[plug] linux.conf.au Call For Proposals

Sat Jun 1 10:31:16 UTC 2013

Hi - how's the sponsorship thing going? Want to get together on the
weekend/sometime next week to discuss?

bret

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On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 6:05 PM, Luke John <luke.john at osmahi.com> wrote:

> === linux.conf.au Call For Proposals ===
>
> We are pleased to announce that the Call for Proposals for
>
> linux.conf.au 2014 is now open!
>
> The conference is a meeting place for the free and open source
> software communities. It will be held in Perth at the University of
> Western Australia from Monday 6 January to Friday 10 January, 2014,
> and provides a unique opportunity for open source developers,
> students, users and hackers to come together, share new ideas and
> collaborate.
>
> === Important Dates ===
>
> * Call for proposals opens: 1 June 2013
> * Call for proposals closes: 6 July 2013
> * Email notifications from papers committee: September 2013
> * Early Bird registrations open: 1 October 2013
> * Conference dates: Monday 6 January to Friday 10 January, 2014
>
> === Information on Proposals ===
>
> The linux.conf.au 2014 papers committee is looking for a broad range
> of proposals, and will consider submissions on anything from
> programming and software, to desktop, mobile, gaming, userspace,
> community, government, space and education. There is only one rule:
>
> _Your proposal must be related to open source_
>
> This year, the papers committee is going to be focused on linux on the
> frontier and deep technical content-- that might range from
> cybernetics and mobile operating environments to large astronomy
> projects and big data projects.
>
> However, the conference is to a large extent what the speakers make it
> -- if we receive many excellent submissions on a topic, then it’s sure
> to be represented at the conference. Here’s a few ideas to get you
> started:
>
> * The Cloud - What is it, how can we use it and why is it running on my
> toaster?
> * Kernel and core systems: file systems, embedded devices
> * Networking: peer to peer networking, or tuning a TCP/IP stack
> * Desktop: office and productivity applications, peripherals, support
> * Mobile: kernel, applications, programming, challenges, user interfaces
> * Servers: clusters and supercomputers, databases and cloud computing
> * Embedded systems: constraints in storage/memory, real-time aspects,
> open hardware
> * Virtualisation: benefits, challenges, management, kernel and
> application support
> * Systems administration: maintaining large numbers of machines,
> disaster recovery
> * Security: application security, network security, cryptography,
> malware, viruses
> * Programming: programming languages, software engineering practices,
> testing, continuous integration/deployment, different development
> methodologies, version control
> * Modern web technologies: Open source web browsers, HTML5, CSS3,
> JavaScript, web apps, accessibility
> * Audio and video: video editing, VoIP, WebRTC, video player
> development, live streaming
> * Open Community: licensing changes, patent threats, open data, open apis.
> * Free software use: home automation, IT, education, manufacturing,
> research, government applications, home security
>
> LCA is known for presentations and tutorials that are strongly
> technical in nature, but proposals for presentations on other aspects
> of free software and open culture, such as educational and cultural
> applications of open source, are welcome.
>
> === Code of Conduct ===
>
> linux.conf.au welcomes first-time and seasoned speakers from all free
> and open communities - people of all ages, genders, nationalities,
> ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, abilities, and walks of life. We
> respect and encourage diversity at our conference.
>
> By agreeing to present at or attend the conference, you are agreeing
> to abide by the terms and conditions
> (http://lca2014.linux.org.au/cor/terms_and_conditions). We expect all
> speakers and delegates to have read and understood our Code of Conduct
> (http://lca2014.linux.org.au/cor/code_of_conduct).
>
> === Format ===
>
> This year, there are three different ways that you can present your
> content:
>
> * Presentations
> * Tutorials
> * Mini conferences
>
> _Presentations_
>
> Presentations are 45 minute slots that are generally presented in
> lecture format. These form the bulk of the available conference slots.
>
> _Tutorials_
>
> Tutorials are 100 minutes that are generally presented in a classroom
> format. They should be interactive or hands-on in nature. Tutorials
> are expected to have a specific learning outcome for attendees.
>
> _Mini conferences_
>
> Mini conf’s are one to two day long sessions on a specific topic.  A
> separate CFP process will be used to propose and select mini conf’s,
> and will be announced publicly soon.
>
> For more information on miniconfs, see:
> http://lca2014.linux.org.au/miniconf-cfp
>
> === Speaker Information ===
>
> In recognition of the value that speakers bring to our conference,
> once a proposal is accepted a speaker is entitled to:
>
> * Free registration, which holds all of the benefits of a Professional
> Delegate Ticket
> * Exclusive tickets to the Speakers' Dinner for the speaker and their
> immediate family
> * One free family ticket to the Partners' Programme
>
> If your proposal includes more than one speaker, these additional
> speakers are not entitled to free registration or to any extra
> benefits.
>
> linux.conf.au does not and will not pay speakers to present at the
> conference.
>
> linux.conf.au is able to provide limited financial assistance for some
> speakers, for instance, where the cost of flights or accommodation
> might prohibit a speaker from attending. Please note, however, that
> there is a limited budget for travel assistance and that asking for
> assistance could affect your chances of acceptance.
>
> === Recording and Licensing ===
>
> To increase the number of people that can view your presentation,
> linux.conf.au might record your talk and make it publicly available
> after the event. When submitting your proposal you will be asked to
> release materials relating to your presentation under a Creative
> Commons ShareAlike License. Additionally, if you are discussing
> software in your presentation, you must ensure the software has an
> appropriate open licence.
>
> For more information, see:  http://lca2014.linux.org.au/cfp
>
> === About Linux Australia ===
>
> Linux Australia is the peak body for open source communities around
> Australia, and as such represents approximately 3500 Free and Open
> Source users and developers. Linux Australia supports the organisation
> of this international Free Software conference in a different
> Australasian city each year.
>
> For more information about Linux Australia see: http://www.linux.org.au/
>
> === Papers Enquiries ===
>
> linux.conf.au 2014 Papers Committee
> Email: papers-chair at lca2014.linux.org.au
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