Since the main auditorium for Gnomedex 7.0 is now at capacity, community members have requested that we open the external Sound and Cove chambers for an in-house video feed - which we are now officially doing with this new Overflow pass.

The Overflow pass will give you access to everything and everybody, but entrance into the main auditorium will not be permitted (fire code). There will be the “Sound” room for silent observation of the live video feed, and the “Cove” room for those Gnomedexers who would rather have a vocal backchannel with the live video feed.

We can’t guarantee direct interaction between the Overflow rooms and the main auditorium, as that has been difficult (and expensive) to manage in the past. As always, we will do our best to make sure everybody is treated like a VIP - because as a Gnomedexer, you are. 

This summer, hundreds of the world's leading bloggers, podcasters, and tech-savvy enthusiasts will once again descend upon the city of Seattle, Washington (August 9th – 11th, 2007). The seventh Gnomedex conference is generating a fair amount of buzz in the blogosphere, which underscores our reason to produce it. Indeed, we will once again become the crossroads between producers and observers, between users and developers. 

• Who? Influencers, Entrepreneurs, and Enthusiasts!
• What? A confluence of leading bloggers and new media!
• When? August 9th - 11th, 2007!
• Where? Bell Harbor Conference Center in Seattle, WA!
• How? Now!
• Why? Because all things are possible!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. 

Six years ago, we designed an event that would overturn the unwritten rules of the conference world – organizing a single-track schedule, treating every attendee like a VIP, charging substantially less and providing substantially more. In 2001, we were testing a theory – but by 2006, we were selling out half of our passes before announcing a single participant or sponsor. But Gnomedex isn’t just about filling seats – it’s about unlocking the attendee’s spirit.

We are heavily involved in every aspect of event planning and execution. From vision to logistics, our team has consistently produced a world-class conference which influencers have come to hold in great respect. Indeed, the blogosphere speaks highly of few other professional gatherings.

Gnomedex (to us) is a living organism. With the right partnerships planted, we see our events continuing to unfold. We have already set the stage for this “television show” of sorts – an ongoing series of video and audio discussions which serve to bolster our brand and value. Gnomedex.com is also undergoing a transformation to help further enable this social experience.

While technology brings us together, technology at Gnomedex is ancillary to its role in our daily lives. Software, hardware – it all boils down to experiences, personal and shared. We have deliberately opted not to funnel Gnomedex into a single “technology” silo. This has afforded us the freedom of lateral maneuverability – enabling us to appeal to a wide variety of enthusiasts who use technology for personal and/or professional pursuits. Politics, commerce, art, academia, philanthropy, science, communication – all areas touched by tech, and all relevant to the Gnomedex audience.

We have supported personal media revolutions (blogging, podcasting, etc.), and those communities have supported us in turn. Our conference has positioned itself as a zeitgeist for thought leaders and followers alike, and continues to play a role in relevant online and offline discourse.

It’s the heart of Gnomedex – the conference ethos – which ensures our continued growth and success. It's our amazing attendees and sponsors that keep us moving forward, year after year.

Tickets may be transfered, but not refunded.

There will likely be an open forum held on Sunday, August 12th - the day after Gnomedex. Details for this ancillary event will be announced as we know more, but will be separate from the Gnomedex conference altogether.