[@OKau] Linux.conf.au 2016 Open Knowledge Miniconf: Call for Papers

Tue Nov 17 04:41:06 UTC 2015

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On 17 November 2015 at 05:32, Matthew Cengia <mattcen at gmail.com> wrote:

> First Open Knowledge Australia Miniconf!
> ========================================
>
> 2016 is the first time the Open Knowledge Australia Miniconf has been
> held at linux.conf.au. Its ongoing viability will be dependent upon its
> success this year - so it's a great reason to be part of the Miniconf.
>
> Submissions
> -----------
>
> Please include the following information:
>
> * A working title
> * A brief abstract which specifies the area of open knowledge that you'd
>   like to present on
> * Your preferred presentation format
>
> Submissions should be emailed to me, Matthew Cengia, via
> mattcen at gmail.com
>
> Dates and deadlines
> -------------------
>
> The Call for Papers will close at 23:59 on Sunday 13 December 2015, and
> you will hear by 1 January 2016 whether or not your talk is accepted.
>
> Restrictions
> ------------
>
> In order to present you must be a deletgate of LCA2016, or have a
> Miniconf day ticket. If cost is an issue for you, I have a very limited
> number of free Miniconf day tickets available.
>
> Presentation formats
> --------------------
>
> This year, presenters have the following options:
>
>  * A 20 minute presentation with 5 minutes for questions
>  * A 45 minute presentation with 5 minutes for questions
>  * 5 minute lightning talks
>
> Possible Topics
> ---------------
>
> Open Knowledge is a wide and varied topic. We are looking for
> presentations that demonstrate or promote open technologies and methods.
> Open software is a key area of interest, especially software that in
> itself promotes openness, such as CKAN, an open source platform that
> acts as a portal to open data.  Other examples might include the
> OpenStreetMap software, which promotes crowd-sourced and open-licence
> mapping, and Authorea, which promotes open journals and research.  We
> recognise that software is not the only tool for promoting openness, and
> we are also very keen to include talks on the values of open hardware,
> maker spaces, open government and open communities.
>
> New and emerging Speakers encouraged
> ------------------------------------
>
> Open Knowledge Miniconf actively encourages new and emerging Speakers to
> submit a presentation. It's great experience, and great professional
> development.
>
>
> --
> Regards,
> Matthew Cengia
>
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