[Aust-NZ] Free as in Freedom Linux.conf.au miniconf CFP

[Cameron Shorter]

If anyone on this list is heading to this conference and would like help 
with material, I should be able to help out.

Brianna Laugher wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am running a miniconf at Linux.conf.au (LCA), Australia's big annual
> Linux conference, called "Free as in Freedom", about the movements
> relating to/inspired by the free software movement such as open
> access, free culture, free networks, etc. I know y'all are quite
> active lobbyists for freely licensed geospatial data and I would love
> to see a talk at my humble miniconf about, for example, why free
> geospatial data is important, or different tactics geospatial data
> enthusiasts have taken over the years to encourage sharing of such
> data.
>
> If someone already has a talk accepted as part of the main conference,
> then I will look forward to seeing that, but otherwise, I would like
> to encourage folks here to consider submitting something. NB: 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. ie... Miniconf
> speakers don't get the perks of main conference speakers!
>
> cheers,
> 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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