Barcamp Bangalore collectives registrations open

Well the registration for the collectives have began. If you think there is some topic to be discussed at barcamp, then go ahead and register. Here is how to do that.

 http://barcampbangalore.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4

But before that I feel everyone must read this

http://barcampbangalore.org/wiki/BCB5_Collective_Approach

It explains you about what to expect from Barcamp and Collectives. Really its been written in an excellent manner by Shourya Sarcar. A must read for all Barcampers new and old timers both.

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