I try to carry a camera, and a video camera, most of the time when I’m traveling. I have a camera on my iPhone as well, and for all that, I tend to just forget to take enough images when I travel. Especially at events where I’m often talking to someone, and trying to engage.

At various events I’ve seen the images and video handled different ways, but I think that SQL Saturday #28 set another bar by having a guy walk around all day, taking pictures, hitting every speaker in every session, and perhaps most importantly, getting a shot of every prize winner.

Part of running a successful event is being able to market it. The enthusiasm, and the excitement so many people feel is infectious. I think it’s why we’re seeing this resurge in local events as the webinars and remote training, while good, lack some of the buzz and excitement of a live event.

This is a great video from the SQL Saturday #40 team, and it’s something I’d like to see more of.

http://www.gohardtv.com/mm_player.swf?http_base_url=http://www.gohardtv.com/&videoid=2584439

Get some audio, video, images of your event. Post them on the site, make a slideshow, do a voice over, and publish it. You’ll inspire people in other areas, but you’ll also inspire others to support your events in the future.