[okfn-discuss] Ideas for OKCon 2010?

[Sören Auer]

Rufus Pollock wrote:
> This all sounds great! I think we definitely want to aim to organize
> the event around 3-4 streams such as the Technology, Society and
> Culture items as you mentioned.

Perfect! I created a wiki page for drafting the CfP at:
http://wiki.okfn.org/okcon/2010/cfp

> I also think, even with a very open process, it would be good to have
> a formal programme/organizing committee for OKCon this year to set
> deadlines, handle the CFP etc.

Yes, I would separate the programme into:
(a) an *open part*, which can be organized in whatever way (e.g. as 
Claudia suggested using the open space metaphor) and
(b) an *research track*, with a formal but very open submission and 
reviewing process (this would enable us to also attract attention from 
research communities relevant to OCKON), since I think they respond more 
to a more formalized submission procedure.

> What do people think (and anyone want to put themselves forward?).

I'm happy to serve in the programme committee of the research track and 
even to take the lead here. However, I think it would be important to 
have people on board which cover and represent the different pillars - 
so please shoot me an email or add yourself to the Wiki page if you are 
interested to help publicizing the call in your community, reviewing 
papers and arranging the programme.

--Sören

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