[1] EdCamps are modeled after BarCamps, free participant-driven conferences with a primary focus on technology and computers.
Sessions are not planned until the day of the event, when participants can volunteer to facilitate a conversation on a topic of their choice or simply choose an idea they are interested in learning more about.
[2] Edcamps operate "without keynote speakers or vendor booths, encourage participants to find or lead a conversation that meet their needs and interests.
The vision of the EdCamp Foundation is to "promote organic, participant-driven professional development for K-12 educators worldwide."
The Foundation has implemented a variety of programs to help participants and organizers get the most out of EdCamp like Impact Grants, EdCamp-In-A-Box, and the Urban Initiative.