DebConf16/DebianDay
* There is a messy, discussion version of the Open weekend at https://wiki.debconf.org/wiki/DebConf16/DebianDayMessy
* Hardware discussion: https://wiki.debconf.org/wiki/DebConf16/DebianDay_Hardware (relating to debconf-discuss thread "hardware which runs Debian or a blend or a sub-set, debian blends, gaming on open day/week-end.")
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The weekend of 2 and 3 July is targeted at the general public where events of interest to a wider audience are offered, ranging from topics specific to Debian to a wider appreciation of the open and maker movements (and not just IT-related!). Activities include hardware hacking, posters, talks and workshops, as well as a job fair. The Open Festival is free to attend.
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The Open Weekend is a great possibility for interested users to meet our community, for us to widen our community, and for our sponsors to increase their visibility.
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[edit] The Open Festival of DebConf (the annual Debian conference)
The weekend of 2 and 3 July is targeted at the general public where events of interest to a wider audience are offered, ranging from topics specific to Debian to a wider appreciation of the open and maker movements (and not just IT-related!).
The Open Weekend is a great possibility for interested users to meet our community, for us to widen our community, and for our sponsors to increase their visibility.
[edit] Activities
[edit] Hardware Exhibition & Hacking
There is a current trend towards developing open hardware, and embedded systems.
[edit] Poster Art Exhibition
There will be a poster exhibition - think information art exhibition rather than 'conference'. If you have data visualisation work, please consider sharing it with us!
[edit] Talks
During the open weekend there will be talks by local and international guests.
[edit] Notes
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The Open Weekend is generally very informal and relaxed, with specific events scheduled as requested by participants.
Venue: Menzies level 3, University of Cape Town Upper Campus, Rondebosch. Map: [1]
For more up-to-date info visit the wiki: https://wiki.debconf.org/wiki/DebConf16/Open_Festival
Industry is welcome to exhibit public-minded offerings.
Government and community groups are welcome to exhibit their activities.
Space will be provided for impromptu hack and tinker sessions, please contact us beforehand if possible to assist in planning, but you are also welcome to just show up on the day.
Contact indiebio@debconf.org for more information or to get involved. Please put "Open Festival" in your subject line.
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[edit] Saturday 2 July 2016
- Job Fair
- Workshops
- Lightning talks: Tell us what you are working on!
- Information Art Exhibition / Posters
- Linux Installation Assistance - CLUG (Cape Linux Users Group)
[edit] Sunday 3 July 2016: Debian Day
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- 10:00 - 11:00 Lightning talks
- space for open weekend projects as a approx 15 minutes long talks
- 11:00 - 13:00 Long lunch jol
- 13:00 Talk: Open Hardware (or talk by e.g. Robyn Farah, or Adi Eyal)
- 14:00 Introduction to Debian (Hopefully enrico speaking?)
- 15:00 Plenary: Non-technical Opening DebConf talk
- 16:00 Orienteering ice-breaker: learn the campus, end with a well-earned beer.
Throughout the day:
- Workshops
- Lightning talks: Tell us what you are working on!
- Information Art Exhibition / Posters
- Linux Installation Assistance - CLUG (Cape Linux Users Group)
Industry is welcome to exhibit public-minded offerings.
Government and community groups are welcome to exhibit their activities.
Space will be provided for impromptu hack and tinker sessions, please contact us beforehand if possible to assist in planning, but you are also welcome to just show up on the day.
Contact registration@debconf.org for more information or to get involved. Please put "Open Weekend" in your subject line.
