Gnomedex 2008 Aftermath

Actually, other than being tired from having a four week old child at home and shooting 1000 pictures (thankfully, I didn’t post all of them), this year’s Gnomedex was distinctively lacking in an aftermath.

No controversy (I think) and lots of great speakers, ideas and attendees wrapped this year’s meetup into the best Gnomedex yet. I met a lot of really nice folks who wanted to share their ideas, projects, tattoos and good will.

My top moments at Gnomedex this year

• Scott Maxwell – Mars Rover Driver
• Beth Kanter raising $3700 in aid for Cambodian kids
• The Hallway Conversations – always the best reason to go to Gnomedex, the people.

What happened at Gnomedex?

There are lots of great summaries of the show out there, so I won’t give you mine. Here are some of the best.

• CenterNetworks – Great overview and highlights from Rick Turoczy, whom I wish I met.
• Derek Miller – Gives his Twitters a full grown blog post
• Beth Kanter – The Value of Attending Gnomedex: Priceless
• Chris Brogan

Thank you

A huge thanks to Chris, Ponzi and the Gnomedex crew for all their hard work again this year. You guys put on the best show and attract the best folks time and time again. I’ve mentioned before that despite all my years in the Internet biz, Gnomedex 2006 was my first “Internet” conference. It’s now the only one I can’t miss every year.

Finally, Beth Kanter via Dave Delaney summed up Gnomedex 2008 in eleven words:

Use technology for good and it will make you feel good.