FOSSCOMM

Welcome to FOSSCOMM 2011 – 4th Conference on Free and Open Source Software Communities, 7th- 8th May 2011 in Patras, Greece. Here you will find information about the conference, schedule, travel and accommodation, sponsors etc.

FOSSCOMM 2011 is organized by the Patras Linux User Group (PLUG) and the Computer Engineering & Informatics Department (Laboratory of Computing/ Computer Center), University of Patras, Greece on 7-8 May 2011.

The purpose of the conference is the acquaintance between communities and groups -research and development- dealing with Free Software both in Greece and at an international level, the presentation of technological developments in the field, the presentation of innovative ideas, the collection of proposals for encouraging and promoting the Free Software/ Open Source Software and facilitating learning through presentations and workshops.

Aimed at anyone interested in Free Software/Open Source Software, regardless of the level of knowledge of software and computers.

Date and Time: May 7-8, 2011

Balkan Symposium “Application of the Myofunctional Appliances”

Bulgarian Orthodontic Society will organize Balkan Symposium “Application of the Myofunctional Appliances” in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The main topics are:
- funcional treatment and application of myofunctional appliances;
- treatment of malocclusion and vertical discrepancies;
- combining myofunctional and fixed appliances.

Key lecturer: Dr. Daniel Rollet from French Bioprogressive Society.

Access: registration fee.

Event organizer of the Symposium: CIM ltd – Company for International Meetings.

For more information: http://www.cim.bg/index.php/en/view/balkanski-simpozium-ortodonti/

Date and Time: 16/09/2011

OSHW Con 2011

Open Source Hardware, Electronics and Robotics Convention is a 3-days event organized by the Synusia group in an effort to spread the Open Source Software and to promote Electronics and the philosophy of “do it yourself”. The event will take place in Madrid, in C. F. Padre Piquer, from 23 to 25 September 2011.

During the OSHWCon, visitors will be able to watch and participate in talks, workshops, round table discussions, personal projects exhibitions and, above all, we’ll offer a meeting place for professionals and amateurs of the world of electronics. Attendance is free and open to everyone. Activities are intended to be for everybody: from beginners to hi-level talks and workshops.

Our objective is for everybody to enjoy learning, sharing knowledge, taking part or even playing with electronics and robotics throughout the OSHWCon… All of it from the Open Source Hardware philosophy. There are four different rooms/halls to hold several simultaneous activities, so there will always be something interesting to do.

If you have something to contribute with, you want to share your latest electronic creation or you are an expert on some electronic matters and you want to explain it to the world, let us know in “Suggest your talk”. Check out first “Call4Papers” for more information about the activities we are into. In case you wonder what make us organize this event, take a look at our “Manifesto”.

You are all welcome to participate, either as a visitor or as an active member of the OSHWCon. We’ll be waiting for you on September 23 to 25! Please, remember to register first on our site if you are intended to come. We’ll also offer the recordings of every activity once the OSHWCon come to close.

http://oshwcon.org/

Date and Time: 23 to 25 September 2011

Devon and Cornwall Linux user group meeting

South Devon Meeting of the Devon and Cornwall Linux user group.

Held at the usual location
Shoreline, bar, Paignton seafront

http://www.skyshot.co.uk/tours/sh/

Date and Time: Sat 2nd April 2011, 14:30

OpenCamp Sofia 2011

OpenCamp 2011 will be held in Sofia on 4 and 5 June 2011 in conference rooms of Park Hotel Moscow .

It will be a space for lectures and free discussions on topics such as Open Web, Open Government, Open Knowledge, Open Source and free software.

http://opencamp.talkweb.eu

Date and Time: 20110604

Puppet Camp

Puppet Camp is a bi-annual community oriented gathering of Puppet users and developers. Many attendees regard it as one of the most valuable and fun conferences they have attended. You’ll have the opportunity to network with a diverse group of Puppet users, benefit from insightful lectures delivered by prominent community members, and be able to share experiences and discuss potential implementations of Puppet during our attendee generated breakout sessions. Whether you are just beginning with Puppet or whether you are a Puppet Master, what you get from Puppet Camp is an amalgam of opportunity, information, and of course, some cool swag. Great sponsorship opportunities are available, contact Jose Palafox(mailto:jose@puppetlabs.com) or view our sponsorship packages(sponsor-puppetcamp-eu-2011.eventbrite.com) for more information.

Learn more about Puppet Camp Europe (http://www.puppetlabs.com/community/puppet-camp/puppet-camp-ams-2011-info/)

Register for Puppet Camp (http://puppetcamp-eu-2011.eventbrite.com/)

Date and Time: April 28th and 29th, Amsterdam, NL 9-4pm

IEEE Conference on Open Systems 2011

CALL FOR PAPERS (CFP): IEEE CONFERENCE ON OPEN SYSTEMS 2011 (ICOS 2011)

Dear Friends and Colleagues;

INVITATION

CALL FOR PAPERS (CFP): IEEE CONFERENCE ON OPEN SYSTEMS 2011 (ICOS 2011)

25 – 28 September 2011, Langkawi Island, MALAYSIA

Website: http://cs.ieeemalaysia.org/ICOS2011/

Submission dateline: 15 March 2011

Sponsors: IEEE Malaysia Computer Chapter and IEEE Malaysia PELS/IE/IA Chapter

The Proceedings of ICOS 2011 will be included in the IEEE Xplore database and will be indexed in SCOPUS

ICOS 2011 TOPICS

Papers on original works are solicited from prospective authors. Topics include; but not limited to the following tracks:

A. OPEN SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES
· Smart, Adaptive & Intelligent Systems
· Automation & Robotics
· Information Retrieval & Knowledge Management
· Embedded & Real-Time Systems
· Processor Architectures
· Parallel & Distributed Systems
· Grid and Cloud Computing
· Communication and Networks

B. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND TOOLS
· Programming Languages
· Operating Systems
· Software Requirements Engineering
· Systems Integration
· Critical Systems Specification
· Software Testing and Analysis
· Models of Reuse
· Agile Development
· User Interface Design & Human Factors
· Usability, Scalability, Maintainability & Quality Issues

C. OPEN SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
· Engineering & Industrial Applications
· Bio-Tech & Medical Applications
· Web & Content Management Applications
· Educational, e-Learning Games Applications
· AI & Neural Networks Applications
· Virtual Environments & Games Applications
· Wireless & Mobile Applications
· Remote Sensing & GIS Applications
· E-Commerce Applications
· Social Networks

D. SECURITY
· Security in Mobile Applications
· Cyber Security and Strategies
· Secure Communications
· Encryption and Cryptography
· Security and Privacy Standards
· Tools in managing security and privacy

E. OPEN SYSTEMS IN PUBLIC SECTOR
· Health Service Management & E-Health
· E-Government & e-Governance
· E-Services

F. STANDARDS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
· Open Infrastructure
· Software Standards
· Communication Standards

G. BUSINESS, LICENSING AND LEGAL ISSUES
· IPR and Legal Implications in Open Systems
· Business Models & Strategies in Open Systems
· Innovation in Open Systems
· Case studies of Open Systems deployment and migration models

IMPORTANT DATES

Paper Submission Dateline : 15 March 2011

Notification of Acceptance : 15 June 2011

Early Bird Registration Deadline: 15 July 2011

Final registration & payment Deadline : 15 Aug 2011

Final Camera Ready Paper Submission : 01 Sept. 2011

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY/LIASON
Tony Wasserman (IEEE Fellow; Carnegie Mellon University, USA)
Arif Ghafoor (Purdue University, USA)
Sajal K. Das (University of Texas, Arlington, USA)
Rajkumar Buyya (University of Melbourne, Australia)
David Zhang ( Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)
Zaiki Awang, (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)
Chua Tat Seng (National University of Singapore, Singapore)
Thanos Demiris (Intracom, S.A. Telecom Sys., Greece)
Mukesh Mohania (IBM, India)

Regards,

Mohamed Rawidean Mohd Kassim
General Chair
ICOS 2011

General Information

The IEEE Conference on Open Systems 2011 will be held in Langkawi, Malaysia from 25 until 28 September 2011. The conference will be organized to invite international delegates to Langkawi; the islands of legends and folklore, renowned internationally as the archipelago of 99 tropical islands, the ultimate holiday paradise to share their latest research findings in Open Systems besides getting to know Malaysia.

ICOS 2011 will be sponsored by the IEEE Malaysia Computer Chapter and IEEE Malaysia PEL/IE/IA Chapter

For more information, kindly visit the conference website at http://cs.ieeemalaysia.org/ICOS2011/

Important Dates:

Paper Submission Dateline : 15 March 2011

Notification of Acceptance : 15 June 2011

Early Bird Registration Deadline: 15 July 2011

Final registration & payment Deadline : 15 Aug 2011

Final Camera Ready Paper Submission : 01 Sept. 2011

Date and Time: 25 – 28 September 2011

OSS Camp, Lucknow

Welcome to OSS Camp Lucknow, a gathering where no one carries the baggage of salutation behind the name ,a place to give wings to your technical side and a place where you’ll learn a lot of new things (and unlearn a few things too). OSS Camp is an un-conference for all open-source enthusiasts and there is only condition to be a part of this event-YOU SHOULD BE INTERESTED.
Two days of pure learning (and a lot of enjoyment) are awaiting you. Don’t think much if you haven’t done anything in open-source yet, just come with your brain firm on your head and at the end of the camp you’ll notice that the edges have sharpened.
Lets come together to make our world and technology more “open” and make this event a grand success.

Date and Time: 26 march, 2011

Devon and Cornwall Linux user group meeting (north Devon)

This is another meeting of the Devon and Cornwall Linux user group for people in North Devon.

http://www.dcglug.org.uk

Location:
The white hart ; Holsworthy, North Devon

Date and Time: Saturday 19th March 2011 from 2pm

PHP UK Conference 2011

PHP UK Conference 2011 is PHP London’s sixth annual conference. The PHP UK Conference 2011 is powered by PHP London, a limited company of the UK. OSSCube is participating at the conference as an exhibitor.

Read more about PHP UK Conference 2011

Date and Time: 25/02/2011 12am – 12pm