FOSS@Work: An International Workshop for Small and Medium IT Enterprises, Heritage Hotel, Manila, Philippines, 12-15 November 2006
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Who should attend
Developers, senior IT staff, IT decision makers of small and medium IT enterprises (SMITES) in the ASEAN+3 region (using proprietary and non-proprietary systems) interested in learning more about FOSS.
ASEAN+3 region covers Brunei, China, Hong Kong [China], Cambodia, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Viet Nam.
Applications from women are highly encouraged by the event organizers.
Topics
- Overview of FOSS
- Business models for FOSS
- FOSS collaboration and project management tools
- Content management systems
- Productivity (OpenOffice + localization)
- IP-based voice services
- Developing multimedia with FOSS
- SMS programming with FOSS
- And more. For more details click on links below
Rationale
In order to promote FOSS development in the growing SMITE sector, there is a need to network existing SMITEs within the ASEAN+3 region. While there are many SMITEs working with and on FOSS solutions, many others in the region are still unfamiliar with FOSS. This workshop aims to assist in the acceleration of FOSS adoption by networking both categories of SMITEs.
To this end, IOSN ASEAN+3 is organizing a workshop for developers, senior IT staff and IT decision makers to provide orientation and technical training on FOSS architecture and community management skills, targeting national and regional FOSS developers as well as SMITEs not yet working with FOSS. The goal is to increase the developer base for FOSS.
The workshop shall:
- be an opportunity to network experienced FOSS developers with potential FOSS developers
- be an opportunity to share experiences and best practices, and promote collaboration
- establish IOSN ASEAN+3 as a focal point for further networking activities
- enhance the technical skills of developers through power training
Workshop Fees, Registration, and Scholarships
Register online or by emailing asean3@iosn.net before 25 September 2006. Please include name, institution, designation, and current development platform in the BODY of the email message - no attachments please.
Workshop participation fee is Php 5500.00 (or USD$100.00).
Qualified SMEs may apply for sponsorhip, if they fall in the target group and cannot bear the conference fee. There are a limited number of participation fee subsidies available to cover this US$100 for those who are not able to raise the funds. Travel subsidies (out-of-country) are also available for participants who would not otherwise be able to attend the meeting. Please apply as soon as possible for subsidies as their availability is limited. For more information email asean3@iosn.net
More information available at
http://www.iosn.net/asean-3/countries/philippines/events/foss-at-work
Organizers
The International Open Source Network (IOSN) is an initiative of APDIP and supported by the International Development Research Centre of Canada. IOSN is a network with a small secretariat based at the UNDP Regional Centre in Bangkok and three centres of excellence – IOSN ASEAN+3, IOSN PIC (Pacific Island Countries) and IOSN South Asia, based in Manila, Suva and Chennai respectively. Together these centres promote the adoption of free/open source software, open standards, and open content for sustainable human development in the Asia-Pacific region. These centres serve as a clearinghouse for information, and they support research and development, networking, institutional strengthening and training.
InWEnt - Capacity Building International, Germany is synonymous with human resources and organisational development in international cooperation. Through its it@inwent programmes, InWEnt helps multiplying partners in Africa, Asia and the Middle East to provide advanced knowledge in ICTs. The key objectives of the programmes are to strengthen IT sectors in various regions of the world, foster key innovations in ICTs for development and use ICTs as enabling tools for poverty reduction. Within its it@foss project, InWEnt supports the development and application of local innovative software solutions and business models based on FOSS in the ASEAN region.
The UP Manila National Telehealth Center (NThC) was created in 1999 to promote the integration of information technology into health. This year the NThC is one of IOSN's centre of excellence - IOSN ASEAN+3. The UP Manila-NThC hosts several FOSS projects foremost of which is the Community Health Information Tracking System.
Related Links
Related Links
Official Website of FOSS @ Work
News on Workshop Posted on IOSN.net
News on Workshop Posted on NewsForge
FOSS News, Resources and Links from the Philippines
About International Open Source Network (IOSN)
FOSS e-Primers on Education, Government Policy, Licensing, Localization and Open Standards
InWEnt - Capacity Building International of Germany
For more information contact IOSN ASEAN+3
IOSN ASEAN+3
National Telehealth Center
University of the Philippines Manila
Taft Avenue, Manila
Philippines 1000
Tel: +63 2 525 6501
E-mail: asean3@iosn.net
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