The IDLELO 4 Community Summit

IDLELO 4

The Community Summit

In the framework of the Fourth African Conference on FOSS and the Digital Commons – Idlelo 4, FOSSFA is inviting all members, stakeholders, actors and users of information and communication technology to the Community Summit.

Community Summit for what?

The Community Summit is a type of “un-conference”. It is not a very formal IT conference. The aim of the community summit is to bring users into direct contact with technology experts. This is the right place for you to raise all types of questions, personal or group and get answers to them. FOSSFA will endeavour to invite experts from the field of mechanics, software, software development, hardware, mobile technologies, everyday computer use, career guides, businesses, vendors, service experts, policy advisors, and experts in localisation, programming languages, webmastering, social networks, research and project implementation. Discussions are ongoing to ensure the presence of Google, GNOME, OpenOffice, Oracle, HP, and other industrial players to the summit

Where is the Community Summit taking place?

At the Advanced Information Technology Institute of the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Center for Excellence in ICT. (AITI-KACE). Second Avenue, Opposite Council of State, by Parliament House Accra, Ghana.

How do I locate AITI-KACE?

The road indications are on the website http://www.aiti-kace.com.gh/where-we-are-located 

What are the dates?

The Community Summit is a one-day event. It happens on Sunday the 16th of May, 2010. The Summit will follow immediately after the hands-on trainings and will precede the Idlelo Conference.

Who can attend?

Everybody is welcome to attend.

How much does it cost?

There are no fees for the summit. Entrance is free

What if I want to raise an issue that I want to see discussed?

You are welcome to raise any issues. You can send them even before the summit through email to secretariat@fossfa.net

What if I want to do a mini-workshop

You are welcome. We will use a big auditorium that we may split up for groups. Please plan accordingly

Will FOSSFA Provide lunch?

A light refreshment is scheduled. You can contribute to make it heavier, if you wish

Is there Internet Connection?

There is a wireless Internet access.

Je parle Français. Will I have interpretation?

We are working to have language facilitation. Someone will be whispering in French.

Can I become a partner?

Yes. Please contact secretariat@fossfa.net as quickly as possible

Where can I get more information about FOSSFA and the Idlelo conference?

Information about FOSSFA is on the website http://www.fossfa.net

Information about Idlelo is on the website http://www.idlelo.net

If FOSSFA Secretariat does not reply quickly, who else can I speak to?

FOSSFA Secretariat replies mails rather quickly. But to be doubly sure, you may want to copy chair@fossfa.net and director-general@aiti-kace.com.gh