^ Hello All,

As the post-title reads - Google is organizing a code camp event THIS week. It start's on Wednesday (28th) to Friday (30th). Sadly, the event is STRICTLY by invitation, so what i'm writing is more of a notice to the general programming community - that Google, really does have keen eyes on Nigeria.

Now I don't know who (at Google) handles the invites - so don't ask me "how does one get invited" or use those similar clauses.
But i'll post what the invite mail contains (See Below). By-the-way, I'm Looking forward to seeing you all (to those that got the e-mail invite) , though i might be a little late on wednesday - i got some exams in school.

Also, please note that where you see 'sender' in the excerpt-mail, is NOT ME, but the person who sent it.(i.e. in my case- the Google Nigeria Manager)

Regards,
David.


Excerpt of Forwarded Mail:

Hi,

Google is pleased to invite you to Lagos Code Camp 2009.

The Lagos Code Camp, the first of many monthly events for software
developers and their managers, will be held between the 28th and 30th of
October 2009. During the code camp we will introduce you to Google's latest
technologies, show you how to build and host applications on our platforms
and let you interact with other developers in your sphere of interest. The
Code Camp to be held at Frenchies (29, Akin-Adesola Street, VI, Lagos)  is
an informal and relaxed gathering of Nigeria's best software talent,  bring
your wifi enabled laptop, a cushion and an active brain and prepare to have
blast.

Here is a quick summary:
Where: Frenchies<%3Chttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=6.429749,3.422227&num=1&sll=6.428056,3.421944&sspn=0.022176,0.032015&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Victoria+Island,+Lagos,+Nigeria&ll=6.438727,3.442926&spn=0.043071,0.08935&z=14&iwloc=near%3E>-
29, Akin-Adesola Street, VI, Lagos
When: 28th-30th October, 2009
Who: Developers on Day 1 and 2, Managers and Entrepreneurial types Day 3
Bring: Cushion, LAPTOP (Don't come without it!), Your brain
Details: All the stuff below this ,
RSVP: sender (that's me), if you really must.



The event will last for three days from October 28th - 30th 2009 and is
organized as follows:

Day 1 and Day 2: For Software Developers


Date : October 28th and 29th, 2009

Day 1 and Day 2 will focus on pushing the boundaries of web applications
using Google developer technologies. Google engineers  will lead you through
one full day of in-depth sessions on the latest Google technologies and
hands-on code labs. The day will also be about bringing brilliant developers
together to share  ideas. There will be plenty of time to meet other
developers, discuss ideas and share what you've been working on.

There will also be specialized workshops on how to apply these Google
technologies to the unique Nigerian situation.


Day 3: Business Day

Date October 30th, 2009
Come see how to build grow and develop your business using Google as a
platform.  Developers, you might be interested!

Dress mode is casual - what else could it possibly be when you and your wifi
enabled laptop are sitting on the floor on your cushion (You will remember
to bring it, won't you)
Please note that this event is free of charge and is STRICTLY by invitation.
See you at the code camp!

See here for more detailed info. on the event:

https://sites.google.com/site/lagoscodecamp/