[okfn-discuss] Ideas for OKCon 2010?

Tue Jul 7 18:10:22 UTC 2009

Jonathan Gray wrote:
> We're now starting to think about next year's annual Open Knowledge
> Conference (OKCon) in London:
> 
>   http://wiki.okfn.org/wg/okcon
> 
> Anyone have any suggestions for strands, speakers, or sessions they'd
> like to see there?

Great Jonathan, that you trigger that now already. This time I will 
definitely attend ;-)
Since we are still early, we could think about sending out a call for 
papers/presentations. It doesn't have to be that strict as with purely 
scientific conferences, but I think this would raise awareness of OKCon 
and help getting more people on board.
Such a call for papers could be for example grouped around the pillars 
technology, society and culture. We could ask people to submit short 
papers (e.g. up to 6 pages) or presentations (e.g. 10-15 slides) and use 
that as input for creating a programme.
Of course we could still leave space for spontaneous presentations and 
talks. What do you think? If you like the idea I will be happy to help 
drafting such a call.

Cheers,

Sören

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