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|eventdescription=FOSDEM is probably the most developer-oriented European Free and Open Source conference. It is taking place in Brussels, Belgium on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February 2012. Apart from having many invited speakers, the conference offers developer rooms, stands and lightning talks to projects from the Free and Open Source community. [http://fosdem.org/2012/ More info…] | |eventdescription=FOSDEM is probably the most developer-oriented European Free and Open Source conference. It is taking place in Brussels, Belgium on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February 2012. Apart from having many invited speakers, the conference offers developer rooms, stands and lightning talks to projects from the Free and Open Source community. [http://fosdem.org/2012/ More info…] | ||
FOSDEM will take place at the ULB Campus | FOSDEM will take place at the ULB Campus Solbosch. | ||
'''ULB Campus Solbosh<br> Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, 50<br> 1050 Bruxelles<br> [http://fosdem.org/2012/maps/campus (see map)]''' | '''ULB Campus Solbosh<br> Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, 50<br> 1050 Bruxelles<br> [http://fosdem.org/2012/maps/campus (see map)]''' | ||
|eventowner=BenoitL | |||
|eventwebsite=http://fosdem.org/2012/ | |||
|eventstartdate=2012/02/04 12:00:00 AM | |||
|eventenddate=2012/02/05 12:00:00 AM | |||
|city=Brussels | |city=Brussels | ||
|country=Belgium | |country=Belgium | ||
|eventlocation= | |eventlocation=ULB Campus Solbosch | ||
|eventregion=EMEA | |eventregion=EMEA | ||
|eventattendance=>1000 | |eventattendance=>1000 | ||
}} | }} | ||
= Practical Information = | |||
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== Registration == | == Registration == | ||
Please add yourself to [[Fosdem:2012:Attendees]]. | |||
All participants who are official speakers in the by Mozilla DevRoom and Mozilla volunteers helping with our participation at the event will be eligible for sponsorship. | All participants who are official speakers in the by Mozilla DevRoom and Mozilla volunteers helping with our participation at the event will be eligible for sponsorship. | ||
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Every year Mozilla developers and contributors have a dedicated room (ie. Mozilla DevRoom) for the 2 days, in which to hold talks and sessions. | Every year Mozilla developers and contributors have a dedicated room (ie. Mozilla DevRoom) for the 2 days, in which to hold talks and sessions. | ||
This year, Mozilla will have: | |||
* room U.218A (next to Chavanne) with 363 seats; | |||
* a video projector (VGA); | |||
* wireless internet; | |||
on Saturday and Sunday, for 8 hours each day. | |||
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*'''room H.1301''' on Sat 5th from 13:00 to 19:00 and on Sun 6th from 09:00 to 17:00, | *'''room H.1301''' on Sat 5th from 13:00 to 19:00 and on Sun 6th from 09:00 to 17:00, | ||
*a video projector (with VGA cable) | *a video projector (with VGA cable) | ||
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The schedule is currently under construction. | The schedule is currently under construction. | ||
If you want to propose a talk, just add it to the [[Fosdem:2012/Proposals|Proposals page]]. | If you want to propose a talk, just add it to the [[Fosdem:2012/Proposals|Proposals page]] '''before 2011-12-31'''. You will be notified before 2012-01-08 if your talk is accepted. | ||
== Mozilla Booth == | == Mozilla Booth == | ||
There will be a booth manned by Mozilla volunteers in the main conference building. The goal is | There will be a booth manned by Mozilla volunteers in the main conference building. The goal is three-fold: | ||
# to evangelize and answer questions; | |||
# to recruit new volunteers; | |||
# distribute merchandise. | |||
If you would like to volunteer to help man the booth, make sure to sign-up in the chart below. In general, if you notice that someone has been at the stand for a while, please don't hesitate to switch places with him/her! | If you would like to volunteer to help man the booth, make sure to sign-up in the chart below. In general, if you notice that someone has been at the stand for a while, please don't hesitate to switch places with him/her! Also, please help to keep the place clean and tidy! | ||
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== Getting Around in Brussels (MAP) == | == Getting Around in Brussels (MAP) == | ||
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All sponsored Mozilla speakers will receive a 3-Day travel pass in their hotel welcome pack (subject to availability - it could be that we've | All sponsored Mozilla speakers will receive a 3-Day travel pass in their hotel welcome pack (subject to availability - it could be that we've rune out of them when you ask for one). If you haven't received one, contact William to see if you can get one. '''Mozilla cannot guarantee that you will have one.''' If you do not have one, don't panic, you can easily buy a bus ticket on the bus :) | ||
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A [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=en&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=fr&msa=0&ll=50.847912,4.353654&spn=0.007072,0.019312&z=16&msid=115854119119909607729.0004622b3cdb1725c9ae1 practical Google map] is available with all the relevant spots for Mozillians during their stay in Brussels. | A [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=en&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=fr&msa=0&ll=50.847912,4.353654&spn=0.007072,0.019312&z=16&msid=115854119119909607729.0004622b3cdb1725c9ae1 practical Google map] is available with all the relevant spots for Mozillians during their stay in Brussels. | ||
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== Traveling by air to Brussels == | == Traveling by air to Brussels == | ||
=== Strike Warning announcement === | |||
Please note that the unions announced a possible country-wide general strike on 30 January 2010. If you plan to arrive on that day, please check with your company for options if the airport is unavailable on that day. More info coming in mid-January. | |||
=== Brussels Airport === | |||
…the airport is less than 20 minutes from the city centre. From 6am till nearly midnight, the AIRPORT CITY EXPRESS train brings you to Midi, Central and North stations four times per hour. A one-way ticket costs 2,60 € second class and 3,90 € first class. The city express train is located in the basement (level -1) of the terminal building itself. | …the airport is less than 20 minutes from the city centre. From 6am till nearly midnight, the AIRPORT CITY EXPRESS train brings you to Midi, Central and North stations four times per hour. A one-way ticket costs 2,60 € second class and 3,90 € first class. The city express train is located in the basement (level -1) of the terminal building itself. | ||
[[Image:Airport to Brussels.gif|frame|none]] | [[Image:Airport to Brussels.gif|frame|none]] | ||
=== Brussels South Charleroi Airport === | |||
Some low-cost flights (Ryanair, Wizzair, …) are operated from there. It is approximately one hour away from the city centre. A [http://www.charleroi-airport.com/en/passengers/acces-and-parking/brussels-city-shuttle/index.html shuttle bus] (1 hour, €13) will bring you from there to Brussels South Railway station. For your return flight, it is recommended that you take this shuttle bus 3 hours prior departure. | |||
== Traveling by train to Brussels == | == Traveling by train to Brussels == | ||
If you are traveling by train to Brussels, it is best for you to get off at the Central Station stop. | |||
Most High-speed trains (TGV, Thalys, Eurostar, ICE) stop at Brussels South (''Gare du Midi'') instead. From there, you can either find a local train to Central Station, or take the Tramway/Metro (line 3 or 4 to ''De Brouckère'', then metro line 1 or 5 to ''Gare Centrale''). | |||
== Hotel == | == Hotel == | ||
Mozilla speakers and staff will be staying at the Novotel Brussels Grand Place. | Mozilla speakers and staff will be staying at the Novotel Brussels Grand Place. | ||
* Information '''how to reach your hotel''' from Central station is [[Fosdem:2010/directions| available here]] | * Information '''how to reach your hotel''' from Central station is [[Fosdem:2010/directions| available here]] | ||
Here are the hotel details | Here are the hotel details: | ||
Novotel Brussels Grand Place | Novotel Brussels Grand Place | ||
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BELGIUM | BELGIUM | ||
Tel: (+32)2/5143333 | Tel: (+32)2/5143333 | ||
Fax | Fax: (+32)2/5117723 | ||
E-mail: H1030@accor.com | E-mail: H1030@accor.com | ||
Nearest metro stop | Nearest metro stop: ''Gare Centrale/Centraal Station'' | ||
[http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/nl/nov/1030/fiche_hotel.shtml See website here] | [http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/nl/nov/1030/fiche_hotel.shtml See website here] | ||
== Other accommodation options == | == Other accommodation options == | ||
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It takes about 35 min from downtown Brussels to FOSDEM by public bus. | It takes about 35 min from downtown Brussels to FOSDEM by public bus. | ||
From station GARE CENTRALE, take [http://www.stib.be/appl/EN/40000Eng/B/40071E.htm Bus 71] traveling towards DELTA. Get out at the station ULB. From there | From station GARE CENTRALE, take [http://www.stib.be/appl/EN/40000Eng/B/40071E.htm Bus 71] traveling towards DELTA. Get out at the station ULB. From there it's a 9 minute footwalk. The total travel takes about 35 minutes. | ||
A detailed map of the ULB campus and of the FOSDEM entrance, can be found here: http://fosdem.org/2012/maps/campus | A detailed map of the ULB campus and of the FOSDEM entrance, can be found here: http://fosdem.org/2012/maps/campus | ||
Revision as of 18:54, 26 December 2011
FOSDEM 2012
Date
The event will start on 2012/02/04 12:00:00 AM till 2012/02/05 12:00:00 AM.
Location
Brussels, Belgium, EMEA
Owner
This event is owned by BenoitL
Attendance
It is estimated that >1000 people will be at the event.
Description
FOSDEM is probably the most developer-oriented European Free and Open Source conference. It is taking place in Brussels, Belgium on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February 2012. Apart from having many invited speakers, the conference offers developer rooms, stands and lightning talks to projects from the Free and Open Source community. More info…
FOSDEM will take place at the ULB Campus Solbosch.
ULB Campus Solbosh
Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, 50
1050 Bruxelles
(see map)
Bugs Associated
Budget ticket : [1]
Swag ticket : [2]
Links
Event Website : http://fosdem.org/2012/
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ULB Campus Solbosh
Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, 50
1050 Bruxelles
(see map)
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Practical Information
Registration
Please add yourself to Fosdem:2012:Attendees.
All participants who are official speakers in the by Mozilla DevRoom and Mozilla volunteers helping with our participation at the event will be eligible for sponsorship.
Sponsorship for Travel and Accommodation
All travel and accommodation costs for speakers giving a talk in the Mozilla DevRoom and for volunteers helping to organize our participation at FOSDEM will be covered by Mozilla.
Mozilla staff who are interested in attending FOSDEM must book their own travel and hotel. A shared twin room can be reserved for them at the Novotel Grand Place if they confirm their attendance by January 8th and pending availability)
All sponsored Mozillians will be staying at the Novotel Grand Place in shared twin rooms. An email containing detailed information on their hotel will be sent to all sponsored participants.
Mozilla DevRoom
Every year Mozilla developers and contributors have a dedicated room (ie. Mozilla DevRoom) for the 2 days, in which to hold talks and sessions.
This year, Mozilla will have:
- room U.218A (next to Chavanne) with 363 seats;
- a video projector (VGA);
- wireless internet;
on Saturday and Sunday, for 8 hours each day.
Schedule
The schedule is currently under construction.
If you want to propose a talk, just add it to the Proposals page before 2011-12-31. You will be notified before 2012-01-08 if your talk is accepted.
Mozilla Booth
There will be a booth manned by Mozilla volunteers in the main conference building. The goal is three-fold:
- to evangelize and answer questions;
- to recruit new volunteers;
- distribute merchandise.
If you would like to volunteer to help man the booth, make sure to sign-up in the chart below. In general, if you notice that someone has been at the stand for a while, please don't hesitate to switch places with him/her! Also, please help to keep the place clean and tidy!
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| 16h00 | |
| 17h00 |
| Hours | Name |
| 09h00 | |
| 10h00 | |
| 11h00 | |
| 12h00 | |
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| 17h00 |
Food, Beverages, and Saturday evening party
Breakfast will be served for sponsored Mozillians staying in one of the hotels Mozilla has secured for the event.
Any other food or drink expenses (including room service and in-room minibar charges and lunch at FOSDEM) are at the expense of the Mozillian.
Saturday night dinner (to be confirmed)
Historically, a dinner for Mozillians has always been organised on the Saturday night of FOSDEM. This year, Mozillians are encouraged to meet and dine with folks from other open projects. Mozilla's organization committee at FOSDEM is exploring different options for a joint-dinner with one or several other open project.
More info about this soon...
Friday Beer Event
As every year, there will be a FOSDEM beer event on Friday night before FOSDEM. We'll be distributing free beer stubs so look out for them :)
Getting Around in Brussels (MAP)
A practical Google map is available with all the relevant spots for Mozillians during their stay in Brussels.
Traveling by air to Brussels
Strike Warning announcement
Please note that the unions announced a possible country-wide general strike on 30 January 2010. If you plan to arrive on that day, please check with your company for options if the airport is unavailable on that day. More info coming in mid-January.
Brussels Airport
…the airport is less than 20 minutes from the city centre. From 6am till nearly midnight, the AIRPORT CITY EXPRESS train brings you to Midi, Central and North stations four times per hour. A one-way ticket costs 2,60 € second class and 3,90 € first class. The city express train is located in the basement (level -1) of the terminal building itself.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Some low-cost flights (Ryanair, Wizzair, …) are operated from there. It is approximately one hour away from the city centre. A shuttle bus (1 hour, €13) will bring you from there to Brussels South Railway station. For your return flight, it is recommended that you take this shuttle bus 3 hours prior departure.
Traveling by train to Brussels
If you are traveling by train to Brussels, it is best for you to get off at the Central Station stop.
Most High-speed trains (TGV, Thalys, Eurostar, ICE) stop at Brussels South (Gare du Midi) instead. From there, you can either find a local train to Central Station, or take the Tramway/Metro (line 3 or 4 to De Brouckère, then metro line 1 or 5 to Gare Centrale).
Hotel
Mozilla speakers and staff will be staying at the Novotel Brussels Grand Place.
- Information how to reach your hotel from Central station is available here
Here are the hotel details:
Novotel Brussels Grand Place 120, rue du Marché Aux Herbes 1000 BRUSSELS BELGIUM Tel: (+32)2/5143333 Fax: (+32)2/5117723 E-mail: H1030@accor.com Nearest metro stop: Gare Centrale/Centraal Station See website here
Other accommodation options
Other great accommodation options exist in Brussels. There are local residents renting couches and private rooms for as little as $30. Also some have reviews.
WiFi
At Fosdem
At FOSDEM, a FREE WiFi network called "FOSDEM" will be very "strong" and there should not be any ambiguity about which network to use. Most 802.11 stacks will likely do the Right Thing[tm] automatically. :-)
Getting from the Hotel to FOSDEM
It takes about 35 min from downtown Brussels to FOSDEM by public bus.
From station GARE CENTRALE, take Bus 71 traveling towards DELTA. Get out at the station ULB. From there it's a 9 minute footwalk. The total travel takes about 35 minutes.
A detailed map of the ULB campus and of the FOSDEM entrance, can be found here: http://fosdem.org/2012/maps/campus
Detailed instructions on how to get there by public transportation can be found here: http://fosdem.org/2012/transportation
Leaving FOSDEM to leave Brussels
From Sunday afternoon till Sunday evening, FOSDEM will provide free transportation by bus from the conference site (ULB Campus Solbosch) to the Brussels-South railway station which has the best connections to Brussels Airport and neighboring countries.
More info soon…
Sponsorship for Travel and Accommodation
More info soon…
Contact Persons
If ever you need anything during your stay in Brussels, or if you need more information, please don't hesitate to contact:
Benoit (Mozilla Belgium community)
benoit.leseul at gmail dot com
(+32) 498 31 67 45
William (Mozilla staff)
william at mozilla dot com
(+33) 626 051 784
IRC
We will set up the #FOSDEM Channel on irc.mozilla.org !
Streaming
TBD
The Aftermath
Photos, Blogposts etc. will be linked here.