[Announce] linux.conf.au 2013: Call For Proposals (closes July 6)

[Mary Gardiner]

=== linux.conf.au Call For Proposals ===

We are pleased to announce that the Call for Proposals for linux.conf.au 2013
is now open!

The conference will showcase the best of open source and community-driven
software and hardware. It will be held in Canberra at the Australian National
University from Monday 28 January to Saturday 2 February, 2013, and provides a
great opportunity for open source developers, users, hackers, and makers to
share their ideas and further improve their projects.

=== Important Dates ===

- Call for proposals opens: 1 June 2012
- Call for proposals closes: 6 July 2012
- Email notifications from papers committee: 28 August 2012
- Early Bird registrations open: 1 October 2012
- Conference dates: Monday 28 January to Saturday 2 February 2013

=== Information on Proposals ===

The linux.conf.au 2013 papers committee is looking for a broad range of
proposals, and will consider submissions on anything from programming and
software, to desktop, userspace, community, government, and education. There is
only one rule:

_Your proposal must be related to open source_

This year, the papers committee is going to be focused on deep technical
content, and things we think are going to really matter in the future -- that
might range from freedom and privacy to open source cloud systems or to energy
efficient server farms of the future.

However, the conference is to a large extent what the speakers make it -- if we
receive many excellent submissions on a topic, then it’s sure to be represented
at the conference. Here’s a few ideas to get you started:
- Kernel and core systems: file systems, embedded devices
- Networking: peer to peer networking, or tuning a TCP/IP stack
- Desktop: office and productivity applications, peripherals, support
- Mobile: kernel, applications, programming, challenges
- Servers: clusters and supercomputers, databases and cloud computing
- Embedded systems: constraints in storage/memory, real-time aspects, open
  hardware
- Virtualisation: benefits, challenges, management, kernel and application
  support
- Systems administration: maintaining large numbers of machines, disaster
  recovery
- Security: application security, network security, cryptography, malware,
  viruses
- Programming: programming languages, software engineering practices, testing,
  continuous integration/deployment, different development methodologies
- Modern web technologies: Open source web browsers, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript,
  web apps, accessibility
- Audio and video: video editing, VoIP, WebRTC, video player development
- Free software and free culture: licensing and Free and Open approaches
  outside software
- Free software use: home, IT, education, manufacturing, research, government
  applications

LCA is known for presentations and tutorials that are strongly technical in
nature, but proposals for presentations on other aspects of free software and
open culture, such as educational and cultural applications of open source, are
welcome.

=== Code of Conduct ===

linux.conf.au welcomes first-time and seasoned speakers from all free and open
communities - people of all ages, genders, nationalities, ethnicities,
backgrounds, religions, abilities, and walks of life. We respect and encourage
diversity at our conference.

By agreeing to present at or attend the conference, you are agreeing to abide
by the terms and conditions
(http://lca2013.linux.org.au/cor/terms_and_conditions). We expect all speakers
and delegates to have read and understood our Code of Conduct
(http://lca2013.linux.org.au/cor/code_of_conduct).

=== Format ===

This year, there are three different ways that you can present your content:
* Presentations Tutorials Miniconferences

_Presentations_

Presentations are 40 minute slots that are generally presented in lecture
format. These form the bulk of the available conference slots.

_Tutorials_

Tutorials are 90 minutes that are generally presented in a classroom format.
They should be interactive or hands-on in nature. Tutorials are expected to
have a specific learning outcome for attendees.

_Miniconferences_

Miniconfs are day-long sessions on a specific topic.  A separate CFP process
will be used to propose and select miniconfs, and will be announced publicly
soon.

For more information on miniconfs, see:
http://lca2013.linux.org.au/miniconf-cfp

=== Speaker Information ===

In recognition of the value that speakers bring to our conference, once a
proposal is accepted a speaker is entitled to:
* Free registration, which holds all of the benefits of a Professional Delegate
* Ticket Exclusive tickets to the Speakers' Dinner for the speaker and their
* immediate family One free family ticket to the Partners' Programme

If your proposal includes more than one speaker, these additional speakers are
not entitled to free registration or to any extra benefits.

linux.conf.au does not and will not pay speakers to present at the conference.

linux.conf.au is able to provide limited financial assistance for some
speakers, for instance, where the cost of flights or accommodation might
prohibit a speaker from attending. Please note, however, that there is a
limited budget for travel assistance and that asking for assistance could
affect your chances of acceptance.

=== Recording and Licensing ===

To increase the number of people that can view your presentation, linux.conf.au
might record your talk and make it publicly available after the event. When
submitting your proposal you will be asked to release materials relating to
your presentation under a Creative Commons ShareAlike License. Additionally, if
you are discussing software in your presentation, you must ensure the software
has an appropriate open licence.

For more information, see:  http://lca2013.linux.org.au/cfp

=== About Linux Australia ===

Linux Australia is the peak body for open source communities around Australia,
and as such represents approximately 3500 Free and Open Source users and
developers. Linux Australia supports the organisation of this international
Free Software conference in a different Australasian city each year.

For more information about Linux Australia see: http://www.linux.org.au/

=== Papers Enquiries ===

linux.conf.au 2013 Papers Committee Email: papers-chair at lca2013.linux.org.au