Hello, The LCA2010 call-for-miniconfs has opened (see attached mail). Deadline is 17 Jul, but it would be good to get moving much earlier than that. At least my schedule between now and then is very full. Last year, for the first time ever, there was no Debian MiniConf proposal. Jon Oxer, who had taken up organisation for almost 10 years, wasn't ready to commit the time yet again, and noone else stepped in to take over. This year, it's up to us to ensure that Debian will again have a MiniConf at LCA2010 in beautiful Wellington. Is there anyone ready to organise the MiniConf, alone or in a team? Are you going to be at LCA2010 anyway, or would this be your chance of going? Are there any locals or Aussies who'd be willing to help out? Thanks, -- .''`. martin f. krafft <madduck@d.o> Related projects: : :' : proud Debian developer http://debiansystem.info `. `'` http://people.debian.org/~madduck http://vcs-pkg.org `- Debian - when you have better things to do than fixing systems "i've got a bike, you can ride it if you like, it's got a basket. a bell that rings, and things to make it look good. i'd give it to you if i could, but i borrowed it." -- syd barrett, 1967
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- Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:42:46 +1200
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==linux.conf.au Call for Miniconfs== We are pleased to invite proposals for Miniconfs on any Free Software related subject; from Linux and the BSDs to OpenOffice.org, from networking to audio-visual magic, from deep hacks to Creative Commons. The LCA2010 Miniconf Review Committee will be accepting Miniconf Proposals up until the close of business on Friday 17 July 2009. Successful Miniconf Proposals will be notified in early September 2009. If two or more Miniconf Proposals are similar in nature, the Miniconf Review Committee will (before deciding whether to accept one of the Miniconf Proposals), send to the Miniconf Organisers of the duplicated proposals, the details of the other similar Miniconf Proposals, including the Miniconf Organisers contact details. This is to assist the accepted Miniconf Organiser when they consider Miniconf Presenters for their Miniconf. Miniconfs are full 1-day events. There will be 6 streams of Miniconfs running throughout Monday and Tuesday, totalling 12 Miniconfs at LCA2010. The Miniconf Organiser is the person responsible for organising their Miniconf. The LCA Organisers do not assist with organising the Miniconfs or running them during LCA2010. Miniconf Organisers are expected to decide on the Miniconf track content themselves and organise Miniconf Presenters to fill 6x 45-minute presenting slots, with an additional 5 minutes to answer any questions. Miniconf Organiser are expected to arrange for Miniconf Presenters to give presentations, including seminars and tutorials, on a particular technical topic, (for instance, the kernel, or the MySQL database, or MythTV), or from a particular technical community, (for instance, LinuxChix or Sys Admins). If Miniconf Presenters would like to provide delegates with handouts or notes during their presentation, it is the responsibility of the Miniconf Organiser to arrange for and distribute these directly to delegates during your Miniconf. LCA2010 Organisers will not provide Miniconf Organisers or Miniconf Presenters with photocopying facilities in the lead up to or during LCA2010. Miniconf Organisers will be inviting proposals from Miniconf Presenters at a later date. Watch this space: www.lca2010.org.nz/programme == Important Dates == * Call for Miniconf proposals open: Monday 15 June 2009 * Miniconf proposals deadline: Friday 17 July 2009 * Email notifications from Miniconf Review Committee: Early September == Miniconf Proposal Guidelines == Miniconfs are required to relate to Free Software, either to a specific project, or in general. If your Miniconf is about a particular project or uses a particular tool, it must be available under an Open Source licence. Beyond that your Miniconf Proposal will primarily be judged on the interest your Miniconf will hold for the LCA2010 audience; your general ability to organise a Miniconf; and your specific expertise on the subject of your Miniconf. The LCA2010 auidence are largely technical people, most of whom are already involved in, or are running, one or more Free Software projects. The majority of accepted talks are pitched at an audience of near-peers. Promotional talks, such as commercial advertisements and sales pitches are not appropriate for LCA2010. == How to submit a Miniconf Proposal== In order to submit an Miniconf Proposal, you will first need to create an account, which requires entering your full name and email address. Then please read the section on Information for Miniconf Organisers contained in the Presenter FAQ. Now you are ready to submit a Miniconf Proposal! Please go to the Submit a Miniconf page and enter the following information in support of your Miniconf Proposal. Most of the fields are optional. In order to increase your chances of acceptance, please provide as much information as possible. * The title of your Miniconf * A summary of your Miniconf, including any special requirements your Miniconf may have * The target audience, including the estimated number of attendees, if possible * Your Miniconf URL, if applicable * Any additional files, including images, slides, etc * Information about you, including your name, phone number, homepage, biography and relevant experience Miniconf Organisers and Miniconf Presenters will not be asked at any time for any papers or written material in support of your Miniconf Proposal. ==About linux.conf.au== Linux.conf.au is one of the world's best conferences for free and open source software! The coming Linux.conf.au, LCA2010, will be held at the Wellington Convention Centre in Wellington, New Zealand from Monday 18th January to Saturday 23rd January 2010. LCA2010 is fun, informal and seriously technical, bringing together Free and Open Source developers, users and community champions from around the world. LCA2010 is the second time linux.conf.au has been held in New Zealand, with the first being Dunedin in 2006. For more information see: http://www.lca2010.org.nz/ ==About Linux Australia== Linux Australia (http://www.linux.org.au/) is the peak body for Linux User Groups (LUGs) around Australia, and as such represents approximately 5000 Australian Linux users and developers. Linux Australia facilitates the organisation of this international Free Software conference in a different Australasian city each year. For more information see: http://www.linux.org.au/ ==Emperor Penguin Sponsors== LCA2010 is proud to acknowledge the support of our Emperor Penguin Sponsor, InternetNZ. For more information see: http://www.internetnz.org.nz/ -- Andrew Ruthven LCA2010 - Director PO Box 11-682 | linux.conf.au 2010 Manners St | Follow the signs. 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