I attended the first U.S. BarCampBank held in Seattle this past July (previous coverage here). It was an interesting day that brought together a fascinating cross section of financial providers (mostly credit unions, no banks showed up) and technologists. However, other than Jason Knight of Wesabe, it didn't have that entrepreneurial energy that I expect at the BarCampBank San Francisco (BCBSF). And for those not wanting to trek across the country, there's BarCampBank New England (BCBNE) the next weekend (more info here).

BarCampBank San Francisco

  Date: 9 AM, March 29-30, 2008

  Location: UC Berkeley's Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology

  Time: 9 AM to whenever on Saturday followed by a half-day session Sunday

  Cost: $25 (register here)

  Agenda: None (see below)

  Scheduled speakers: None (see below)

  More info:

The aim of BarCampBank is to foster innovation and the creation of new business models in the world of banking and finance. Previous BarCampBanks have been held in Seattle, as well as London and Paris.

To ensure that the event is highly relevant for all those attending, the agenda will be discussed online beforehand (http://barcamp.org/BarCampBankSF) and then set by the participants the morning of the event.

Due to the large number of financial services startups in the San Francisco Bay Area, BCBSF will have a particular focus on bringing startups and industry together. So far, participating organizations include Wesabe, Boulevard R, NetBanker, Wikinvest, EverythingCU and Cake Financial.

The event, which is organized by volunteers, welcomes participation from anyone who would like to help with event logistics or spreading the word.

Many thanks to Matt Iverson at BoulevardR for his work in organizing BCBSF. See you in March.