Pre-conference Tours, Lunch during the pre-conference workshops, an Orientation Session for first time attendees, the Welcome Reception, Exhibitors' Reception, Birds of a Feather Lunch, and the Conference Reception were great chances for socialising.
There were formal Sessions and less formal Interactions throughout the conference.
Pre-Conference Tours
The day before the Pre-Conference Workshops, local cultural and scientific institutions teamed up to provide attendees at MW2010 with behind-the-scenes tours of some of the most interesting new media programs around. Tours were a great chance to share experiences with other delegates in an informal environment.
MW2010 tours visited the Denver Museum of Art – focusing on current web, in-gallery and new media technology applications – and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science: Expedition Health Exhibit – one of the more technology intensive museum exhibits in the country, with interactive, media presentations, and 2 theaters. Participants met staff from both institutions.
Social Events
Throughout MW2010 there were numerous social events – as well as lots of coffee breaks in the program – to make sure that everyone had a chance to connect with other attendees.
Pre-Conference Workshop Lunches
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
During the pre-conference workshops registrants sat down for lunch
to talk about what they've learned. All pre-conference workshop registrants,
including those registered for half-days in the morning and/or afternoon,
were invited to join the lunch.
First Timers' Orientation
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
An informal session designed to orient first-time attendees and help them get the most out of the conference took place on Wednesday. A few old hands explained how to make best use MW and answered questions. A buddy system was be available, to match up newcomers with people more experienced with shared interests.
Welcome Reception – at the Denver Art Museum
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
The
evening after the pre-conference workshops, and before the
first full day of sessions, MW2010 kicked
off with a Welcome Reception.
It was a great chance to reconnect with old friends and make some new contacts, while exploring the Denver Art Museum. Delegates also were able to play with Paint Out- Virtual Graffiti.
Exhibitors' Reception – Exhibit Hall, Grand Hyatt, Denver
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
A reception sponsored by the Exhibitors opened the Exhibit
Hall. It featured new products, services, and designs,
in a concentrated gathering of interactive
multimedia museum vendors. The Exhibit
Hall was open all day on Friday, April 16, 2010.
Birds of a Feather Tables – Grand Hyatt, Denver
Friday, April 16, 2010
8:00 – 10:00 am; 12:00 – 11:30 pm; 12:00 – 1:30; and 2:00 – 3:30 pm
On April 16, 2010, colleagues got together to talk about
topics of common interest. Each table was devoted to discussion
on a theme proposed by attendees.
Conference Reception – at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Friday, April 16, 2009, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MW2010 delegates headed out for an evening in a local museum. We celebrated the conference and cemented ties in our community, while exploring the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Stay in touch, if you must
Throughout the conference a room was set aside to check your e-mail, and for speakers to test their presentations. Speakers had priority access to the computers provided.
WiFi access was available throughout MW conference areas of the hotel.
