Our friends in London are hosting the second London Social Source event, in affiliation with the global Penguin Day movement.
Adrian from LASA writes:
Social Source UK 05 is for those interested in the potential of free & open source software and methods for the voluntary and non-profit sector.
Programme for SocialSource 2005:
- introductions for those who have had no hands-on contact with Free/Open Source Software (F/OSS)
- case studies
- details of projects going on within the sector using F/OSS tools.
- demonstrations of Open Source software in action
- opportunities for discussion.
All are welcome to attend, whether new to Open Source or already involved in projects, with key stakeholders envisaged as those:
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involved in the voluntary/non-profit sector with an interest in their organisations’ effectiveness and/or technology (e.g. IT/Resource managers, funders…) - heard of Open Source but not sure what it is? - come along to find out more)
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supporting technology within organisations (“accidental techies”, IT staff, circuit riders (the event takes place on the day after the London Circuit Rider Conference), trainers, support companies and consultants - not sure what F/OSS has to offer? - come along and see!)
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already involved with Open Source technology via support or development - meet others in the sector, come and raise awareness, or find out more about the needs of the voluntary sector.
Sponsors:
The event is free to participants thanks to the support of the ICT Hub.
Organizers:
Volunteers from SocialSource.org.uk and LASA. Social Source is affiliated with the global Penguin Day movement and Lasa’s Circuit Rider Conference.