From lca-announce at lists.linux.org.au Wed Dec 12 07:47:51 2018 From: lca-announce at lists.linux.org.au (linux.conf.au Announcements) Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 09:47:51 +1300 Subject: [lca-announce] An update on linux.conf.au 2019 Message-ID: Greetings Open Source Lovers! As I write there's only 40 days left until the first day of linux.conf.au 2019. Then you get to soak yourself for five whole days in a soul cleansing hot tub of open source goodness. With that in mind there's a few things to remind you of in case the end of year silly season has forced itself to the top of your priority queue. Childcare ========= We are proud to have partnered with CodeClub Aotearoa who are compiling a brilliant programme to entertain your children from 6 years old up. If you happen to be bringing children who are under 5 we have qualified professionals lined up to look after them too. To ensure your child gets a space you need to include them in your delegate profile and have filled out the childcare form mentioned at https://linux.conf.au/attend/childcare/. Spaces are limited so make sure you have done this by December 31 at the latest to ensure your child has a space. Volunteers and speakers get free child care as well. You have no reason not to bring your children with you to Christchurch! Volunteering ============ Every year linux.conf.au calls on and relies upon, the generosity of volunteers. They are the people that work alongside the organising team to help deliver a cracker conference year after year. It just couldn't be done without these often unseen heroes. You get to be close to the action and see the behind the scenes work that goes on to deliver such a high calibre conference and often get the unique opportunity to meet some interesting speakers first hand. We'll feed you, cloth you, and write a letter of reference for you at the end of the week. If you are keen on stepping forward for such a rewarding role, then head on over to https://linux.conf.au/attend/volunteer and sign up. We're still looking for more volunteers to join the team! Sponsorship =========== Another aspect of linux.conf.au that is so instrumental are our sponsors. We are so grateful to the sponsors that have signed up so far who show their support for linux.conf.au and open source. We have opportunities around sponsoring childcare, a coffee cart and more. With 2019 being the 20th anniversary make sure your organisation is part this unique opportunity. Get in touch with Bevan Thomas, our sponsors coordinator at sponsors at lca2019.org Air Zealand Discount ==================== Coming to linux.conf.au 2019 from the the Western Island of New Zealand (commonly abbreviated to Australia)? Be sure to make use of Air New Zealand's 5% discount from many Australian cities. Don't procrastinate though, this offer is only open until December 31 so make good of this unique offer while it lasts. After buying your ticket, head over to the Dashboard for the discount code. Registration ============ Each year at linux.conf.au some people make the big journey to come along, only to find they cannot collect their ID badges and swag items at the registration desk. This is because they have not completed their registration successfully and while these issues are resolvable it does slow down your ability to participate. Ensure your registration details are complete before you get here so everything can go as smooth as possible for you! Want More? ========== Even though we have a brilliant schedule lined up with four amazing keynote speakers we're not stopping there. There is more cool stuff coming in the pipeline that is too soon to tell you about. Keep an eye open for more news coming! -- Steven Sykes Chair, LCA 2019 Twitter: @linuxconfau Web: linux.conf.au/ From lca-announce at lists.linux.org.au Fri Dec 28 08:07:18 2018 From: lca-announce at lists.linux.org.au (linux.conf.au Announcements) Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 10:07:18 +1300 Subject: [lca-announce] A few things for LCA Message-ID: Hello everyone! Just under a month to go and it's all on! With just a few days left of December, there's a couple of things to remind you of. Dietary requirements ==================== If you have any requirements please ensure that your profile lists these. This includes partners and children that you may be bringing with you. We'll pass this onto our caterers at our different events so we can ensure you're, um, catered for... Volunteer ========= If you have been accepted for one of the most rewarding roles out there, don't forget that you still need to register on our website. If you're still mulling over whether or not to volunteer, check out the benefits at https://linux.conf.au/attend/volunteer Registration ============ Each year at linux.conf.au some people make the big journey to come along, only to find they cannot collect their ID badges and swag items at the registration desk. This is because they have not completed their registration successfully and while these issues are resolvable it does slow down your ability to participate. Ensure your registration details are complete before you get here so everything can go as smooth as possible for you! Childcare & CodeClub Aotearoa ============================= If you're bringing children with you to linux.conf.au you need to have them registered by December 31 (that's just in a few days!) to ensure they get a space. After this date we'll do our best to fit them in but we cannot guarantee it. See https://linux.conf.au/attend/childcare/ for more information. If you're volunteering or you're a speaker, your child gets free childcare too! Chat list ========= As part of signing up, all delegates have been added to our linux.conf.au 2019 chat list. If you're organising something such as a lunchtime event (or evening event) or have a question you think other delegates could help with, then send an email to chat at lists.lca2019.linux.org.au We hope you're managing to enjoy some of the holidays! -- Steven Sykes Chair, LCA 2019 Twitter: @linuxconfau Web: linux.conf.au/