Overview
BOG-A-THON 2 is an in person gathering hosted at Index (Greenpoint) in Brooklyn. The event centers on Flower's latest tools, including Bog, described as a next-generation queryless database runtime. Attendees are invited to spend an afternoon hacking on these tools, meeting friends in the community, and connecting with others interested in databases, functional programming, and esoteric topics. The event is public, with space for attendees to RSVP, and is hosted in a collaborative space that supports presentations, discussions, and hands-on activities.
Location and date
The event takes place at Index (Greenpoint), 698 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222. The start time is Saturday, July 25, with activities beginning around 9:00 am local time. The venue and layout are described as a comfortable space for talks, demos, and hackathon style collaboration. The page highlights a friendly, community-driven atmosphere, including a dedicated area for hosted speakers and demonstrations.
Who should attend
This event is for enthusiasts of Flower’s work, software tooling aficionados, and people who enjoy informal hacking sessions, demos, and conversations about database runtimes, functional programming, and static embedding models. The description emphasizes networking with like-minded individuals and engaging with the tools in an approachable environment.
Agenda and format
The description signals an afternoon focused on hacking and demonstration rather than a conventional conference format. It mentions a set of speakers and the opportunity to interact with the featured tools, including informal talks or demos and hands-on sessions. A hackathon component is highlighted, with prizes and limited edition merch for active participants.
Speakers and hosts
The event page lists two primary hosts, Édouard and sam, who are organizers or points of contact for the gathering. Additional context on speakers is not provided in the page text, but the event emphasizes community participation and collaboration.
RSVP and participation
RSVPs are encouraged through on-page controls, which include options to indicate going, maybe, and interested statuses. A group of guests is already listed, suggesting a community that is excited to participate. There is a prompt to view all RSVPs and a prompt for interest in the event activities. For those needing access, there is a restricted access prompt that suggests RSVP for access and an option to sign in for additional activity visibility.
What to expect on site
Expect a collaborative environment with a focus on Flower’s tools, a few speakers or demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with other enthusiasts. The setting is described as conducive to discussion, hacking on new tools, and sharing discoveries with peers. Limited-edition merch and small prizes are mentioned as incentives for active participation, making it a friendly, participatory event rather than a purely lecture-driven gathering.
FAQs
If you are unsure about access or membership, the page notes that RSVP is needed for certain activities and that some content may be restricted to guests who have RSVP’d. There is a sign in option for existing Partiful users, and the page points to Flower related resources for additional background. The event is publicly listed and associated with a well-known venue, with a clear focus on community-driven engagement and hands-on exploration of new tooling.
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