CFP - draft

Tue Apr 22 22:03:32 CEST 2003

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On Saturday 12 April 2003 19:41, Matthias Ettrich 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
> - ...

Some more that come to my mind:

- - usability (esp. for the Siemens usability study and the other one in Berlin)
- - accessebility (important for application of KDE in public authorities)
- - interoperability

These topics correspond somewhat to Ralfs proposal to invite BSI. MAybe we 
have some other large scale installations with interesting aspects of using 
KDE?

Greetings,
eva

>
> 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?
>
> 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?
>
>
> Matthias
>
>
>
> ---------------------
>
> KDE Developers' Conference - Call for Papers
> August 2xth to 2xth
> Zamek, Nov´e 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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