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