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+# FOSDEM 2013 : Legal Issues DevRoom
+
+Please join us for the DevRoom devoted to advanced
+Legal Issues in the Free and Open Source Software world at
+Europe's premier FLOSS event: [FOSDEM 2013][fosdem].
+
+* Why the the Legal Issues DevRoom?
+  * This is the second time that influential legal minds will meet at FOSDEM
+    to discuss the core issues which enable FLOSS
+  * This will be an advanced session: beyond an intro to software copyright
+* Why FOSDEM?
+  * Engage in scintillating discussions with smart
+    [hackers][about_fosdem] over world famous Belgian [Beer][beer_event] _TBD_
+  * Indulge in exquisite [chocolate][choco_belge]
+  * Visit historic [[!wikipedia Brussels]] within walking distance
+    (check out the [spouses/partner's tour][partner_tour] _TBD_)
+* What should I do next?
+  * Block your calendar NOW (If you can, try to arrive at least on
+    Friday the 1st and stay until Monday the 4th)
+  * Join our mailing list [**LegalIssues-devroom@lists.fosdem.org**][email_list]
+  * Read the [[Call For Participation|CFP]]
+  * Submit a talk proposal(s) by the 21st of December.
+  * Plan travel and accommodations (many people like to stay around
+    the [[!wikipedia Grand Place]])
+  * Join the conversation on IRC: /join **#faif** on [freenode][freenode]
+
+## Key Dates
+
+* 10 November 2012 [[CFP]] opens
+* 21 December 2012 [[CFP]] deadline
+* 28 December speakers selected
+* 10 January 2013 full FOSDEM schedule finalized
+* 1 February meet in Brussels for the [Beer Event][beer_event]
+* 2 February FOSDEM day 1
+* 3 February FOSDEM day 2
+* 4 February return home
+
+## Meeting Details
+
+* [[Call For Participation|CFP]] _closed_
+* The [Talk Schedule][fosdem_legal_issues] is on the FOSDEM website.
+
+## Maps and Practical Information
+
+* Public Google Map of [FOSDEM sites][fosdem_map]
+* Train from [BRU to Gare Centrale][train_bru]
+* FOSDEM [transportation][fosdem_transport] _TBD_
+
+
+
+[fosdem]: https://fosdem.org/2013/
+[about_fosdem]: https://fosdem.org/2013/about/
+[beer_event]: https://fosdem.org/2013/practical/beerevent/
+[choco_belge]: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-unique-about-belgian-chocolate.htm
+[partner_tour]: https://fosdem.org/2013/practical/sightseeing/
+[fosdem_map]: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=202757282552853677922.0004432e4cedd73a04efc&ll=50.833915,4.375134&spn=0.081963,0.146255&z=13
+[train_bru]: http://www.brussels-bru.airports-guides.com/bru_airport_transport.html
+[fosdem_transport]: https://fosdem.org/2013/practical/transportation/
+[email_list]: https://lists.fosdem.org/listinfo/legalissues-devroom
+[freenode]: http://freenode.net
+[fosdem_legal_issues]: https://fosdem.org/2013/schedule/track/legal_issues/