Author Archives for Mykl Roventine

We need your ideas for UnSummit3


We’re an unconference, that means the content it up to you. What do you want to talk about at UnSummit3? What topics are you interested in learning more about? Please share as many ideas as you like.
Update 9/15: Thanks for the ideas everyone! Now we’re looking for sessions facilitators. Sign up here.

Sponsors wanted


We’re still looking for a few sponsors to cover the costs of morning coffee and lunch for unSummit3 on October 10. We’d love to talk to any individual or organization interested in becoming a sponsor at the $250 or $500 level.
We’ll heap on the love both online and at the event. It’s a great opportunity [...]

Lots of cool new things in the works for UnSummit3


To whet your appetite here’s a glimpse of a top secret “document” from our planning session at the Bulldog NE the other night. More details coming very soon!
Whet your appetite

UnSummit is coming back – Save the Date!


It’s official! Well, about as official as we get around here. The next UnSummit will be Saturday, October 10 at the Minneapolis Central Library.
Registration is free as always. Sign up via Eventbrite.

Minnov8: Unsummit Leader Interviews


Thanks to Minnov8’s Phil Wilson and cameraman, Brian Stemmler.

The future of the UnSummit: ideas and next steps


Great post on the future of the UnSummit by Pete Barry (@pjbfcp) on his blog,  Experience Great Ideas.

More Flickr photos


Photos by localmn

Alphabet Soup – Evolution of Trade Associations presentation


From the session facilitated by Tim Brunelle.
“I gave this presentation today at the Twin Cities UnSummit. This year’s UnSummit theme was “Hacking The Recession.” And my presentation was focused on the changing role of trade associations and communities–how can they evolve to better benefit their communities in tough times, yet remain true to their missions. [...]

Thanks everyone!


Thanks to everyone for helping to make UnSummit09 a success. See you at happy hour!

Ignite Speed Presentations


Facilitated by Mykl Roventine and Patrick Kuntz.
If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? There are thriving Ignite communities in Seattle, Portland, Paris, and NYC. The session included a demo and discussion of starting one in MSP.
Sites referenced [...]

Mykl Roventine

I'm a web designer, blogger and social media junkie.