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

Tue Jun 23 06:46:39 UTC 2015

different conferences :)

loosely in the clouds with typos
On 23 Jun 2015 4:45 pm, "Alvaro Maz" <alvaro at codeforaustralia.org> wrote:

> 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
>>
>> 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 | +61408824846 | @sauramaia
>>
>>
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