linux.conf.au 2011 CFP opens [LWN.net]

From:		Clinton Roy <clinton.roy-AT-gmail.com>
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Subject:		linux conf au 2011 call for papers opens
Date:		Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:57:10 +1000
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Brisbane, Australia - linux.conf.au today announced the opening of its
Call for Papers for lca2011 conference.

The linux.conf.au 2011 organisers now welcome proposals of papers from
all areas of the open source community. linux.conf.au is a fun,
informal, seriously technical conference. In 2011 it will also cater
to a range of end users including those new to the open source
community.

"We're excited to be carrying on the proud tradition of linux.conf.au
in our home city of Brisbane." said Shaun Nykvist, director of
lca2011. "We're mindful of the important role that this conference
plays in the F/OSS community both here in Australia and
internationally. We are focussed on bringing knowledgeable and
exciting speakers, the latest and finest of Linux and F/OSS expertise,
and also a few innovations to Brisbane lca in January 2011." said
Nykvist.

The theme of this years conference is "follow the flow". The warm and
friendly river-side Brisbane will be hosting the best linux.conf.au
ever. What does the theme "follow the flow mean"? It is about the
growing movement of open source, whether its down at the kernel level
or over in libre graphics.

The call for papers will remain open until the 7th of August, 2010.

More information for those wanting to submit a paper is available at
http://lca2011.linux.org.au/

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linux.conf.au 2011 CFP opens

Posted Jul 17, 2010 13:17 UTC (Sat) by DDevine (guest, #60717) [Link]

It is also worth noting that this year there will also be a new presentation format available - Posters.

Posters are traditionally an academic conference style of presentation where you have a poster (dead tree format) which helps you communicate your message very quickly and concisely. People walk up and have a look at your poster and chat/argue with you. For those who are afraid of traditional public speaking (eek!) style presentations this may be a *great* way to present!

As the article says LCA has been a hugely beneficial event for the Linux and Open Source community because so many people have come up with great ideas while networking with fellow LCA punters - hopefully this will further enhance that effect!