Biggerplate Unplugged (London) Event proceedings

A selection of presentations from leading software developers and mind mapping experts, who shared their experience, expertise, and perspective on the past, present, and future of the mind mapping world. Liam Hughes (Biggerplate) : From Arena to Industry: Who Needs Mainstream? Liam asked if an obsession with 'mainstream' mapping acceptance is a realistic or helpful pursuit, and suggests the alternative pursuit of greater commercialisation within the mind mapping world. Chris Griffiths (ThinkBuzan) : Modernising Mind Mapping: The Buzan Legacy Chris talked about negotiating the marriage between Tony Buzan's hand-drawn mind maps, and the needs of a new, technologically fluent generation. Craig Scott (iThoughts) : Touchy-Feely Mind Mapping Craig talked about his experiences building one of the first mind map tools designed solely for mobile and touch based input. Nick Duffill (Harport Consulting): Communicating with Inductive Mind Maps Mind mapping software is an invaluable tool, not only for mind mapping... Nick discussed an alternative design of map for communicating and explaining ideas. John Barber (Mindjet) : Mind Mapping and Beyond People often view mind mapping software as an isolated tool. John looked at trends Mindjet are seeing, and changes that need to happen in order for mapping software to become an integrated natural fit with the rest of your workflow. Jim Mather (MindGenius) : "Is there justification for giving mind mapping mainstream status?" Mapping software helps keep people purposefully connected and make tangible progress. We need to promote those who have used these approaches to be more competitive and more collaborative, in order to spread the message further. Jim Mather shared his experience of using this approach in Government. Steve Rothwell (Elstar Consulting) : Creating Documents with Mind Mapping Software Having used your mind mapping software to capture some ideas for a business document... why no