CFP - draft

[Matthias Kalle Dalheimer]

On Saturday 12 April 2003 17.59, you wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Kalle compiled a draft for a CFP (see below, thank you Kalle), heavily
> inspired by the Linux Tag. Given the meaningful deadlines, we need to get
> this out really soon now.
>
> What might still be improved is the list of fields:
>
> - Qt programming tricks
> - kdelibs programming tricks
> - DCOP development
> - KParts development
> - KOffice development
> - aRts development
> - programming tools
> - programming patterns and development strategies
> - project management issues
> - internationalization
> - documentation
> - ...
>
> Since we say that "Everything KDE-related will be considered", maybe we
> don't have to be that specific?  What about talks on real-world projects
> deploying KDE in a big scale? The conference is meant to be interesting for
> KDE developer as well, maybe there is some real interest in seeing how our
> code is used out there?

The idea with these lists is usually to get people started to think about 
possible topics. But it doesn't hurt at all to make this list bigger.

>
> And maybe we should stress the fact that we also plan to do a 15 min
> presentation track, where KDE authors have the possibility to present their
> work to other interested developers, potentially gaining new contributors
> and co-developers.
>
> Ralf, others, any futher comments?
>
> Kalle, are you subscribed to novehrady at kde.org list?

I think so, yes.

Kalle

>
>
> Matthias
>
>
>
> ---------------------
>
> KDE Developers' Conference - Call for Papers
> August 2xth to 2xth
> Zamek, NovŽe Hrady, Czech Republic
>
>
> Conference Program
>
> The KDE Developers' Conference is a meeting of worldwide KDE
> gathers. It will start with two days of technical talks and end with a
> three-day hacking session. Besides, there will be lots of time for
> socializing.
>
> Do you have a particular expertise related to KDE programming that
> could be useful for your fellow developers? Do you want to present a
> particular programming pattern, a tool, a development strategy, or
> anything else that helps KDE developers become more productive? Then
> consider talking about it at the KDE Developers' Conference.
>
> We sollicit submissions for presentations from, but not restricted to
> the following fields. Everything KDE-related will be considered.
>
> - Qt programming tricks
> - kdelibs programming tricks
> - DCOP development
> - KParts development
> - KOffice development
> - aRts development
> - programming tools
> - programming patterns and development strategies
> - project management issues
> - internationalization
> - documentation
> - ...
>
>
> Technical talks will be scheduled for 45 minutes talk and 15 minutes
> Q&A. In some cases, it may be possible to occupy two slots for a total
> talk time of 90 minutes. Please note this in your abstract if you
> require this.
>
> There will also be room for short presentations of 15 minutes each,
> and submissions for these are very welcome as well.
>
> Finally, BoF sessions can be announced in advance or planned on the
> spot. A limited number of group rooms will be available for BoFs.
>
>
> Submission Guidelines
>
>
> Submissions will be accepted only electronically. Those proposing to
> present papers should submit an abstract and a brief biography using a
> form by email to nove-hrady-comittee at kde.org. The conference language
> is English. The abstracts will be reviewed by the program committee
> based on content, presentation and suitability for the event. Accepted
> speakers will be notified and will be required to submit a written
> paper of about ten pages (two to three pages for short presentations)
> for inclusion in the conference proceedings. The papers must be in an
> XML/DocBook format. Detailed guidelines will be provided to accepted
> speakers. Submissions violating these rules or the formatting
> guidelines may not be considered for publication.
>
>
> Licensing of Accepted Papers
>
>
> On acceptance, authors will be required to sign a Free Document
> License that grants an unlimited, non-exclusive right to KDE e. V. and
> its partners to publish the papers both in electronic form on CD-ROM
> and the website and in paper form for the conference proceedings and
> magazines. Your submission indicates that you agree to these
> terms. Papers accompanied by non-disclosure agreement forms can not be
> accepted, and will not be reviewed. Papers will be held in full
> confidence during the reviewing process. Authors of accepted papers
> will be encouraged to supply electronic versions of their papers, as
> well as source code and raw data to help others replicate and better
> understand their results.
>
>
> Location
>
> The KDE Developers' Conference will take place at the Zamek ("Castle")
> in Nove Hrady in the Northern part of the Czech Republic in Central
> Europe. Nove Hrady cannot easily be reached by public transportations,
> but a shuttle service will be provided from Prague-Ruzyne airport and
> Prague Central Station.
>
>
> Speaker Incentives and Financial Compensation
>
> The KDE Developers' Conference is run by KDE e.V., a non-profit
> organizationof volunteering professionals and enthusiasts of free and
> open-source software. We only have a limited budget for this
> conference, and cannot generally pay travel expenses or any other
> reimbursement or gratification to speakers. We can provide
> accomodation and boarding at a very low price (expect about 15-20
> Euros per day for full board and lodging, but don't expect luxury
> accomodation), and the shuttle service from and to Prague will be free
> of charge.
>
> KDE e.V. is solliciting donations from companies and individuals
> towards this conference. These donations will be used both for running
> the conference and for bursaries for delegates from other continents
> and/or without income. These bursaries will be given according to the
> following priorities:
>
> - Delegates with an accepted paper, no or low income and a residence
> outside of Europe.
> - Delegates with an accepted paper and no or low income.
> - Delegates who are KDE e.V. members or have applied for membership,
> with no income and a residence outside of Europe.
> - Delegates who are KDE e.V. members or have applied for membership,
> with no income.
> - Delegates who are KDE e.V. members or have applied for membership
> with a residence outside of Europe.
> - Delegates who are KDE e.V. members or have applied for membership.
>
> Please note that even if we can grant you a bursary, you will still be
> expected to pay a part of trip yourself, as well as your boarding and
> lodging.
>
> We are not able to pay any royalties for presenters.
>
>
> Important Dates
>
>
> Please submit your contributions no later than the indicated dates:
>
> Abstract submission deadline:
> May 15, 2003
>
> Acceptance notification:
> June 1, 2003
>
> Final papers due:
> June 30, 2003
>
> all 23:59 UTC
>
>
>
> For the Program Comittee
>
> Matthias Kalle Dalheimer
> President, KDE e.V.

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Matthias Kalle Dalheimer
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