[IndiChix] Fwd: LCA09 Opens Call for Papers!

[Philip Tellis]

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From: Leah Duncan
Date: 2008/7/4
Subject: LCA09 Opens Call for Papers!


Hi All,

The LCA09 team is pleased to announce that the Call For Papers (and Call
for Mini-Confs) is open as of today. So march on down to
http://linux.conf.au to submit your paper abstracts or mini-conf
proposals (or just come on over to check out the new website).

Looking forward to seeing some more high-calibre presentations for next
year's conference!

Below is the press release that goes with the announcement.

Cheers,

Ben Powell
Leah Duncan
LCA 09 Coordinator


Hobart TAS, Australia-- (4th July 2008) ----


Linux.conf.au  - Hobart Conference 2009 Opens Call for Papers


Linux.conf.au has announced the opening of the call for papers on Friday
4th July 2008, giving the open source software community the chance to
present at one of the world's premier technical conferences.

The call for papers will remain open for a month, after which the best
papers will be selected by an expert panel.

Ben Powell, President of the Tasmanian Linux Users Group, says the 10th
annual Linux.conf.au is expected to attract influential speakers from
the international and local technical Linux and Open Source communities.

"This is the first time that the conference has been held in Hobart and
given the unique location, and that it is celebrating its 10th
anniversary this year, we expect to see significant interest from local
and international speakers and delegates," said Mr Powell.

It is expected that over 100 speakers will be chosen to present at the
Hobart conference from a large pool of international and local submissions.

"The conference provides a unique opportunity for Tasmanians to discuss
their ideas on an international stage, and for business to support IT
innovation," said Mr Powell.

"This year's Linux conference is expected to bring 700 delegates to the
Tasmania to enjoy one of Australia's premiere technical conferences,
with presentations by many of the leading experts in free and open
source software.

"The conference also provides an opportunity to showcase Tasmania to the
world's technical community, with many delegates keen to take in
Tasmania's famous food, wine and beautiful scenery during their stay.

"Previous years' conferences have seen up to 100 influential
international and national speakers from major IT companies and
projects, with submissions for the opportunity to speak at Australia's
internationally renowned event growing every year," said Mr Powell.

The conference will also present the best of open source software with
presentations, displays and hands-on demonstrations at the conference
free public Open Day for the Tasmanian technical industry and general
community.

"We expect to see a number of our own local speakers feature in the
lineup, so this will be a great opportunity for our own IT community to
really shine on the international stage," said Mr Powell.

Linux.conf.au, the National Linux Conference, will be held January 19-24
in Hobart at the University of Tasmania. More information about the
paper submission process can be found at http://www.linux.conf.au.

Businesses can support Linux.conf.au by visiting the website
www.linux.conf.au/become_a_sponsor

Media enquiries: Linux.conf.au on +61 432 996 932 or media at marchsouth.org