[Linux-aus] linux.conf.au 2020 - Call for Sessions and Miniconfs extended to 11 Aug

[Joel Addison]

Hello everyone,

We have heard that some of you would like a bit more time to submit your 
proposals for linux.conf.au 2020. So, we have decided to extend the due 
date by two weeks to help everyone have a chance to submit. Hooray!

The call for sessions and miniconfs will now close on Sunday 11 August 
2019 AoE. But this is the last possible date, so there will be no more 
extensions after this.

How to Submit

1. Go to https://linux.conf.au/dashboard/ and log in to your dashboard.
2. Create your speaker profile
3. Submit your proposal

If you want more information, see the proposals page: 
https://linux.conf.au/programme/proposals/

Q: What format can my talk take?

A: There are two main formats for sessions: presentations, which are 
presented in lecture format and form the bulk of conference slots; and 
tutorials, which are presented in a classroom format and deliver a 
specific learning outcome to attendees. You can also submit a 
miniconference proposal, which is a full day session on a particular 
topic. Miniconf organisers are responsible for finding speakers for 
their miniconf and organising the running of their day.

Q: What should I include in my proposal?

A: You will need to write a public and a private abstract to be reviewed 
by the sessions selection committee. The public abstract will be 
displayed on our website, while the private abstract will contain 
additional information about your talk to help our reviewers. When 
you’re writing your proposal, think about what you want to share and 
what makes it interesting. You don't need to have written your talk in 
order to put a proposal in, but you should have a good idea of what you 
want to talk about.

Q: What can I talk about?

A: Our theme for linux.conf.au 2020 is “Who’s Watching”, focusing on 
security, privacy and ethics. We’ve set our sights on how open source 
could play a role in maximising security and protecting our privacy in 
times of uncertainty.

Please let this inspire you, but not restrict you - we also want talks 
about interesting things in open technology. Here are some ideas to get 
you started:
* Open source software
* Open hardware
* Open data
* Open government
* Documentation
* Community
* Security
* Privacy
* Ethics
* Open health

If you have any other questions, just drop us an email: 
contact at lca2020.linux.org.au.

Don’t be afraid to throw some ideas around on Twitter using the hashtag 
#linuxconfau or #lca2020. We are certain the LCA community would be 
happy to help you workshop and refine your ideas.

Kind regards,
linux.conf.au 2020 Organising Team


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