UKUUG OpenTech 2009
The UKUUG has announced OpenTech 2009 to be held in London:
What is OpenTech 2009?
Open Tech 2009 is an informal, low cost, one-day conference on slightly different approaches to technology, democracy and community. Thanks to 4IP for sponsoring the event.What do we need?
- Proposals from people who want to give a presentation, run a panel, organise a tutorial, or run a demo of something new and interesting on something that they think matters or getting people to help.
- Publicity – please blog this announcement, write a newspaper article, forward to mailing lists, and tell your friends!
What topics do we hope to cover?
- Mashups, open data and security
- Disaster politics and technology
- Future of media distribution
- Community engagement
- Democracy 2.0
- Highlights, lowlights and lessons learnt
- Long term thinking on big problems and massive Opportunities
- Tutorials & Workshops – share what you know
If you’ve got an interesting proposal that doesn’t fit into any of the categories above, please send it in anyway!
What have we already got talks or sessions about?
- ID, surveillance and data-sharing
- mySociety
- international disaster management technologies
We’re still looking for more talks on all our topics, so if you want to offer something, we’re waiting to hear your ideas.
How do I submit a proposal?
- Online form via http://www.ukuug.org/events/opentech2009/offer
- Deadline for submissions is midnight on Saturday 1st May 2009
Can I buy or reserve a ticket to the event?
Register at http://www.ukuug.org/events/opentech2009/list and we’ll email you nearer the time with more information
Any other questions?
Read the Submission page or email opentech@ukuug.org
More information at http://www.ukuug.org/events/opentech2009/
Hopefully, If the price is right, I’ll be able to make it down for the event. July is getting to be quite a packed month for events, with LUGRadio Live and State Of The Map.
