Restore events directory

Author: Jesstern Rays

events/talkjs.md

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+# Talk.js
+
+## Requested Topics
+Want to present at Talk.js but not sure what to talk about? Try one of these topics:
+
+- V8/whatever Performance
+- JavaScript inheritance
+- Flow-based Programming (e.g. rxjs, baconjs)
+- Character Encodings & Character Sets (e.g. unicode vs utf8, utf16, ascii)
+- HTTP 2.0
+- Cool shit you can do with SVG filters
+- WebMIDI
+- GamePad API
+- WebCrypto
+- WebVR
+- Voice recognition/synthesis
+- Async programming & Micro/macro Task Queues

events/tldr.md

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+# Handbook TL;DR
+
+*TL;DR attend a few tl;dr meetups and use common sense; this is just a reference*
+
+Organiser handbook for an enjoyable TL;DR-formatted event.
+
+## Venue Selection
+Announce the date, time, and location early to give attendees notice and prevent clashes with other events.
+
+Announce as far in advance as possible. Several months preferably.
+
+Schedule multiple repeated meetups in advance. Shows a trend for hosts and visitors to commit to.
+
+### Venue should...
+- Offer guest/public wifi
+- Preferably provide food, though this is never a requirement it just happens
+
+### Host should...
+- Have a single point of contact for organisers prior to the event
+- Have at least one member present throughout the entire event
+
+## Communication
+Try to get a rough number of signups across all channels (FB, Meetup, etc). For free events the turn-up rate is 50%. Expect lots of sign-ups on the last few days.
+
+## Event Day Preparation
+Remind host contact that the event is tonight. Show up at least 30 minutes earlier.
+
+- [ ] Put up signage to venue entrance
+- [ ] Test public wifi
+- [ ] Put up signs with wifi instructions
+- [ ] Check on food order status (if applicable)
+
+Welcome attendees, make them socialise a bit while everyone arrives. Now is the best time to have food.
+
+## Intro (5-10 min)
+Welcome attendees. Thank host. Explain that the meetup format differs from the traditional presentation style. Run over the format. Let host give short talk about their organisation.
+
+## Teams (3-5 min)
+Count number of attendees (tip: do it secretly while host is talking). Divide into "random" groups by assigning a letter to each attendee. Everyone clusters with others of the same letter.
+
+## Topic (0-10 min)
+Teams awkwardly introduce and propose topics. Nerds gonna nerd, so facilitate these where needed. Suggest topics based on their interests and backgrounds. Re-balance teams that are completely beginners or non-technical.
+
+## Learn & Hack (until 9pm)
+Check up on teams to ensure everyone is having a good time. As the deadline approaches give them some warning and tell them not to stress out.
+
+## Presentations (2-5 min each group)
+Have a way to easily connect laptops to projector or TV for presentation. Test this out beforehand! Bring HDMI cable and adapters in case host does not provide. Chromecast & AppleTV work great for web/code but not great for animations.
+
+Have a countdown with audible alarm in front of the presenter for each team.
+
+## Wrap Up
+Thank audience and host. Explain why the meetup exists (motivational speech). Invite for next time. Remind people that they can host a meetup at their office. Thanks and good night.