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# Introducing: tequps
- URL: https://www.chrismessina.me/blog/introducing-tequps/
- Published: 2006-05-01T23:01:54.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-25T03:43:24.000Z
- Author: Chris Messina
- Tags: Barcamp, Life online, Open source, Society & economy

![tequp logo](http://tequp.pbwiki.com/f/tequp.png)

I was up late last night chatting with Cris Pearson of Plasq (yes, the creators of Comic Life!) about his creation -- the Aussie-born [tequp](http://tequp.com/?ref=chrismessina.me)! He writes on the [wiki](http://tequp.pbwiki.com/?ref=chrismessina.me):

> A tequp is a local meeting with a global front. Get to know locals doing cool stuff, share startup/business experiences and talk about new technologies. Create, share and learn in an open environment. Initially focussing on innovative software and internet development/design - but really, anything teq :) Started in Melbourne, Australia, similarities to BarCamp where quickly noticed and have now teamed up to cross-polinate. Like the BarCamp model, tequp is open and meets are created by any interested people in their local area.

So we're thinking of having one in late May at the [NetSquared Conference](http://netsquared.org/conference?ref=chrismessina.me) \-- to present the work we've done at [WineCamp](http://winecampcalaveras.com/?ref=chrismessina.me) the weekend leading up to the gala event. Oh, and if you're a developer and interested in going to this sold out event, drop an email to Billy Bicket (*billy -at- compumentor dot org*) expressing your desire to attend.