Drake University’s Tom Swartwood (left) participates in a discussion at last year’s Barcamp. photo by Geoff Wood via Flickr

Barcamp Des Moines kicks off tonight with a meetup at the Des Moines Social Club / Kirkwood Lounge. Join us to meet others in the Barcamp community and to get a headstart on Saturday’s main event. Tickets are $5 and available through 3 p.m. CST at Tikly. With that ticket, you’ll get your first drink at tonight’s social, entrance to the event, lunch on Saturday and a BarCamp Des Moines 2011 T-shirt.

Here’s your first look at the schedule:

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• Social: Tonight! 7:30 p.m at the Des Moines Social Club/Kirkwood Lounge (400 Walnut St)
• Unconference: Tomorrow, doors open at 9 a.m. at the Des Moines Central Public Library (1000 Grand Ave). Presentation signup begins straight away with the first speakers starting at 9:30.
• Lunch: Tomorrow! 1:15 p.m. at Startup City Des Moines (317 6th Ave – 5th Floor) 

Not sure what to expect at Barcamp? See the slideshow of past events below:

Disclosure: The author of this post, Geoff Wood, is one of three organizers of Barcamp Des Moines.