[StALUG] FYI: FLOSS UK Unconference Autumn 2010

[garryg]

Sounds interesting. No doubt most of it'd go a mile over my head but there's
only one way to learn. Will keep it mind Rory.

Cheers,

Garry (Gulbrandsen).

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 1:00 PM, <standrews-request at mailman.lug.org.uk>wrote:

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> From: Rory Beaton <rb36 at st-andrews.ac.uk>
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> Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:21:27 +0100
> Subject: [StALUG] FYI: FLOSS UK Unconference Autumn 2010
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> FLOSS UK Unconference Autumn 2010 - http://unconference2010.flossuk.org/
>
> Saturday, 16th October, Birmingham & Midland Institute, England
>
> What is FLOSS UK 2010?
>
> This is our first unconference, and is being held in collaboration
> with local FLOSS groups.
>
> What is an Unconference?
>
> An unconference is a conference where what happens is organised by the
> delegates on the day. The event organisers have to arrange something,
> the main one being a venue, but the rest is down to the delegates. So
> all the hassle of talk submissions, review and scheduling is taken
> away.
>
> Typically:
>
> at the start of the day everyone gets up in turn and says who they
> are, what their interests are and what they'd like to do
> based on this people write proposals on PostIt notes and stick these on
> a board
> a moderator may read out the proposals in turn to gauge interest, and
> if sufficient the proposal will be put on a scheduling board
> delegates may adjust the schedule to avoid clashes, etc.
> The unconference starts?
>
> Experience shows that the unconference format results in high quality
> sessions focussed on what delegates want.
>
> How will FLOSS UK 2010 work?
>
> Because of the numbers we expect, following the above procedure at the
> beginning may be too lengthy, so we propose to invite groups to set up
> their own unconferences within the main event, so far we have:
>
> Linux: local LUGs
> Perl: Birmingham Perlmongers
> PHP: WM PHP Group
> Python: PyCon UK Society
> Ruby: West Midlands Ruby User Group
> (and we're open to offers from other FLOSS groups!)
>
> Groups are able to make preliminary arrangements on this FLOSS UK wiki
> - please let us know if you want your group to be added to the left
> menu (contact unconference2010 - at - flossuk.org).
>
> We will be providing the basic infrastructure only ? venue, wiki, wifi
> internet connectivity, projectors and screens, everything else is up
> to the delegates!
>
> How much will it cost me?
>
> We are aiming to keep the cost of attending this event down to the
> bare minimum. Everyone will be able to afford to come, and as it is a
> one-day event you will not need to incur accommodation costs, though
> several hotels are available for anyone who wishes to stay over.
>
> Why attend?
>
> There are lots of reasons to attend the 2010 Unconference, including:
>
> Keep abreast with new/emerging technologies
> Network with some of the people who are responsible for developing
> critical applications
> Become part of the UK Open Source community - build up informal
> relationships that can be invaluable in problem solving
> Benefit from the experience of delegates with similar interests
>
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