An "Unconference"
Edcamps are derived from the international "BarCamp" model, which computer hackers developed to come together and share ideas. Unlike traditional conferences, sessions are not planned or scheduled until the morning of the event using a scheduling grid on which attendees can place an index card.
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Sessions range from basic conversations around teaching methods to sessions sharing digital projects by students. Some sessions are just about having fun, and many are intended to share products and/or apps that have proven useful.
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Edcamps are open to all educators - district-wide, county-wide, region-wide - including administrators, coaches, aids, and parents. Everyone has something to share and learn. One of the best parts of an unconference like edcamp is that it creates a level playing field for discussion. Since the attendees drive the conference and the attendees also serve as presenters there is no hierarchy between presenters and attendees.