Maybe the real scoop being Webstock is now an annual event, not biennial? We're working on the format for Webstock right now, but it's likely to be similar to this year - workshops and a two day main conference. Our aim is to raise the bar yet again in terms of quality and presentation and we've got a lot of ideas on how we can make this happen.

The Webstock autumn series Andy Budd and Tantek Çelik venture to New Zealand shortly for the next round of Webstock events. As part of the Webstock autumn series, we're delighted to announce that Andy Budd and Tantek Çelik will be here for a series of workshops in early May. Neither has been to New Zealand before, so they're looking forward to it as much as we're looking forward ... Read full entry

Even though I didn't make it to this year's Webstock conference, I still ended up with a Webstock computer bag! Now I just need a decent computer to place in it ;) Thanks to Ben and the Webstock crew for sending this out :)

Dan Cederholm writes about speaking at, and attending Webstock, and also driving around New Zealand, "where a two-hour drive can take you through 10 different landscapes". (It's true!) I just returned from New Zealand, where I spoke at Webstock. I am tired. I had a tremendous time. I was amazed at the quality of the organization of the conference. I loved the branding that was found on everything ... Read full entry

The 8x5 sessions. The 8x5 sessions return to this year's Webstock Conference. Eight people have five minutes to make their case on a preset topic. 8 speakers, 5 minutes each. Yes, it's the 8 x 5 sessions, one of the hits from the last Webstock. There's a couple of returning 8x5-ers, Mark Zeman and Zef and the Provoke team, and 6 new speakers. While we're talking about Webstock, have you checked ... Read full entry

I'm about to go and get something to eat so this is the last time you'll be hearing from me today (well maybe, I am a content producer after all), but I've just spotted the newly unveiled Webstock website! Webstock is a biennial web conference held in Wellington, New Zealand, and the next event is set down for 11 to 15 ... Read full entry

Makara Beach, near Wellington (the capital of New Zealand) is no idyllic holiday resort type of beach. Instead of pure golden sand, the beach is lined with pebbles, rocks, tree branches, and masses of seaweed. Sure you can sunbath here, just not in the cocktail comfort of a South Pacific island tourist attraction.Makara’s ruggedness is very much its charm ... Read full entry