I-nigma

One issue that we had to learn about while working the info booth was the bar codes on everyone's conference badges. Basically, with an app on your phone, you scan/photograph/view your new friends' badge and their profile is available for viewing--at least as much of it as they've made public. Seems creepy, but really it's just the info that's already in the Registrant Directory that everyone receives. I think the cool part of this is that you can view each others' schedules during the conference. Coworkers, say, who want to attend different panels can more easily coordinate. Or if you've lost track of a friend, pull up their schedule instead of having to text/call.

I'll be interested to see how it's usefulness eventually plays out.