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Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference
'''Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference'''


Dates: August ??, 2013 - August ??, 2013
'''Dates:''' August 9, 2013 - August 12, 2013<BR>
Location: TBD
'''Location:''' Charleston, SC, USA<BR>
'''Main Website:''' http://flocktofedora.com<BR>
'''Schedule site:''' http://flock2013.sched.org/<BR>


= Overview =
= Overview =
For x years, Fedora users and developers have gathered at an event named for them, the Fedora Users and Developers conference (FUDCon). Flock is a brand new
For 8 years, Fedora users and developers have gathered at an event named for them, the Fedora Users and Developers conference (FUDCon). Flock is a brand new
conference for Fedora contributors to come together, discuss new ideas, work to make those ideas a reality, and continue to promote the core
conference for Fedora contributors to come together, discuss new ideas, work to make those ideas a reality, and continue to promote the core
values of the Fedora Community: Freedom, Friends, Features, and First.
values of the Fedora Community: Freedom, Friends, Features, and First.


It replaces FUDCon in the North America (NA) and Europe/Middle East (EMEA) regions (but not in LATAM or APAC).
It replaces FUDCon in the North America (NA) and Europe/Middle East (EMEA) regions (but not in LATAM or APAC). Please visit the sites above for information.  
 
= Format =
Flock will have four days of scheduled content, one social outing day, and two optional days at the end for open hacking. Interested presenters will submit a title, abstract, and categorization for talks, hackfests, sprints, or workshops. There will also be a block of time for lightning talks, which will not require scheduling before Flock.
 
== Presentation Categories ==
Ambassadors
ARM
Cloud
Community
Design
Desktop
Fonts
Games
Hardware
Infrastructure
Marketing
QA
Security
SIG
Other
 
(Need to add types, "Presentation (45 min)", "Hackfest (2hr)", "Sprint (2hr)", "Workshop (2hr)")
 
== Schedule Framework ==
 
Day 0: Arrival in afternoon-evening for most people. Setup with early bird volunteers.<BR>
Day 1: FPL Keynote, scheduled talks, LUNCH, workshops/sprints/mini-hackfests (scheduled), then evening fun event (dinner, movies, games, bowling, something fun)<BR>
Day 2: Scheduled talks, LUNCH, workshops/sprints/mini-hackfests (scheduled), then evening fun event (dinner, movies, games, bowling, something fun) <BR>
Day 3: Social Outing Day<BR>
Day 4: Scheduled talks, LUNCH, workshops/sprints/mini-hackfests (scheduled), then evening fun event (dinner, movies, games, bowling, something fun) <BR>
Day 5: Scheduled talks, LUNCH, workshops/sprints/mini-hackfests (scheduled), then evening fun event (dinner, movies, games, bowling, something fun) <BR>
Day 6: Optional open hackfests <BR>
Day 7: Optional open hackfests <BR>
 
There will be a block for Lightning Talks, I'm thinking maybe at the beginning of Day 4.
Seems like running from 10 - 6 is ideal, but we could run longer.
 
== External Participation ==
Every session should be video streamed, or at the least recorded. If we can stream, we should have someone dedicated to the room running IRC for questions. We should test this in advance of the actual event to ensure it works well. There should also be a “proctor” per room, that announces the speaker and watches the time.
 
= Sponsors =
See [[Flock:Sponsors]]
 
= Logistics =
== Venue ==
This is not 100% locked in yet, but in order to keep costs down for this event, we would need a venue that is donated to us at no cost. The College of Charleston (South Carolina, USA) is willing, but they need to confirm dates.
 
=== College of Charleston ===
2 buildings available for reservation. There are three auditorium type rooms available, one with about 500 seats, one with 300 seats and another with about 200. The classrooms would seat around 30 to 40 people and have modern projection systems.
http://www.cofc.edu/
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&q=66+George+Street+Charleston,+SC+29424
 
== Catering ==
We have to use the College of Charleston Catering.
 
* Carafe of Regular Coffee with Half and Half, Flavored Creamers, Sugars and Sweeteners (Serves 10) - $12.00 (cups included)
 
* Assorted Wrap Buffet $11.00 Per Person
Choice of three of the following: Grilled Chicken Caesar, Turkey Club, Steak, and Vegetarian Wraps
Includes choice of two Sides, choice of Dessert, Ice Water and Sweet Tea.
* All American Grill $11.50 Per Person
Hot Dogs and Hamburgers with Buns
Choice of 2 Sides
Cheese Tray
Platter with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickle
Condiments
Choice of Cookies, Brownies or Lemon Stickies
Choice of Sweet Iced Tea OR Lemonade
Veggie Burgers available upon request
 
more meal options: https://cofccatering.catertrax.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?categoryID=15&cat=Picnics%2C+Cookouts%2C+Casual+Meals&intOrderID=&intCustomerID=
 
== Lodging ==
TBD
== Social Day ==
Initial idea: scavenger hunt/amazing race event day
 
== Transportation ==
=== Air ===
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is South Carolina's busiest airport. It is serviced by:
* American Airlines: https://www.aa.com/
* Delta: https://www.delta.com/
* JetBlue (from JFK and BOS): https://www.jetblue.com/
* Southwest: https://www.southwest.com
* United Airlines: http://www.united.com/
* US Airways: http://www.usairways.com/
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_International_Airport
 
=== Bus ===
It may be possible to have a chartered bus in a major nearby city (Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte) to pick up international arrivals and bring them to Charleston.
 
=== Train ===
Amtrak has service to Charleston. North Charleston, SC (CHS)
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am%2Fam2Station%2FStation_Page&code=CHS
 
= Perks =
== Goodie Bags ==
Money permitting, we should have goodie bags for attendees.
== Event Shirt ==
Nice shirts too. Community designed!
 
== Merchandise Sales ==
Selling Fedora SWAG? Might be possible now.
 
 
= Notes and Administrivia =
 
== The Name ==
Does Flock stand for anything? Not sure. We thought about it as an acronym. There are obvious Fedora related items for all the letters, but we could also just go with a concept of a "flock" of birds, flying together.
 
== Comparison Notes ==
=== DebConf ===
Sessions start at 10 AM, Lunch break from 1:00 - 3:00. Last session ends at 6:45 PM.
* “Hack” days are done beforehand as needed, called “Debian Camp”
* One day's sessions are targeted at users (“Debian Day”)
* Eucalyptus, ARM sponsors Debconf (Bronze)
* DebConf 2012's budget was around $150,000
* Bronze sponsors (>= $2000): Logo on web pages and in full-page thank-you ad in Linux Magazine)
* Silver sponsors (>= $5000): same as bronze + logo on tshirts and conference bags, bag filler included
* Gold sponsors (>= $12,500): same as silver + bigger and better positioned logo, logo on banner in lobby and in all video transmissions
* Platinum sponsors (>= $25,000): same as gold + logo on banner behind podiums, mention in all press releases for conference)
DebConf Arrival Day 0 (Sunday):
- Tutorials
- In the evening, DPL speaks
DebConf Day 1 (Monday):
- Welcome Talk
- Presentations (pre-submitted)
(Maximum of two talks per time slot, 45 min - 1 hour slots)
- Cheese & Wine Party
DebConf Day 2 (Tuesday)
- Presentations (pre-submitted)
(Maximum of two talks per time slot, 45 min - 1 hour slots)
- Conference banquet
DebConf Day 3 (Wednesday)
- Social Day Trip outing
DebConf Day 4 (Thursday) 
- Presentations (pre-submitted)
(Maximum of two talks per time slot, 45 min - 1 hour slots)
- Group Photo during lunch session (2:30 - 3:00)
DebConf Day 5 (Friday)
- Presentations (pre-submitted)
(Maximum of two talks per time slot, 45 min - 1 hour slots)
DebConf Day 6 (Saturday)
- Presentations (pre-submitted)
(Maximum of two talks per time slot, 45 min - 1 hour slots)
- Closing ceremony (6:00 - 7:00)
 
=== OpenSuse Conference ===
* 4 days long (colocated with “LinuxDays in 2012”) (Friday - Monday) Expanding to five days in 2013, no schedule visibility.
* 3-4 rooms (300 person, 100 person, and 25 person)
* Runs from 10 AM to 6 PM, lunch break from 1 PM to 2:30 PM.
* Group photo at the end of lunch break at last day
* Sessions are 1 hr long
* Welcome party on Friday, big party on Saturday
* Has a traditional “Expo floor” with Booth spaces
* Bronze (1000 Euro) - Logo in workshop rooms, 4 sponsor passes
* Silver (3000 Euro) - Logo in main and secondary conf rooms, 2 min talk time at closing, bag inserts, 6 sponsor passes
* Gold (5000 Euro) - Logo on welcome banner and in rooms, 3 min talk time at closing, bag inserts, 10 sponsor passes, video display at entrance
* Can also sponsor Ice Cream, Party, Coffee/Tea
* All sponsors get booth space, job board space
* AdHoc sessions in addition to scheduled talks on last two days
 
=== Ubuntu Developer Summit (old model) ===
* 5 days long (Mon - Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
* 9 tracks:
- Cloud
- Community
- Design
- Desktop
- Foundations
- Hardware
- Other
- QA
- Security
* Sessions roughly an hour long
* One hour for lunch (1:00 - 2:00)
* Keynote session in the morning on day 1, and 15min plenary (sponsor) sessions from 2-3 each day (used for lightning talks on last day), closing keynote on day 5.


[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:Flock]]
[[Category:Flock]]

Revision as of 18:02, 27 June 2013

Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference

Dates: August 9, 2013 - August 12, 2013
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Main Website: http://flocktofedora.com
Schedule site: http://flock2013.sched.org/

Overview

For 8 years, Fedora users and developers have gathered at an event named for them, the Fedora Users and Developers conference (FUDCon). Flock is a brand new conference for Fedora contributors to come together, discuss new ideas, work to make those ideas a reality, and continue to promote the core values of the Fedora Community: Freedom, Friends, Features, and First.

It replaces FUDCon in the North America (NA) and Europe/Middle East (EMEA) regions (but not in LATAM or APAC). Please visit the sites above for information.