[Wikimediaau-l] Free as in Freedom Linux.conf.au miniconf CFP

[Brianna Laugher]

Follow-up: Early-bird registration is now open.
<http://www.marchsouth.org/register/prices_ticket_types> It's a good
time to be decisive, register for LCA and send along your miniconf
submissions!! :)

thanks,
Brianna


2008/10/6 Brianna Laugher <brianna.laugher at gmail.com>:
> Please distribute as you see fit.
>
> thanks,
> Brianna
> --
>
>
> 'Free as in Freedom' miniconf Call for Participation (CfP)
>
> Are the original ideals that motivated the free software movement
> still relevant today? What makes Wikipedia a truly "free"
> encyclopedia? How are governments licensing public sector information?
> Is having an "open source" Facebook or Skype important? How do the
> current copyright and patents systems affect innovation and digital
> culture? How can educational resources be pooled and shared more
> effectively? Does citizen journalism matter? How are open access
> policies changing academic publishing? What are the potential pitfalls
> of all these trends towards "openness"?
>
> The Free as in Freedom miniconf, running for the first time in January
> 2009 at Linux.conf.au in Hobart, Tasmania, invites speakers to answer
> these questions, and more.
>
> ==Topics==
> Sessions are invited on any of the following topics, or related ones
> that you may devise:
>
> * Free software movement's history and evolution
> * Free hardware
> * Free documentation
> * Free network services
> * Open standards
> * Copyright/legal reform
> * Free/open licensing schemes
> * Participatory culture
> * Open knowledge
> * Projects to develop free cultural works
> * Government initiatives in relation to licensing/availability of
> public sector information
> * Initiatives of cultural institutions regarding access to cultural works
> * Open access initiatives
> * Open educational resources
>
> This is not a comprehensive list - talks on related topics are also
> encouraged. Talks may be overviews, case studies, stories of personal
> experience, etc. They may be focused on technical, legal or
> social/community aspects, or a mix. Talks that relate multiple topics
> are especially welcome.
>
> ==Details==
> Submissions are welcome for 25 or 50 minute slots (including question
> time). If there is sufficient interest a lightning session of 5 minute
> presentations may also be held.
>
> Presenters are encouraged to publish and license any submission and/or
> their slides under a free content license, e.g. CC-BY-SA, CC-BY,
> public domain dedication.
>
> Important: Please note that in order to give a presentation or attend
> the miniconf you must be signed up for the main Linux.conf.au
> conference. Presenting at the miniconf does not entitle you to
> discounted or free registration at the main conference nor priority
> with registration.
>
> ==Dates==
> * 6 Oct 2008 - Submissions open
> * 31 Oct 2008 - Early submissions close
> * 7 Nov 2008 - Notification for early submissions
> * 10 Nov 2008 - Final submissions close
> * 20 Nov 2008 - Final miniconf programme confirmation
>
> ==Making a submission==
> Email submissions at freeasinfreedom.modernthings.org with the subject
> "Free as in Freedom miniconf" or similar. In the email please include
> * your talk title and description/abstract
> * your preferred talk length (25/50min)
> * your name and relevant experience/qualifications (for organisers only)
> * your preferred contact details
> * any other requests or information relevant to your proposed talk.
>
> Submissions made by October 31st will be notified by November 7th.
> Submissions made between October 31st and November 10th will be
> notified by November 20th.
>
> ==Further information==
> See http://freeasinfreedom.modernthings.org/ for further information
> and updates.
>
> Any unanswered questions can be asked via
> contact at freeasinfreedom.modernthings.org .
>
> Thank you dear speakers!
>



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