CFP for linux.conf.au open

[denise]

linux.conf.au's call for proposals is now open, due july 6. The conference this year is in Perth from 6 Jan - 10 Jan 2014. Contrary to the name, it's not just about Linux! There are always talks about all kinds of open source software, including less technical talks.

LCA is a fabulous, friendly, amazingly-well-run conference with amazing treatment of speakers and attendees alike. Mark and I have spoken there twice -- it's very competitive speaker selection, but they're also very committed to speaker diversity and are always looking for new speakers. They offer travel assistance for a limited subset of speakers as well, and by 'travel assistance' I mean they'll book your flights for you and pay for your accomodation if you request it -- asking for assistance does limit your chances of acceptance, but it's worth applying if it would mean the difference between being able to go and not being able to go.

If you're considering it, Mark and I will happily help refine your idea, and I'll help you refine your actual proposal to make it the best it could be! And tell your impostor syndrome to take a hike: if you think you've got something interesting to talk about, it's definitely worth a try. You don't lose anything by submitting a proposal, and if it's accepted, you'll get to attend one of the better conferences I've ever attended. :)