TwitCamp2010 – first twitter event in Madurai
The very first twitter camp at madurai was held on Sunday 21st march 2010. Organized by DotComInfoway, it is indeed a notable effort. They made good arrangements & also provided Tea & Lunch for all participants.
First Twitter Camp of Madurai underway
The camp was scheduled to be inaugurated by Ms.Chinmayi, the well known singer of Kollywood. But we readily discounted that as travel costs wouldn’t justify such a visit.
As expected, the organizers announced at the meet that Ms.Chinmayi is indisposed & would instead do an e-inauguration. The e-inauguration is an euphemism as the presenter searched files & clicked a video (shot apparently couple of days earlier) on screen.
Nevertheless it shows the reach DCI had in Kollywood circles and I wouldn’t blame them for using this way to bring media’s attention to the camp. Thanks to big names, it was a prominent news in ‘The Hindu’ Madurai edition. They also brought a local (Vaigai) TV channel’s boss to the event, which ensured good coverage in local new channel.
Event was worthwhile in the morning (I couldn’t spend the whole day there). It’s DCI show all the way. Certainly not their fault, as there isn’t any other sponsor and the event was held in their office. Really a good effort by C.R.Venkatesh for bringing this event to Madurai.
The agenda mentioned ‘Anand nataraj’ of Cogzidel would speak. But ironically he tweeted that he is sleeping in the car at Yelagiri hills(?!) by 9.30am
