From d5b06047b16a52367fe45d7be3693114ec5f02e2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sacha Chua Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:36:05 -0400 Subject: Move early acceptance to submission section, add a note about free/libre software --- 2023/cfp.md | 25 +++++++++++++------------ 2023/cfp.org | 32 ++++++++++++++++++++------------ 2 files changed, 33 insertions(+), 24 deletions(-) (limited to '2023') diff --git a/2023/cfp.md b/2023/cfp.md index 4aac6e58..20fd4059 100644 --- a/2023/cfp.md +++ b/2023/cfp.md @@ -18,19 +18,14 @@ what you've been learning at EmacsConf 2023 and meet other enthusiasts along the way! All backgrounds and all levels of experience are welcome. Emacs isn't just a text editor, it's a way of life! +Not sure what to talk about? We've shared a few [ideas](https://emacsconf.org/2023/ideas/) to help you get +started. + [EmacsConf 2023](https://emacsconf.org/2023/) will be a virtual conference on **December 2 and 3, 2023 (Sat-Sun, 9AM-5PM UTC-5 / 2PM-10PM UTC)**. If you'd like to present at the conference, please **[submit your proposal](https://emacsconf.org/2023/cfp/)** by **September 14, 2023 (Friday)**. -Not sure what to talk about? We've shared a few [ideas](https://emacsconf.org/2023/ideas/) to help you get -started. - -This year, we'd like to experiment with accepting proposals throughout -the CFP process. If there are similar proposals, we'll work with -people so that the talks can cover different facets. Submit your idea -early so that you can have more time to work on your talk! - # Talk formats @@ -62,13 +57,16 @@ We may have time for a few longer sessions. If you'd like to be considered for a longer time slot, please include an outline for the extra time in addition to your 20-minute proposal. Other session formats such as tutorials, workshops, and hangouts are welcome as -well. Let's figure out how to make things happen! +well. -# How can you submit your proposal? +# Submitting your proposal -Once you're ready to submit your proposal, the [submit](https://emacsconf.org/2023/submit/) page has the -instructions on how to submit your idea. +[Send us your idea](https://emacsconf.org/2023/submit/) as soon as you can, so that you can have more time +to work on your talk. (Proposal deadline: September 14, 2023) This +year, we'd like to experiment with accepting proposals throughout the +CFP process. If there are similar proposals, we'll work with people +so that the talks can cover different facets. If you need help, you can e-mail us publicly at [emacsconf-org@gnu.org](mailto:emacsconf-org@gnu.org) or privately at [emacsconf-org-private@gnu.org](mailto:emacsconf-org-private@gnu.org). You can also come and @@ -76,6 +74,9 @@ say hi to us on our IRC channel `#emacsconf` on `irc.libera.chat` using [your favourite IRC client](ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/emacsconf), or by visiting [chat.emacsconf.org](https://chat.emacsconf.org) in your web browser. +You can do the whole submission process with free/libre software if +you want, just like the rest of the conference. + # Know someone who might have something to share? diff --git a/2023/cfp.org b/2023/cfp.org index 593b13e9..9da5b3ca 100644 --- a/2023/cfp.org +++ b/2023/cfp.org @@ -50,6 +50,13 @@ FORMAT." (_ nil))))) #+end_src +Other CFPs we can borrow ideas from: + +- https://debconf23.debconf.org/cfp/ - includes early submission timeline +- https://fosdem.org/2023/news/2022-11-13-call-for-presentations/ - mentions upload date, license +- https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/libreplanet-2023-will-be-held-march-18-19-cfs-extended-to-november-23 +- https://www.reddit.com/r/scala/comments/103v6e5/scalar_2023_cfp_is_still_open/ - very short + * Call for participation :PROPERTIES: :CUSTOM_ID: cfp @@ -61,19 +68,14 @@ what you've been learning at EmacsConf 2023 and meet other enthusiasts along the way! All backgrounds and all levels of experience are welcome. Emacs isn't just a text editor, it's a way of life! +Not sure what to talk about? We've shared a few [[https://emacsconf.org/2023/ideas/][ideas]] to help you get +started. + [[https://emacsconf.org/2023/][EmacsConf 2023]] will be a virtual conference on *December 2 and 3, 2023 (Sat-Sun, 9AM-5PM UTC-5 / 2PM-10PM UTC)*. If you'd like to present at the conference, please *[[https://emacsconf.org/2023/cfp/][submit your proposal]]* by *September 14, 2023 (Friday)*. -Not sure what to talk about? We've shared a few [[https://emacsconf.org/2023/ideas/][ideas]] to help you get -started. - -This year, we'd like to experiment with accepting proposals throughout -the CFP process. If there are similar proposals, we'll work with -people so that the talks can cover different facets. Submit your idea -early so that you can have more time to work on your talk! - * Talk formats :PROPERTIES: :CUSTOM_ID: formats @@ -107,15 +109,18 @@ We may have time for a few longer sessions. If you'd like to be considered for a longer time slot, please include an outline for the extra time in addition to your 20-minute proposal. Other session formats such as tutorials, workshops, and hangouts are welcome as -well. Let's figure out how to make things happen! +well. -* How can you submit your proposal? +* Submitting your proposal :PROPERTIES: :CUSTOM_ID: submitting :END: -Once you're ready to submit your proposal, the [[https://emacsconf.org/2023/submit/][submit]] page has the -instructions on how to submit your idea. +[[https://emacsconf.org/2023/submit/][Send us your idea]] as soon as you can, so that you can have more time +to work on your talk. (Proposal deadline: September 14, 2023) This +year, we'd like to experiment with accepting proposals throughout the +CFP process. If there are similar proposals, we'll work with people +so that the talks can cover different facets. If you need help, you can e-mail us publicly at [[mailto:emacsconf-org@gnu.org][emacsconf-org@gnu.org]] or privately at [[mailto:emacsconf-org-private@gnu.org][emacsconf-org-private@gnu.org]]. You can also come and @@ -123,6 +128,9 @@ say hi to us on our IRC channel =#emacsconf= on =irc.libera.chat= using [[ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/emacsconf][your favourite IRC client]], or by visiting [[https://chat.emacsconf.org][chat.emacsconf.org]] in your web browser. +You can do the whole submission process with free/libre software if +you want, just like the rest of the conference. + * Know someone who might have something to share? :PROPERTIES: :CUSTOM_ID: sharing -- cgit v1.2.3