FOSDEM 2012 : Legal Issues DevRoom

Please join us for the very first DevRoom devoted to advanced Legal Issues in the Free and Open Source Software world at Europe's premier FLOSS event: FOSDEM 2012.

Please note: Check out the slides and blog links on the Speakers page.

• Why the the Legal Issues DevRoom?
  • This is the first 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 over world famous Belgian Beer
  • Indulge in exquisite chocolate
  • Visit historic Brussels within walking distance (check out the spouses/partner's tour)
• What should I do next?
  • Block your calendar NOW (If you can, try to arrive at least on Friday the 3rd and stay until Monday the 6th)
  • Join our mailing list LegalIssues-devroom@lists.fosdem.org
  • Read the Call For Participation
  • Submit a 30 minute talk proposal(s) by the 30th of December.
  • Plan travel and accommodations (many people like to stay around the Grand Place)
  • Join the conversation on IRC: /join #faif on freenode

Key Dates

• 29 November 2011 CFP opens
• 30 December 2011 CFP deadline
• 6 January 2012 speakers selected
• 21 January 2012 full FOSDEM schedule finalized
• 3 February meet in Brussels for the Beer Event (and maybe a speaker's dinner TBD)
• 4 February FOSDEM day 1 and the Legal Issues DevRoom (only Saturday)
• 5 February FOSDEM day 2
• 6 February return home

Meeting Details

• Call For Participation
• The Talk Schedule is live on the FOSDEM website.

Maps and Practical Information

• Public Google Map of FOSDEM sites
• Train from BRU to Gare Centrale
• FOSDEM transportation