Dear All,<div><br></div><div><p>The organisers of LCA2012 are very pleased to announce that we are now
accepting paper submissions! Papers from all areas of the Free and Open
Source world are welcome and first time speaks are highly encouraged to
submit a proposal. The Call for Papers will remain open until the 29th
July 2011, after which time all submissions will be reviewed and
successful speakers notified. Once confirmed, details of talks will be
added to the conference programme, available on this site in mid to late
September.</p>
<p>"Though there are many elements needed to run a great conference, it
is the speakers that truly make <a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a> such an amazing event.
Being an international conference, but one with a uniquely Australian
flavour, we are working to bring a terrific mix of both local and global
speakers from different backgrounds to Ballarat in January", says Sae
Ra Germaine, LCA2012 Speakers liaison. "The wealth of talent within the
FOSS community is huge and our goal is to be a platform for bringing the
newest ideas, latest talent and best speakers to the largest audience
of this type in the country."</p>
<ul>
<li>Information for potential speakers is <a href="http://linux.conf.au/programme/papers">available on the LCA2012 website</a></li>
<li>Our speaker liaison can also be contacted for any specific queries: <a href="mailto:speakers@lcaunderthestars.org.au">speakers@lcaunderthestars.org.au</a></li>
<li>Proposal submissions can be made at <a href="http://linux.conf.au/programme/submit_a_paper">http://linux.conf.au/programme/submit_a_paper</a> (Need to be logged in to view this)</li>
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<h2><font class="Apple-style-span" size="2">Mini-Confs</font></h2>
<p>Our call for mini-conferences remains open in addition to the call for papers. Please see the announcement <a href="http://linux.conf.au/media/news/21">here</a> or for more detailed information, visit the <a href="http://linux.conf.au/programme/miniconfs">Mini-Confs page</a></p>
<a name="Aboutlinuxconfau"></a><h3><font class="Apple-style-span" size="2">About <a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a></font></h3>
<p><a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a> (lca) is a conference about Open Source Software,
including Linux. It brings together the world's community of Linux and
open source enthusiasts who make considerable contributions to open
source software.</p>
<p>2012 marks a significant milestone for LCA as it will be the first
time the conference has been held in an Australian regional city. The
2012 Ballarat organising committee is excited to be hosting the open
source community and would love for you to join us in January.</p></div><div><p><br></p><p>Kindest Regards,</p><p><br></p><p>Sae Ra</p><p>-------------------</p><div>Sae Ra Germaine</div><div>Speaker & Media Liaison</div>
<div>Ballarat LCA2012</div><div><b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.lcaunderthestars.org.au/" target="_blank">http://www.lcaunderthestars.org.au</a></div><div><b>Twitter:</b> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/#!/ms_mary_mac" target="_blank">@ms_mary_mac</a></div>
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