Difference between revisions of "FOSS4G-AU 2012"

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=== Unconference Nov 15 ===
 
=== Unconference Nov 15 ===
  
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Set up as an [http://www.scottberkun.com/blog/2006/how-to-run-a-great-unconference-session/ unconference] with an initial kickoff to get organised, followed
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by breaking out into groups.  
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The format resembles traditional "birds-of-a-feather sessions" and lends itself to well to panel discussions, workshops and creativity.
  
 
=== Code Sprint Nov 16th ===
 
=== Code Sprint Nov 16th ===
  
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The second day is set up as a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprint_(software_development) Code Sprint]].
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Traditionally focused on project development, code sprints have proven a great venue for cross project collaboration (especially on standards and interoperability).
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OSGeo code sprints have been used by non-programmers to explore standards, policy, documentation, training, education  and advocacy.
  
 
== Organisation ==
 
== Organisation ==
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* Email: [[http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/aust-nz aust-nz@lists.osgeo.org]]
 
* Email: [[http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/aust-nz aust-nz@lists.osgeo.org]]
 
* Meetup for RSVP: [[http://www.meetup.com/osgeo-aust-nz Aust-NZ Open Source Geospatial Chapter (Meetup)]]
 
* Meetup for RSVP: [[http://www.meetup.com/osgeo-aust-nz Aust-NZ Open Source Geospatial Chapter (Meetup)]]
 
=== Format ===
 
 
[http://www.scottberkun.com/blog/2006/how-to-run-a-great-unconference-session/ Unconference] with an initial kickoff to get organised.
 
 
The format resembles traditional "birds-of-a-feather sessions" and lends itself to well to panel discussions, workshops and creativity.
 

Revision as of 20:46, 24 September 2012

Regional FOSS4G hosted by the Aust-NZ OSGeo chapter. Given the cancelation of FOSS4G 2012 in China, many several groups have pulled together small regional conferences. Why should Australia and New Zealand miss out?

Location

  • QCAT facilities, CSRIO, QLD
  • November: 15th and 16th

Lecture style theatre, smaller meeting rooms. Large site.

Costs

This event is free to attend (thanks CSIRO), however RSVP is mandatory.

Unconference Nov 15

Set up as an unconference with an initial kickoff to get organised, followed by breaking out into groups.

The format resembles traditional "birds-of-a-feather sessions" and lends itself to well to panel discussions, workshops and creativity.

Code Sprint Nov 16th

The second day is set up as a [Code Sprint].

Traditionally focused on project development, code sprints have proven a great venue for cross project collaboration (especially on standards and interoperability).

OSGeo code sprints have been used by non-programmers to explore standards, policy, documentation, training, education and advocacy.

Organisation

Communication