Don't think about it. Do it. See what happens. Worst case is they are poorly attended and fail. In which case, learn, reset, and try again. Use a different app

Don't think about it. Do it. See what happens. Worst case is they are poorly attended and fail. In which case, learn, reset, and try again. Use a different approach (free beer & pizza generally works, or some sort of interactive/engaging/competitive experience). Building momentum and traction becomes easier with each iteration. If you can stay alive long enough, good things can happen. Output is a function of input. It may be worth doing a presentation at BarCamp Berlin (http://barcampberlin3.mixxt.org/ http://barcampberlin3.mixxt.org/, 13 October 2008) to launch the endeavour and get going. Better still, you can do an event ahead of BarCamp and talk about what you have done and are doing, not what you will do. Lastly, there are many talented groups/people in and around Germany who will be interested, appreciate, and attend such an event. London does/should not have the European monopoly.