[Linux-aus] [lca-announce] linux.conf.au 2021 - Call for Sessions and Miniconfs Open

[Sae Ra Germaine]

**Apologies for cross-posting**

Dear All,

Just a reminder that Call for Sessions is still open and is due to close
THIS FRIDAY! Get in quick and tell us "What's Next?"

Thanks

Sae Ra

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Sae Ra Germaine
linux.conf.au Online 2021 Conference Chair


On Thu, 15 Oct 2020 at 21:46, linux.conf.au Announcements <
lca-announce at lists.linux.org.au> wrote:

> We're excited! The linux.conf.au 2021 Call for Sessions and Call for
> Miniconfs are now open. They will stay open until 6th November 2020
> Anywhere on Earth
> (AoE) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anywhere_on_Earth). This is only 3
> weeks away - so don't delay, get your talks in early!
>
> Our theme is "So what's next?".
>
> We all know we're living through unprecedented change and uncertain
> times. How can open source play a role in creating, helping and adapting
> to this ongoing change? What new developments in software and coding can
> we look forward to in 2021 and beyond?
>
> If you have ideas or developments you'd like to share with the open
> source community at linux.conf.au, we'd love to hear from you.
>
>
> Call for Sessions
>
> The main conference runs on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 January, with
> multiple streams catering for a wide range of interest areas.
>
> We invite you to submit a session
> (https://linux.conf.au/programme/sessions/) proposal for a talk. Talks
> are generally 35-45 minute presentations on a single topic presented in
> lecture format.
>
>
> Call for Miniconfs
>
> Miniconfs are dedicated day-long streams focusing on single topics,
> creating a more immersive experience for delegates than a session. We
> encourage you to get creative with how you could deliver your Miniconf
> virtually!
>
> Running a Miniconf (https://linux.conf.au/programme/miniconfs/) is a
> great way to gain experience, provide exposure for your project or
> topic, and raise your professional profile. They're a crowd favourite
> and an awesome way to kick off the conference.
>
> Miniconfs will run on Saturday 23 January, before the main conference
> commences on Sunday.
>
>
> No need to book flights or hotels
>
> Don't forget: the conference will be a fully online, virtual experience.
> This means our speakers will be beaming in from their own homes or
> workplaces. The organising team will be able to help speakers with their
> tech set-up. Each accepted presenter will have a tech check prior to the
> event to smooth out any difficulties and there will be an option to
> pre-record presentations.
>
>
> Have we piqued your interest?
>
> You can find out how to submit your session or miniconf proposals at
> https://linux.conf.au/programme/proposals/.
>
> If you have any other questions you can contact us via email at
> contact at lca2021.linux.org.au.
>
>
> Timeline
>
> 16th October: Call for sessions opens
> 6th November: Call for sessions closes
> January 23 2021: Miniconfs!
> January 24-25 2021: Main conference presentations
>
> Tickets will go on sale in the coming weeks. We'll keep you posted.
>
>
> We're looking forward to reading your submissions.
>
> linux.conf.au 2021 Organising Team
>
>
>
> About linux.conf.au 2021
>
> Running since 1999, linux.conf.au is the largest linux and open source
> conference in the Asia-Pacific region. The conference provides deeply
> technical presentations from industry leaders and experts on a wide
> array of subjects relating to open source projects, data and open
> government and community engagement.
>
> ---
> Read this online at
> https://lca2021.linux.org.au/news/call-for-sessions-miniconfs-open/
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