pros and amateurs share ideas. It’s a place where the folks at the head of the room are not the experts. If you have an idea and have a knack for getting others to talk…then we definitely need you. More info will follow on how you can present and facilitate your amazing session idea. We just know it’s amazing. We can’t wait to hear more about it.

Does the thought of leading a discussion scare you to your core? Okay, we get that.  Maybe you barely have time to blink so the thought of working on a session practically induces a seizure. More than a few of us get that one, too. Presenting and facilitating is not for everyone, but you can still volunteer just like us. The more the merrier…really anything that you can add will help us, really. PodCamp Volunteer Coordination is shared by Leona Hobbs and Heather Leson. They are ready to help you help us. Learn more at http://2010.podcamptoronto.com/register/volunteer/.

But that’s not all you can do. PodCamp Toronto 2010 is a free event thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. If you want to contribute as a sponsor…well, let’s just say we’d all love that. Eden Spodek, Katie Boland and Michelle Tampoya are ready to help you sponsor the event. Learn more at http://2010.podcamptoronto.com/sponsors/become-a-sponsor/. Contact them at sponsorship@podcamptoronto.com.

Our communication team is being led by Sheri Moore with support from Dave Fleet, who guided the team in 2008 and 2009. For media inquiries, please contact Sheri at info@podcamptoronto.com.

If you have any questions that aren’t answered here or on the rest of our site, want to give us any feedback or just want to say hi, Connie Crosby and John Meadows are ready. You can reach them at info@podcamptoronto.com. Connie and John are who we go to for help so we know you’re in good hands! Or check us out on Twitter @PodCampToronto, we’ll be listening. Or if you want everyone to follow, please add #PCTO2010 to your twitter conversations.

So now that Saturday, February 20 & Sunday, February 21 are now inked on your calendar, PodCamp Toronto 2010 is ready for Lift Off! We’ll see you there.

Your PodCamp Toronto 2010 Organizers