<div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap">Hi Everyone,</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap">So we've had some feedback that closing Call for Sessions whilst there is a major election happening may not have been the best of ideas.  In response to the feedback we’ve extended the deadline to submit session/paper ideas for <a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a> 2021 by a week. Please note that we are extending Call for Sessions *<b>only* </b>(not Miniconfs!)</span><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Get them in by Friday 13 November (AoE) please folx! </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Sidenote: we are absolutely blown away by the quality of submissions so far and we can’t wait to bring this conference to life in January. Thank you to those who did get their submissions in on time, we really do appreciate it and we are looking at them as we speak. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Also, Watch this space as tickets will be going on sale soon and first Keynote announcement isn't far away either!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Thanks,</span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Sae Ra</span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;white-space:pre-wrap">--</span></font></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;white-space:pre-wrap">Sae Ra Germaine</span></font></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;white-space:pre-wrap">Conference Chair</span></font></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a> 2021 Online.</span></font></p><div><br></div><br><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, 2 Nov 2020 at 23:13, <a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a> Announcements <<a href="mailto:lca-announce@lists.linux.org.au">lca-announce@lists.linux.org.au</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div>**Apologies for cross-posting**</div><div><br></div>Dear All,<div><br></div><div>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?"</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks</div><div><br></div><div>Sae Ra</div><div><br></div><div>--</div><div>Sae Ra Germaine</div><div><a href="http://linux.conf.au" target="_blank">linux.conf.au</a> Online 2021 Conference Chair<br><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, 15 Oct 2020 at 21:46, <a href="http://linux.conf.au" target="_blank">linux.conf.au</a> Announcements <<a href="mailto:lca-announce@lists.linux.org.au" target="_blank">lca-announce@lists.linux.org.au</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">We're excited! The <a href="http://linux.conf.au" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">linux.conf.au</a> 2021 Call for Sessions and Call for <br>
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>
<br>
Our theme is "So what's next?".<br>
<br>
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>
<br>
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>
<br>
<br>
Call for Sessions<br>
<br>
The main conference runs on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 January, with <br>
multiple streams catering for a wide range of interest areas.<br>
<br>
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>
<br>
<br>
Call for Miniconfs<br>
<br>
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>
<br>
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>
<br>
Miniconfs will run on Saturday 23 January, before the main conference <br>
commences on Sunday.<br>
<br>
<br>
No need to book flights or hotels<br>
<br>
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>
<br>
<br>
Have we piqued your interest?<br>
<br>
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>
<br>
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>
<br>
<br>
Timeline<br>
<br>
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>
<br>
Tickets will go on sale in the coming weeks. We'll keep you posted.<br>
<br>
<br>
We're looking forward to reading your submissions.<br>
<br>
<a href="http://linux.conf.au" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">linux.conf.au</a> 2021 Organising Team<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
About <a href="http://linux.conf.au" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">linux.conf.au</a> 2021<br>
<br>
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>
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