Re: linux.conf.au 2017 - Kernel Miniconf CFP

[Andrew Donnellan]

On 04/10/16 21:18, Andrew Donnellan wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> *****
>
> TL;DR
>     - LCA Kernel Miniconf, Hobart, Australia, {16,17} Jan 2017
>
>     - Submissions by 23:59, 21 November (Anywhere on Earth)
>
>     - Wanted: anything interesting to kernel hackers! Speakers from
>       diverse backgrounds encouraged!
>
>     - Read below for the details!
>
> *****

We're now past the CFP deadline - thanks to everyone who submitted a 
proposal.

If you're still interested in submitting something but didn't quite get 
it in, contact me or submit a talk through the website and I'll see if 
we still have space left over. Also note that the current plan is to 
have a couple of hours of unconference time during which I'm happy to 
take lightning talks.

For the rest of you, hope to see you in Hobart!


Andrew


> Less TL;DR version:
>
> linux.conf.au[0], the World's Greatest Free Software Conference(tm), is
> back in Hobart, Tasmania for 2017!
>
> I'm very pleased to announce that the Kernel Miniconf[1] is also
> returning, and that our CFP is now open!
>
>
> What is the Kernel Miniconf?
> ----------------------------
>
> LCA's miniconfs are one-day special interest streams that allow in depth
> discussion of particular topics.
>
> The Kernel Miniconf will focus on a variety of kernel-related topics -
> technical presentations on up-and-coming kernel developments, the future
> direction of the kernel (in keeping with this yearâs LCA theme!), and
> kernel development community and process matters. Basically, anything of
> interest to kernel hackers. Past Kernel Miniconfs have included talks on
> RCU, scheduling, filesystems, memory management, and so on.
>
> As with previous Kernel Miniconfs, the day will consist of a mixture of
> scheduled talks and "unconference" discussions/lightning talks. It is
> anticipated that talks will be mainly aimed at existing kernel
> developers, though don't let that stop you from coming if youâre less
> experienced! Interesting contributions relating to BSD and other Free
> Software operating systems will also be considered, though the focus
> will be primarily on Linux.
>
>
> Who can attend?
> ---------------
>
> Anyone with an LCA ticket can attend. There may be a limited number of
> miniconf-only tickets available.
>
>
> Who can speak?
> --------------
>
> Anyone with something interesting and kernel-related to say! You will
> need to have an LCA ticket though - unfortunately miniconf speakers
> don't qualify for speakers' tickets.
>
> We strongly encourage both first-time and seasoned speakers from all
> backgrounds, ages, genders, nationalities, ethnicities, religions and
> abilities. Like the main LCA conference itself, we respect and encourage
> diversity at our miniconf. If you would like any assistance with
> creating a proposal, don't hesitate to ask!
>
>
> Submission process
> ------------------
>
> This year, we're handling miniconf submissions through LCA's main
> submission system.
>
> To submit a talk:
>
> * Create an account on the LCA website (if you haven't already)[2]
>
> * Create a speaker profile[3]
>
> * Submit a talk![4]
>
> Talks should be between 20 and 40 minutes (including any questions).
> Please indicate your preferred timeslot length in your submission.
>
> Unconference topics will be decided on the day, but if you want to give
> me a heads up on something you'd like to discuss, shoot me an email.
>
>
> Dates and deadlines
> -------------------
>
> * Right Now - CFP opens
>
> * 21 November 2016, 23:59 (Anywhere on Earth) - CFP closes
>
> * by 30 November 2016 - Confirmation
>
> * 16-20 January 2017 - LCA!
>
> Please indicate in your submission if you require early confirmation to
> assist in arranging travel/funding.
>
>
> Questions?
> ----------
>
> If you've got any other questions about the Kernel Miniconf that I
> haven't covered here, ping me at andrew.donnellan@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> For general LCA questions, ask team@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or @linuxconfau
> on Twitter.
>
>
> - Andrew
>
> -----
>
> [0] https://linux.conf.au, obviously!
>
>       (Literally the only .conf.au domain name still in existence - the
>        Australian Linux community somehow managed to end up with an
>        entire 2LD to itself...)
>
> [1] https://linux.conf.au/schedule/presentation/6/
>
> [2] https://linux.conf.au/account/signup/
>
> [3] https://linux.conf.au/speaker/create/
>
> [4] https://linux.conf.au/proposals/submit/kernel-miniconf/

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Andrew Donnellan              OzLabs, ADL Canberra
andrew.donnellan@xxxxxxxxxxx  IBM Australia Limited