[@OKau] call for papers: linux (and other OS things) conf 2016 - OKau miniconf?

Tue Jun 23 06:45:21 UTC 2015

Sounds great. Wasn't David Flanders working on a OKau conference?

On Tuesday, 23 June 2015, Maia Sauren <maia.sauren at gmail.com> wrote:

> hey folks,
>
>
> cfp is open for the linux conference. for anyone that hasn't been/heard of
> it, it's a highly technical conference embracing all things open source,
> not just linux.
>
>
> i'm wondering if anyone has the werewithall to organise an* open
> knowledge miniconf*? the hard deadline for miniconf submissions is 6 july
> - though some details can be postponed.
>
>
> this could include:
>
> - opengov
>
> - open food
>
> - mapping
>
> - healthhack related projects
>
> - you name it.
>
>
> very happy to help!
>
> linux.conf.au 2016 Geelong - LCA By the Bay are delighted to announce
> #CfP is now open
>
> We're delighted to announce that the Call for Presentations for the
> conference, to be held 1st-5th February at Deakin University's Waterfront
> Campus, are now open. CfP will remain open until 6th July.
>
> Given the recent advances in wearable technology, embedded platforms, and
> fruitful marriages between open design and technology, open source software
> and hardware is delivering a number of tangible and intangible benefits for
> our daily lives.
>
> Life is better with Linux.
>
> And that’s exactly what our conference theme is. linux.conf.au 2016 will
> focus on how Linux and open source technologies are improving lives -
> through humanitarian projects, wearables that give us greater control and
> choice over our health and habits, and which enrich our lives through
> protecting our privacy and our ‘digital health’.
>
> What types of presentations are being sought?
>
>    -
>
>    Presentations - the standard, time-tested format for most linux.conf.au.
>    A sage on the stage presents interesting and hopefully informative and
>    engaging content, with time for questions. Around 45 mins total.
>
>
>
>    -
>
>    Tutorials - double slots with a defined syllabus, where delegates walk
>    out with a key skill or ability. Some prep work is usually required.
>
>
>
>    -
>
>    Prototypes - we’d like to do something different this year and
>    introduce 45 minute sessions called ‘Prototypes’ - where Makers, Hackers,
>    and Voiders are able to show and tell what they’ve made. It could be a
>    hardware prototype, a software prototype, or a ‘wetware’ prototype - where
>    technology is interacting with the biomedical field for things like
>    implantable NFC chips.
>
>
> What presentation topics are welcomed?
>
> We’re still expecting to have our time-honoured classic talks - the state
> of the Linux Kernel, advancements in architecture, storage, file systems
> and utilities.
>
> But we’d also like to see lots of talks from people who use Linux and
> F/LOSS to make our lives better. To make better people. And a better
> humanity.
>
> How do we develop for wearables and implantables? How do you do unit tests
> for an implantable wetware device? What happens when we see the first IoT
> murder? And who owns our data from wearable devices - us, or our insurance
> companies? Linux is now embedded in a raft of wearable, tiny devices -
> which present challenges and opportunities to be met and maximised.
>
> These are the stories we would like to hear.
>
> What about Miniconfs?
>
> Miniconference proposals are also now welcome. Miniconf #CfP will close
> on 6th July.
>
> How do I submit to the #CfP?
>
>    1.
>
>    Go to http://linux.conf.au
>    2.
>
>    Create an account
>    3.
>
>    Confirm your email address
>    4.
>
>    On the conference website, log in and choose 'Submit a Proposal' from
>    the left hand menu
>    5.
>
>    Fill out the required information - remember, the more info you
>    provide, the better informed Papers Committee will be.
>
>
> How do I stay in touch?
>
> Potential Delegates and Speakers are encouraged to remain up to date with
> conference news through the following channels;
>
> Website: https://linux.conf.au
>
> Twitter: @linuxconfau, hashtag #lca2016
>
> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lcabythebay
>
> Google+: https://www.google.com/+LcabythebayOrgAu
>
> Lanyrd: http://lanyrd.com/2016/linuxconfau/
>
> IRC: #linux.conf.au on freenode.net
>
> Email: info at lcabythebay.org.au
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>
> Announce mailing list:
> http://lists.linux.org.au/mailman/listinfo/lca-announce
>
> We warmly encourage you to forward this announcement to technical
> communities you may be involved in.
>
>
> maia sauren, phd
> maia.sauren at gmail.com
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> @sauramaia
>
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