Messages in this thread | | | Subject | Re: [ANNOUNCE] Call for Papers - linux.conf.au Kernel Miniconf, Sydney, 22 January 2018 | From | Andrew Donnellan <> | Date | Thu, 16 Nov 2017 18:10:21 +1100 |
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On 18/10/17 15:34, Andrew Donnellan wrote: > Greetings, > > ***** > > TL;DR > > - LCA Kernel Miniconf, Sydney, Australia, 22 Jan 2018 > > - Submissions by 30 November 2017, 23:59 (AEDT/UTC+11) > > - Wanted: anything interesting to kernel hackers! Speakers from > diverse backgrounds encouraged! > > - Form: https://rego.linux.conf.au/proposals/submit/kernel-miniconf/ > > *****
Submission deadline is 2 weeks away. I need more talks! :)
Andrew
> > linux.conf.au 2018 will be held at the University of Technology Sydney > from 22-26 January 2018. > > The Kernel Miniconf is returning once again and the 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 feature a variety of talks and discussions on > kernel and systems programming topics, including technical talks on > current kernel developments and kernel community/process. Past Kernel > Miniconfs have included talks on various aspects of the kernel such as > networking, filesystems, power management, and so on, as well as > community issues such as licensing. > > The focus of the miniconf will primarily be on the Linux kernel, however > interesting submissions about other Free Software kernels are welcome > and encouraged. It's anticipated that most talks will be aimed at people > with existing kernel and low-level programming experience, however > anyone is welcome no matter what their level of experience. There will > be a lightning talks/open discussion session at the end of the day. > > > Who can attend? > --------------- > > Anyone with an LCA ticket can attend. A limited number of miniconf-only > day tickets may be available - contact me for further details. > > > 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. (Please contact me if that's a > problem for you and we may be able to find some options.) > > 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 > ------------------ > > To submit a proposal, go to > https://rego.linux.conf.au/proposals/submit/kernel-miniconf/. > > Talks should be 25 minutes or 45 minutes. Please indicate your preferred > timeslot length in your submission. > > > Dates and deadlines > ------------------- > > * Right Now - CFP opens > > * 30 November 2017, 23:59 (AEDT/UTC+11) - CFP closes > > * by 7 December 2017 - Confirmation > > * 22 January 2018 - conference! > > Please indicate in your submission if you require earlier 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@au1.ibm.com. > > For general LCA questions, ask team@lca2018.org or @linuxconfau on Twitter. > > > - Andrew >
-- Andrew Donnellan OzLabs, ADL Canberra andrew.donnellan@au1.ibm.com IBM Australia Limited
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