Re: Call for Proposals for fossy.us 2025

["Darrick J. Wong" <djwong@kernel.org>]

On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 08:33:44PM -0700, Darrick J. Wong wrote:
> Hi folks,
> 
> I'd like to (very belatedly) invite you all to the 2025 fossy.us
> conference that's being put on by Software Freedom Conservancy:
> 
> https://2025.fossy.us/
> 
> This is their third year of operation, and this time they've added a
> track for Linux kernel topics!  Originally the track was going to be run
> by willy and I, but he had to drop out for various reasons.  zab has
> stepped up to fill the gap.
> 
> We're looking for people to propose sessions for the track.  These can
> be informal presentations, discussion sections, or even a panel.  In the
> past two editions, the attendees have ranged from technical folks from
> userspace projects to free software advocates who operate in the
> political and legal spheres.  I think the most interesting topics would
> involve the kernel <-> userspace barrier, or technical deep-dives into
> how do the more complex parts of the kernel actually work, but I
> obviously have kernel-tinted glasses and welcome any strong proposal.
> 
> Anyhow, the CfP deadline is April 28th, so please lob whatever proposals

...and has now been extended until May 5th.  We've gotten a few
proposals and look forward to the rest! ;)

--D

> you have soon.  The conference is in Portland, Oregon (USA) at the end
> of July, which ... I know is going to be problematic for a lot of
> people.  This is a tough year for conferences (both planning and
> attending) so if you have questions, please feel free to ask them here
> or privately.
> 
> --Darrick (and Zach)
>