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The first ever conference of the [[Open Sustainability Network]]!
The first ever conference of the [[Open Sustainability Network]]!


This is a BarCamp style conference about free content and knowledge sharing in sustainability, international development, [[appropriate technology]] and solutions to poverty. It is open to all those interested in these issues.
This is a BarCamp style conference about free content and [[knowledge sharing]] in sustainability, [[international development]], [[appropriate technology]] and solutions to poverty. It is open to all those interested in these issues.
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==Proceedings==
[[OSNCamp 2008 Proceedings]] (ie. notes from OSNCamp)
== Where, when? ==
== Where, when? ==
:;October 18-19, 2008
:;9am-4pm (tentative)
:;San Francisco State University
:;1600 Holloway Ave
:;San Francisco, CA, 94132


San Francisco, Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, 2008.
'''Saturday: Jack Adams hall, Cesar Chavez building'''


* [http://sfsustudentcenter.com facilities at San Francisco State University], with a main conference room seating 375 and several break out rooms.
'''Sunday: Room HUM 115 in the nearby Humanities (HUM) Building. Follow the signs.'''


Daytime schedule: 9am to 4pm at the [[OSNCon/For_attendees | SFSU facility]].  Various group meetings around San Francisco after hours.
* The Facilities at [http://sfsustudentcenter.com facilities at San Francisco State University], with a main conference room seating 375 and several break out rooms.  [http://open-sustainability-network.googlegroups.com/attach/00cdb7051c44aa2c/campus+map+copy.jpg?view=1&part=4] from our Google Group showing where stuff is)
* Daytime schedule: 9am to 4pm at the [[OSNCon/For_attendees | SFSU facility]].  Various group meetings around San Francisco after hours.
Map of San Francisco State University.<br>''Click to enlarge:''<br>
 
[[Image:OSNCamp map of SFSU.jpg|700px|CENTER]]
 
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== Who should come? ==
== Who should come? ==
Everyone interested in exploring free content and knowledge sharing in sustainability, international development, appropriate technology and solutions to poverty. However, OSN is inclusive of all communities working online to improve the world, so our scope is broader than this.


Everyone interested in exploring free content and knowledge sharing in sustainability, international development, appropriate technology and solutions to poverty.  Appropedia's angle is somewhat the directions of sustainable international development and poverty reduction. However, OSN's is inclusive of all communities working online to improve the world, so our scope is broader.
== Why? ==
Thousands of organizations and millions of people are currently working to effectively tackle a set of profound global challenges through the creation, adoption and commercialization of sustainable approaches and clean technologies. Our efforts are fragmented. It is time to promote a culture of working together while maintaining our own special niches by leveraging shared and openly licensed solutions.


=== Folks who are planning on coming ===
This conference is organized by a coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to positive social change. Appropedia is only providing the forum through which we collaborate. Join us for the first Open Sustainability Network unconference as we explore free content and knowledge sharing in sustainability, international development, appropriate technology and solutions to poverty.
 
 
<span style="font-size:1.25em">'''Why a conference?'''</span>
 
Bring a critical mass of like-minded people in close contact for many hours to make progress, identify key initiatives and challenges, and build new relationships to continue fostering positive change in support of Open Sustainability.
 
=== Who's coming ===
Please see our [[OSNCon/Registration|registration page]] if you plan to attend
Please see our [[OSNCon/Registration|registration page]] if you plan to attend
=== Folks to invite ===
=== Folks to invite ===
Please see the [[OpenSustainabilityCamp_2008/Invite |Invite page]] for both the draft invitation wording, and (growing) list of invitees with their status.
Please see the [[OSNCamp_2008/Invite |Invite page]] for both the draft invitation wording, and (growing) list of invitees with their status.


== Format ==
== About OSN ==
{{main|Open Sustainability Network Conference 2008/format}}
Open Sustainability Network arose from the desire of many like-minded people and organizations to find ways to collaborate on a shared desire for open solutions to foster sustainability.  See the main article at [[Open Sustainability Network]].


* Mainly or entirely "unconference" or "BarCamp" in style , i.e. ad hoc, anyone can run a session.  
== How: the format ==
* {{main|Open Sustainability Network Conference 2008/format}}
* In summary: mainly or entirely "unconference" or "BarCamp" in style , i.e. ad hoc, anyone can run a session.  
* Many sessions will be [[OpenSustainabilityCamp_2008/presentations|announced beforehand]].
* Many sessions will be [[OpenSustainabilityCamp_2008/presentations|announced beforehand]].
* Informal activities are planned for [[Open Sustainability Network Conference 2008/evenings|evenings]].


== Presentations ==
== Presentations ==
If you want to present, or see who is presenting, go to [[Open Sustainability Network Conference 2008/presentations]]. You don't have to tell us before the day - or even before the hour, if there's a free slot - but we like it if you did.
If you want to present, or see who is presenting, go to [[Open Sustainability Network Conference 2008/presentations]]. You don't have to tell us before the day - or even before the hour, if there's a free slot - but we like it if you did.


== Registration ==
== Registration ==
Please [[OSNCon/Registration|register]], to guarantee your place.
Please [[OSNCon/Registration|register]], to guarantee your place.


== Sponsorship ==
== Sponsorship ==
 
Sponsorship is very welcome! We are particularly looking for someone willing to cover the cost of lunch. Please contact one of the organizers, e.g. Curt, via his [[User talk:Curtbeckmann|talk page]].
Sponsorship is very welcome! Please contact one of the organizers, e.g. Curt, via his [[User talk:Curtbeckmann|talk page]].


== Organizing ==
== Organizing ==
 
Want to help? Great! Please see [[Open Sustainability Network Conference 2008/planning]]. Or [[OSNCon/Volunteer|Volunteer]].
Want to help? Great! Please see [[Open Sustainability Network Conference 2008/planning]].
 
== Still needed ==
 
*Volunteers for
**logo t-shirt design
**helping distribute t-shirts and lunches
**host an out-of-towner for a night


== External links ==
== External links ==
* http://www.opensustainabilitynetwork.org
* http://www.opensustainabilitynetwork.org
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Revision as of 13:09, 3 January 2013

The first ever conference of the Open Sustainability Network!

This is a BarCamp style conference about free content and knowledge sharing in sustainability, international development, appropriate technology and solutions to poverty. It is open to all those interested in these issues.

Proceedings

OSNCamp 2008 Proceedings (ie. notes from OSNCamp)

Where, when?

October 18-19, 2008
9am-4pm (tentative)
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, CA, 94132

Saturday: Jack Adams hall, Cesar Chavez building

Sunday: Room HUM 115 in the nearby Humanities (HUM) Building. Follow the signs.

Map of San Francisco State University.
Click to enlarge:

CENTER

Who should come?

Everyone interested in exploring free content and knowledge sharing in sustainability, international development, appropriate technology and solutions to poverty. However, OSN is inclusive of all communities working online to improve the world, so our scope is broader than this.

Why?

Thousands of organizations and millions of people are currently working to effectively tackle a set of profound global challenges through the creation, adoption and commercialization of sustainable approaches and clean technologies. Our efforts are fragmented. It is time to promote a culture of working together while maintaining our own special niches by leveraging shared and openly licensed solutions.

This conference is organized by a coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to positive social change. Appropedia is only providing the forum through which we collaborate. Join us for the first Open Sustainability Network unconference as we explore free content and knowledge sharing in sustainability, international development, appropriate technology and solutions to poverty.


Why a conference?

Bring a critical mass of like-minded people in close contact for many hours to make progress, identify key initiatives and challenges, and build new relationships to continue fostering positive change in support of Open Sustainability.

Who's coming

Please see our registration page if you plan to attend

Folks to invite

Please see the Invite page for both the draft invitation wording, and (growing) list of invitees with their status.

About OSN

Open Sustainability Network arose from the desire of many like-minded people and organizations to find ways to collaborate on a shared desire for open solutions to foster sustainability. See the main article at Open Sustainability Network.

How: the format

Presentations

If you want to present, or see who is presenting, go to Open Sustainability Network Conference 2008/presentations. You don't have to tell us before the day - or even before the hour, if there's a free slot - but we like it if you did.

Registration

Please register, to guarantee your place.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is very welcome! We are particularly looking for someone willing to cover the cost of lunch. Please contact one of the organizers, e.g. Curt, via his talk page.

Organizing

Want to help? Great! Please see Open Sustainability Network Conference 2008/planning. Or Volunteer.

External links

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