The direct dish from BarCampGR organizers. Registration now open for our 16th annual event from Aug 22-23 at Calvin University. #BarCampGR
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2026 marks year 20 for Grand Rapids' favorite and longest running Unconference. Stay tuned to socials as our anniversary year unfolds! #BarCampGR2026
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25 Aug 2025
One final shout out to all of our gracious sponsors this year! You help make BarCampGR the event is is, and keep it FREE for one and all in the community. Thank you!
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24 Aug 2025
And that's another BarCampGR in the books! Thanks to everyone who came out. We're looking forward to our big year 20 in 2026!!
Until then, stay tuned here as we share photos from years past in the lead up to the next BarCamp.
If you have photos from this weekend, share @ #bcgr25
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22 Aug 2025
BCGR is getting started! The event starts at 5pm but feel free to join us any time if you want to pitch in & help set up. That's the BarCamp way after all!
Notes: Opening session will be in Bytwerk Theater downstairs & will also be available to be scheduled for talks on our grid.
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22 Aug 2025
The room layout goes back to something more familiar to Campers by Sat AM.
Also: be sure to make time to join us at the afterparty at @uccellosinc just down Beltline after the last talk at 9:30pm. Hang on to your badge to join everyone @ the patio for free refreshments & live 🎶!
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22 Aug 2025
We have one final sponsor to thank: @Calvin_Uni and the School of Business, who support us at the Gold Level. We look forward to seeing everyone at the School of Business building later today for #bcgr25!
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22 Aug 2025
Uniting employers, educators, and community partners to strengthen the tech workforce by sharing resources, best practices, and innovative solutions, making upskilling affordable and accessible.
Find them at: calvin.edu
Thank you for your support! #CalvinUniversity
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21 Aug 2025
West Michigan Tech Talent joins us as a Gold Level Sponsor this year. They share the following message:
West Michigan Tech Talent unites employers, educators, and community partners to strengthen the tech workforce by sharing resources, best practices, and ...(1/2)
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(2/2)... innovative solutions, making upskilling affordable and accessible.
Learn more at: westmichigantechtalent.com
Thank you for your support! #WestMichiganTechTalent #WMTT #bcgr25
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21 Aug 2025
It's never the same weekend twice.
BarCampGR starts tomorrow night! Location & times: barcampgr.org
#BarCampGR #bcgr25
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20 Aug 2025
.@softwaregr serves as BarCampGR's longtime fiduciary. They share the following message:
Software GR is a non-profit association dedicated to bringing designers, developers and software makers together in West Michigan.
Thank you for your support! #SoftwareGR #bcgr25
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19 Aug 2025
.@bravo_lt joins us as a sponsor this year. They share this message:
Bravo LT is a Grand Rapids based software development shop that connects our clients with local & global talent needed to move their projects forwards.
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From one person, to a dedicated scrum team that follows the sun in your development teams, we have your back!
Learn more at bravolt.com
Thank you for your support! #BravoLT #bcgr25
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18 Aug 2025
#SlothWerks is our highlighted sponsor today. They share this message:
Based in GR, SlothWerks builds custom web and mobile applications with a focus on startups, small businesses, and non-profits.
Check them out at: slothwerks.com
Thank you for your sponsorship! #BCGR
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17 Aug 2025
Startup Garage has been a great partner & interlocutor with Calvin Uni this yr & we are proud to have them join us as a sponsor
Startup Garage empowers faith-driven early-stage entrepreneurs to grow, innovate, and create impact through mentorship, community, and hands-on support
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.@GRWebDevOrg joins us again as a sponsor this yr:
The Grand Rapids Web Development Group provides monthly presentations, events, and networking opportunities to facilitate learning and growth.
Check out their convivial events at meetup.com/grwebdev
Thanks for your support!
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