DocType HTML5

DocType HTML5 is a series of conferences on HTML5, CSS3 and related technologies. It is HasGeek's first event series.

Background
DocType HTML5 was conceived in May 2010 at AppJam by Akash Mahajan and Kiran Jonnalagadda. Planning began in August and the public announcement was made in September. Registrations opened on September 16. Like with many other events, the concept and format for the event went through multiple iterations before the final versions emerged. DocType HTML5 came from the background of Barcamp Bangalore. Almost everyone who helped with it had originally met at Barcamp or been part of it. It carried forward the primary ethos of Barcamp, placing the participant at the centre of activity.

The event was held on Date::October 9, 2010 and was HasGeek's first event. It was hosted by NSRCEL at IIMB and sponsored by Microsoft. The event was conceived and executed as a single edition, but after a 96% positive rating and enquiries for other city editions, a series was planned.

Format
DocType HTML5 is a single track curated event. Speakers are selected by the curator and content is structured for logical continuity through the day. The curator surveys participants for their topics of interest prior to the event and works with speakers to structure the sessions. Kiran Jonnalagadda was the curator for the first edition in Bangalore.

The event is free for participants, but participation is subject to organizer approval. This is to ensure the collection of reliable participant data. Contact information is never shared.

Editions

 * Bangalore (the original edition)
 * Chennai
 * Pune
 * Hyderabad
 * Ahmedabad

Publicity
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DocType HTML5 is a one day conference on HTML5, CSS3 and related technologies. This is a free, technology-focused event aimed at helping folks get started with HTML5 as a rich application platform.

(Insert date and venue here). Registrations are open at http://www.doctypehtml5.in/

The first edition of DocType HTML5 was in Bangalore on October 9, 2010. A full report of that edition is available at http://wiki.hasgeek.in/DocType_HTML5_Bangalore

Each edition has a different set of speakers and is customized around the interests of participants. After you register, you will be asked to pick the topics you're interested in. We will customize the sessions and find subject matter experts based on your choices.

DocType HTML5 is organized by HasGeek, a new initiative focused on creating high quality community-driven technology events, and is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. http://hasgeek.in/