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Twitter Highlights from She's Geeky DC

We searched twitter and saved most of the tweets about She’s Geeky DC, November 13-14, 2009.

You can see the full twitter stream on our wiki here.

We went through and selected some highlights that reflected the spirit of the event. Enjoy!:

@mixtmedia: It’s going to be interesting to see % of sessions related to “she” versus “geeky” #shesgeeky

@ClaudiaAAUW: Loving the free flow of ideas for sessions at #shesgeeky

@abkitsme: #shesgeeky – and the wall is now going up! What fun this day will be!!

@hthompson: Building the agenda at #shesgeeky unconference. About 50 women here, creating the day’s schedule on the spot.

@dcconcierge: So many great session ideas at #shesgeeky!! Women getting outside the box w/ ideas like yoga for computer users, overcoming burnout, etc..

@merici: At #shesgeeky with lotsa ladies. First unconference I’ve been to in awhile where I actually want to go several panels.

@ClaudiaAAUW: Unconference could be my new favorite format for learning. My ADHD has a home. #shesgeeky

@moarinternets: so many awesome topics – how does a girl decide?! #shesgeeky

@tericee: This #shesgeeky unconference is so interesting I didn’t realize lunch time was about to pass me by.

@debbieweil: Love that #shesgeeky DC is girls only. Different discussion. Sorry guys :) @corbett3000 @semanticwill @technosailor @JustinOwen

@ClaudiaAAUW: Having a great organic learning experience at #Shesgeeky. I wish my colleagues could have had this experience. Watch out for my blog!

@debbieweil: Awesome group of tech women at #shesgeeky & v. well organized. Thoroughly enjoyed it, esp. session on entrepreneurship led by @el_que

@tempest1970: RT @lovisatalk: RT @kat_rose: how do you help other women in technology from getting burned out? #shesgeeky

@Kickstand447: After todays session @ #shesgeeky…I remembered how much I LOVE live-tweeting!

@anandaleeke: had a great day at #shesgeeky in DC. What a great group of #socialmedia and tech women. Taught a yoga class too! OM Yummy!

@mammaloves: Awesome day at #shesgeekyDC Met incredible women. Re-inspired and then chatted #barcampdc folks for happy hour.

@anandaleeke: is still excited about all of the things I learned today at #shesgeeky in DC. One thing is for sure … I am a unconference agenda believer!

@anandaleeke: I also love #shesgeeky unconference format because it was organic and intuitive. I loved how we all created the agenda.Our needs were met.

@lovisatalk: Great to see daughters today! RT @KetyE: :-) rt @nextgenweb Day 2 of #shesgeeky under way with ironic twist –a power outage!! #shesgeeky

@dcconcierge: Am I at the wrong conference? Women debating best captain on Star Trek here at #shesgeeky!!

@Afine: Wish I was there! RT @WomenWhoTech: Looking forward to @ShesGeeky DC today. Awesome day yesterday – will be even better today!

@lovisatalk: Once again will be hard to choose sessions at #shesgeeky today.

@amandare: There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help women – M Albright #shesgeeky

@KetyE: Yea! :) rt @raylab The little #shesgeeky ladies are talking about use of facebook. I can’t imagine facebook as a middle school student.

@raylab: There has to be basic education about digital identity w young people. Wish somebody had told me to be intentional about it. #shesgeeky

@moarinternets: What are the options for programmers over 40 who don’t want management jobs? #shesgeeky

@KetyE: its inspiring 2 c the power, beauty & creativity in the #shesgeeky young ones (under 16 crowd ;-) ) it’s been amazing having them here.

@KetyE: blue-eyed/brown-eyed experiment & how it translates in2 gender dynamics- inequity/entitlemen/womyns strugle yesterday vs 2day #shesgeeky

@uniongal: “I try to engage my husband in active listening” you go Rachel! #shesgeeky

@uniongal: How do women empower women to do whatever they want to do in life? How can we do better and more for other women? #shesgeeky

@debbieweil: @donnafenn your new book (“Upstarts! GenY Entrepreneurs”) was perf reference for #shesgeeky convo about women & entrepreneurship.

@moarinternets: I have learned that I can live without electricity but not the internets and awesome smart geeky women. #shesgeeky #fb

@Beatricity: I’m still processing all the information I just learned about open id, oauth, and related issues #shesgeeky

@tericee: Hoping there are some geeky folks or corporations out there willing to sponsor @shesgeeky around the country!

@anandaleeke: had an amazing weekend with the women and girls at #shesgeeky unconference held at the National Council of La Raza in DC.

@anandaleeke: is really basking in the joy of being a part of #shesgeeky. Had a great time videotaping amazing women. Will post videos in next few dys.

@tiffani: @digitalsista heyy Shireen! It was ultra-cool to finally meet you! Had loads of fun tonite! Thanks for #shesgeeky too! :D

@digitalsista: RT @ActsofFaithblog: Watching @digitalsista being interviewed by 1 of the young girls attending #shesgeeky. The future looks bright// YES!

@digitalsista: at #shesgeeky got women to seriously consider the apps they have thought up to design, pitch & next bring to market! #tech #socialmedia #wmn

@TraceyHolinka: @KetyE #shesgeeky unplugged was great. Thanks for such a great space!

@WomenWhoTech: At ShesGeeky# we had brief convo on term personal brand. Love it or hate it – bottom line it’s impt 2 define what u want 2 be known 4 IMHO

@WomenWhoTech: My closing statement at #ShesGeeky yesterday was to push through obstacles & take action & I would support wmn & help anyway I can.

Posted in Conference Summary, DC.


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