10 things you won’t want to miss at OS//OS 2016.

The OS//OS 2016 conference kicks off next Monday 23rd August in Wellington. Tickets moving quick http://opensourceopensociety.com/programme.html

1) Hear how world leading technologists are using open source technology to transform US government systems in The White House and Department of Homeland Security.

2) Learn how to navigate privacy and ‘Tapu Data’ in an increasingly open world in a practical workshop.

3) Understand how open source activism helped shape the very early days of twitter and how things changed as the company evolved.

4) Hear from one of New Zealand’s most recognised political figures Sir Geoffrey Palmer about the next big steps for democratic reform in New Zealand.

5) Join the DiversiTEA conversation, meet a new friend and learn how diverse perspectives can change our tech industry and our country.

6) Spark a conversation, a collaboration or a project you’re really passionate about in the Internet New Zealand hosted NetHui sessions.

7) Learn how open source innovators and business are working with the government to change laws in Taiwan.

8) Listen to 2 of NZ’s data experts host a conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Hon Bill English to understand how open data, open technology and open thinking help to shape decisions at every level of government.

9) Learn the practical skills and hacks you need to supercharge your teamwork with free sessions at the Loomio Collaboration Clinic.

10) Dive straight into the future and learn how VR can help to enable more people to engage in democratic decisions.

The OS//OS programme is 2 days chock full of awesome speakers, workshops and open, facilitated spaces. It will be a rare chance to connect and extend your networks across the government, technology and business sectors. See you there!http://opensourceopensociety.com/programme.html

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