Hi Stevie,

as far as talks are currently concerned, I've prepared two submissions. One is a presentation of what has happened on EU level in the past 12 months since Hong Kong [1] and the other a panel discussion about advocacy and Wikimedia.[2]

I like the idea of having a thirnd session focusing clearly on the FKAGEU. This way we can have the presentation focusing on the legislative aspecsts on the EU level, while the new session will cover the organisational side. The panel discussion can then be more general/global discussion on advocacy.

If we're going for the third session, though, I'd like to find someone else who is willing to take the lead. The reason is that it should be focused on participation and we should let participating chapters/members share their experiences. I feel like I am too deep into it already to be able to do just that.

I am, of course, open to other ideas for splitting the topic. I do believe we have enough things to discuss and having three sessions would allow us to be more targeted and effective.

Dimi

[1]https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Liquid_Lobbying_-_How_could_Wikimedia_change_EU_copyright%3F
[2]https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Liquid_Lobbying_-_How_should_Wikimedia_advocate_for_free_knowledge%3F


2014-03-24 18:04 GMT+01:00 Stevie Benton <stevie.benton@wikimedia.org.uk>:
Hello everyone,

I hope you're well. 

I'm in the process of writing a couple of submissions for Wikimania 2014  (we're all looking forward to welcoming you to London by the way!).

I wondered if anyone would be interested in joining together to speak about the Free Knowledge Advocacy Group EU? Wouldn't need to be a lengthy talk, just perhaps 15 minutes with some Q&A, and to offer more volunteers the opportunity to get involved. 

Interested? The closing date for submissions is 31 March. I'll make a start and circulate the link shortly.

Thanks and regards,

Stevie

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