Haecksen call for papers is open!
<br> <br>With huge recent increases in the number of women speaking in the <a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a> main program, this year, the Haecksen miniconf is looking for talks by women that encompass the wide range of activities that women are involved in throughtout open source.
<br> <br>The Haecksen miniconf seeks people involving in
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<br>-open software
<br>-open hardware
<br>-community involvement
<br>-hackerspaces
<br>-smart crafting
<br>-advocacy
<br>-professional development
<br> <br>We are seeking both talks and panel participation on these subjects, please let us know whether you are interested in giving a talk, being on a panel, or both.
<br> <br>What is <a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a>?
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<br> <br><a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a> (LCA) is an open source conference. It brings together Linux and open source enthusiasts and is the biggest conference of its kind in the southern hemisphere. More information about the conference is at <a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a>.
<br> <br>Miniconfs (miniature conferences) are community-organised sessions designed to bring together like-minded delegates with interests in a specific field. They are run within the framework of the broader LCA event, and provide excellent opportunities for professional networking and developing presentation experience.
<br> <br>Unfortunately, financial assistance is not available for miniconf speakers.
<br> <br>Submissions
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<br> <br>To submit a proposal for the Haecksen miniconf, email us at <a href="mailto:unicorn@haecksen.net">unicorn@haecksen.net</a> before 31st October 2012. Include your name and some information about what you want to do. An organiser will get in contact with you about it.
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