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        organisers of linux.conf.au 2016, in partnership with Optiver,
        are very proud to announce our diversity programme for 2016!</span></p>
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        and Optiver are proud to be able to support diversity in our
        community. The Optiver Diversity Programme is intended to ensure
        that linux.conf.au continues to be a safe, open, and welcoming
        conference for everyone.  Together with Optiver the programme
        has been developed to assist delegates from under-represented
        cohorts who contribute to the Open Source community but, without
        financial assistance, would not be able to attend LCA2016.</span></p>
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        more information please see our Optiver Diversity Programme
        page: </span><a href="https://linux.conf.au/register/diversity"
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        Delegates and Speakers are encouraged to remain up to date with
        conference news through one of the following channels;</span></p>
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        @linuxconfau, hashtag #lca2016</span></p>
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        warmly encourage you to forward this announcement to technical
        communities you may be involved in. </span></p>
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