Unconferences + Conferences = WIN

I'm compiling some info on unconferences and barcamps as tracks at big conferences. I asked previously which barcamps were best. This is a different slant, to explore how unconferences at conferences facilitate better / undiscovered content, discussions and learning. Some questions I hope to answer or prove out:

• Is this the new normal? (signs point to yes)
• Are they really BoF chosen by the audience in real-time?
• Which conferences do it best – your input please
• What constitutes a successful unconference session?
  (head count, head count as % of conference attendance, quality of content / conversion shared)
• What format works best?
  (ad hoc, round tables, hybrid, D. all of the above)
• Do unconference tracks attract developers in a complimentary way to scheduled / sponsored speakers?

Here is an incomplete list to get started... comments please.

• Web2.0 Expo – O'Reilly – 2008, 2009, 2010 / schedule / wiki
• Enterprise2.0 – TechWeb, O'Reilly – 2009, 2010
• Apachecon – ASF – 2010 barcamp
• Eclipsecon – Eclipse Foundation – 2010 a blog perspective / wiki
• Various conferences – CloudCamp
• share yours...