People on this list might be interested in submitting a talk or proposal to the call for submissions of this upcoming conference in Brooklyn:

Radical/Networks

October 24-25, 2015
NYU Poly, Brooklyn, NY

http://radicalnetworks.org/about/index.html

From mass surveillance to the over-commercialization of the Internet, the technology that we depend upon for community and connection is being compromised. The recent accessibility of networking technology through devices such as the Raspberry Pi and software such as BATMAN Adv has made it affordable and possible for everyday citizens to learn how to design their own web servers and networks.

GOALS

  • To understand how the technology can be used as a method of control and how to subvert that.
  • Teach people how to use networking technology for themselves.
  • Encourage creative and social exploration with computer networks.

IDEALS

  • Promoting free and open networks built with free and open hardware and software.
  • Decentralizing the control of where networks exist and what and whom are served by them.
  • Maintaining control of our own content, hardware, and means of deployment.
  • Community and free expression first.
SEEKING SPEAKERS

We are seeking speakers, panel proposals, demos, and workshop leaders who would like to teach or present their ideas on computer networks. Some possible topics include:

  • offline networks
  • mesh networks
  • local networks for community
  • experimental application of computer networks
  • networks for political activism
  • network security for ordinary citizens
  • artistic use of computer networks
  • personal networks
  • bringing connectivity to rural areas
  • experimental social networks
  • control and ownership of networks
  • ethical hacking
  • ... and anything else that takes a fresh or critical look at how networks are used!

Submissions are due by August 15, 2015 at 11:59p, in whatever timezone you're in. To submit your talk, panel, demo, or workshop, follow the instructions below for adding your proposal to our github repository. Accepted proposals will be notified by August 20th, 2015.

The call for participation is open to all! We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and differently-abled folks to apply!



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Dorothy HowardÂ