[OSGeo Africa] [Fwd: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G program published and new web site launched]

[Gavin]

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Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G program published and new web site
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Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:27:50 -0600

We are pleased to announce the publication of the FOSS4G 2011 program.
You can view the program details here. Selection was very competitive -
we had almost 300 submissions for around 150 sessions. So
congratulations to those who made it, and commiserations to those who
didn't, but we hope to still see you in Denver for the conference! We
feel we have an excellent program lined up.

We have also announced our plenary speakers. They include several
speakers new to FOSS4G, and several FOSS4G veterans. Michael Byrne, GIO
of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), will talk about their
work on the National Broadband Map, which is based entirely on an open
source software stack, and implements some innovative ideas regarding
open data. Peter Ter Haar, Director of Products at the Ordnance Survey,
the national mapping agency of Great Britain, will talk about their
experience with open data initiatives over the past 18 months, as well
as how they are using open source. Paul Ramsey will talk on "Why do you
do that? An exploration of open source business models". Steve Coast,
founder of OpenStreetMap, will talk about the past, present and (mainly)
future of OpenStreetMap. We will have a panel on "Open x 4" discussing
various aspects of openness, chaired by Matt Ball and featuring Arnulf
Christl, President of OSGeo, Steve Coast, and Carl Reed, CTO of OGC.
Schuyler Erle and Brian Timoney have accepted the challenge of giving us
a couple of short and entertaining but also insightful presentations to
close proceedings on Wednesday and Thursday. And Jeff McKenna will be
leading the ever-popular web mapping performance shootout in the final
session. Check the full list to see all the plenary speakers.

We have also redesigned and re-implemented the web site. Nice features
include a searchable program schedule. Shortly we will also have the
ability to save items to build your own custom schedule. We have a few
things still on our to do list, so you'll see some more improvements and
additions over the next few weeks. Please let us know if you have any
feedback on the new website, including additional content or features
you'd like to see.


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