[Open-education] Apply now to attend OpenCon 2017!

Tue Jun 27 21:44:28 UTC 2017

Applications to attend OpenCon 2017 on November 11-13 in Berlin, Germany are now open <http://www.opencon2017.org/apply>! OpenCon brings together early career researchers, librarians, and students from around the world to connect and empower the next generation of leaders to open up research and education in their communities. Most of those who are invited to attend will receive full or partial travel funding, if needed.

Please share this opportunity with your networks — and be sure to apply <http://www.opencon2017.org/apply> by August 1!
Application link: http://www.opencon2017.org/apply
Tweet: https://twitter.com/open_con/status/879686267331637248
Full announcement: http://www.opencon2017.org/2017_applications_open

OpenCon seeks to support students and early career academic professionals of all experience levels  who are passionate about advancing Open Access, Open Education and Open Data. The benefits of applying for OpenCon 2017 extend far beyond attending the Berlin event—those who apply will have the opportunity to get connected with new collaborators, learn about scholarships to attend related conferences, and actively participate in a larger community.  

Learn more about the types of projects OpenCon alumni and community members are working on, and the impact they are having, in the recently released OpenCon Community Report: http://www.opencon2017.org/community_report

OpenCon is also looking for partners to host satellite events—meetings that combine themes from the global conference with local presentations, workshops, and discussions to advance the conversation around Open in your local community. In 2016, there were 28 OpenCon satellite events in twenty countries—all thanks to our incredible hosts, who included students, scientists, librarians, researchers, and advocates from around the world who are working hard to increase action around Open Access, Open Data, and Open Education. To express interest in hosting your own satellite event and get more information, visit http://www.opencon2017.org/satellite

The meeting in Berlin serves as the centerpiece of a much larger network to foster initiatives and collaboration among the next generation across OpenCon’s issue areas. OpenCon invites you to become an active part of the community by joining the discussion list, tuning in for monthly community calls and webcasts, or hosting an OpenCon satellite event in your community. Learn more at http://www.opencon2017.org/community

Apply now, and get involved in the OpenCon community today!

Nicole Allen
SPARC <http://www.sparcopen.org/> | Director of Open Education
21 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036 USA
+1 (202) 750-1637
nicole at sparcopen.org <mailto:nicole at sparcopen.org>
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