Calling All Developers: Ready to push the limits of Open Source?

The OS//OS conference will be a huge 2 days of inspiring brain food, practical workshops and chances to connect over coffee with a passionate community of people interested in what the world looks like when it is a more open place.

If you’re a software developer, you might have heard that Github is coming along and bringing some serious talent too. Keen to learn what else is in it for you?

Read on!

Learn from the best.
Bring along your computers because we'll be running some highly interactive, practical workshops featuring the team from Github. Check out this workshop run by Nathan Sobo, lead Atom developer.

Hear how open source principles can be used to build viable businesses with Chris Kelly, Director of outreach and Github and Lilian Grace, CEO of WikiNZ.

Connect.
This won't be a just a talk-fest. As well as inspiring keynote speakers like Brandon Keepers, you'll have plenty of time to connect with other participants and contributors, during sessions like the world cafe or simply find quiet places to hack in the breakout spaces if you choose.

Expand your thinking.
You know the power of open source technology. Imagine when it is applied further.
OS//OS will be expanding the conversation beyond technology into education, business, government, data and democracy.

Consider the role of open source technology within an indigenous contextwith local leaders Kaye Maree Dunn and Karaitiana Taiuru

Ever wondered how Github works with governments to help them open their processes? Hear from Ben Balter their head of open government on what they have been doing with the White House.

Ever considered what happens when open source principles are applied to educational curriculums? Joshua Vial - Founder of Enspiral and Enspiral DevAcademy is sharing his learning.

Join us April 16/17th to find out!

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