what you said sounds right to me. he referred us to the cfp i looked and found something i may submit for upSCALE SCALE 15X will have the following specialized tracks:

Open Source in Enterprises - Both small businesses & large enterprises are adopting Open Source to reduce costs, for higher agility and improving quality. This will be the focus of this newly introduced track with an emphasis on on real world examples.

<quote who="Caryl Bigenho"> Hi...

I've done a couple of UpSCALE talks in the past. I looked on past years pages but couldn't find the old instructions. I do remember it was Gareth's project and that we had to get our slide deck to him by a certain deadline so he could get the whole thing ready to go before the event. Also, as I recall, we only needed to submit a title in advance (maybe with a clarifying sub-title). The deadline to get the decks in was very close to the actual opening of SCaLE.

It seems having a separate instruction for it this year might clarify it for folks. You should be able to fit in 7 - 8 talks (that is what was done in prior years).

Caryl

________________________________ From: Scale-planning scale-planning-bounces@lists.linuxfests.org on behalf of Ilan Rabinovitch ilan@socallinuxexpo.org Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 9:04:05 AM To: SCALE Planning List Subject: Re: [Scale-planning] UpSCALE Talks

The CFP page has instructions on how to submit talks in general, rather than UpSCALE specifically. It applies to all programs at SCALE. With 12~ tracks at SCALE and half a dozen community events that need to get sessions into the SCALE website, building a new page for each isn't ideal.

Looks like have a few proposals already, so I think people are finding it? If you're concerned though could you take a stab and making changes to the text and posting it as a google doc or gist we can collaborate on?

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On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 8:43 AM, Lan Dang via Scale-planning <scale-planning@lists.linuxfests.orgmailto:scale-planning@lists.linuxfests.org> wrote: _______________________________________________ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lan Dang <l.dang@ymail.commailto:l.dang@ymail.com> To: SCALE Planning List <scale-planning@lists.linuxfests.orgmailto:scale-planning@lists.linuxfests.org> Cc: Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:43:42 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Scale-planning] UpSCALE Talks The post links to CFP as the place to submit a proposal for UpSCALE.

Submission form: www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/15x/cfphttps://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/15x/cfp (remember to select UpSCALE for track/topic)

But there is no info on CFP page that says anything about UpSCALE or 5-minute talks, or the deadline and acceptance timeline for UpSCALE.

I would suggest either editing the CFP page so it applies to UpSCALE, or coming up with a separate UpSCALE CFP page.

Lan

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If someone sends a gist or google doc with changes to make the CFP page more generic I'm happy to discuss and see how to pull it in. I don't however want to make a different instructions page for every single group that has events at SCALE.

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On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 10:19 AM, Ilan Rabinovitch ilan@socallinuxexpo.org wrote:

This is the call for submissions, not the requirements for the slide forms, etc which are sent by email to the individuals who are accepted rather than on the website.

On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 9:59 AM, Caryl Bigenho cbigenho@hotmail.com wrote:

...

I've done a couple of UpSCALE talks in the past. I looked on past years pages but couldn't find the old instructions. I do remember it was Gareth's project and that we had to get our slide deck to him by a certain deadline so he could get the whole thing ready to go before the event. Also, as I recall, we only needed to submit a title in advance (maybe with a clarifying sub-title). The deadline to get the decks in was very close to the actual opening of SCaLE.

It seems having a separate instruction for it this year might clarify it for folks. You should be able to fit in 7 - 8 talks (that is what was done in prior years).

Ilan Rabinovitch Conference Chair Southern California Linux Expo 877-831-2569 x110 Voice 818-442-1865 Mobile ilan@linuxfests.org Email

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I think thats the link that started this thread. Jason/Hannah/I had collaborated on the announcement there. The concern you, Lan and Ken had raised was that it linked to the CFP which didn't mention UpSCALE instructions specifically.

I was hoping for specific edits or feedback on how we can address your concerns on the CFP page being confusing.

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On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 1:14 PM, Caryl Bigenho cbigenho@hotmail.com wrote:

Hi...

Jason Hibbits already put up a notice about the UpSCaLE talks on Monday. It is right on the main page with a link to more detailed information about it. https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/blog/call-lightning-talks

The only suggestion I would have for this is adding that the slide deck is to have 20 slides and that they will be automatically advanced at the rate of one every 15 seconds.

Caryl

*From:* Scale-planning scale-planning-bounces@lists.linuxfests.org on behalf of Ilan Rabinovitch ilan@socallinuxexpo.org *Sent:* Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:20:56 AM *To:* SCALE Planning List *Subject:* Re: [Scale-planning] UpSCALE Talks

If someone sends a gist or google doc with changes to make the CFP page more generic I'm happy to discuss and see how to pull it in. I don't however want to make a different instructions page for every single group that has events at SCALE.

Ilan Rabinovitch Conference Chair Southern California Linux Expo 877-831-2569 x110 Voice 818-442-1865 Mobile ilan@linuxfests.org Email

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On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 10:19 AM, Ilan Rabinovitch < ilan@socallinuxexpo.org> wrote:

...

This is the call for submissions, not the requirements for the slide forms, etc which are sent by email to the individuals who are accepted rather than on the website.

On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 9:59 AM, Caryl Bigenho cbigenho@hotmail.com wrote:

...

I've done a couple of UpSCALE talks in the past. I looked on past years pages but couldn't find the old instructions. I do remember it was Gareth's project and that we had to get our slide deck to him by a certain deadline so he could get the whole thing ready to go before the event. Also, as I recall, we only needed to submit a title in advance (maybe with a clarifying sub-title). The deadline to get the decks in was very close to the actual opening of SCaLE.

It seems having a separate instruction for it this year might clarify it for folks. You should be able to fit in 7 - 8 talks (that is what was done in prior years).

Ilan Rabinovitch Conference Chair Southern California Linux Expo 877-831-2569 x110 Voice 818-442-1865 Mobile ilan@linuxfests.org Email

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Sorry, I was busy at work and could not participate further. Thanks for addressing my concerns.  I looked at the CFP again, and it now explicitly states that the  main CFP is closed, but that the form can be used to submit  proposals for colocated events.

I noticed that UpSCALE has its own page under Special Events.  But it's missing some crucial info that was in the blog post -- namely the deadlines.  http://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/15x/upscale So maybe this paragraph from the page above can change

FROM: "First, submit your proposal at this webform (remember to select UpSCALE for track/topic) where our committee will decide on seven of the eight speakers. Second, you can attend the SCALE 15x Lighting Talk Workshop on Thursday, March 2. During the workshop Duane O'Brien will help you take your lightning talk from idea to implementation, and one lucky participant from the training session will be chosen to participate in UpSCALE."

TO: "You can submit your proposal at this webform (remember to select UpSCALE for track/topic) by Feb. 12th.  Our committee will decide on seven of the eight speakers by Feb. 20th.  Or you can attend the SCALE 15x Lighting Talk Workshop on Thursday, March 2. During the workshop Duane O'Brien will help you take your lightning talk from idea to implementation, and one lucky participant from the training session will be chosen to participate in UpSCALE."

I will pass the word around at work and at my LUG. Thanks, LanPS Hurrah, the schedule is online.

From: Caryl Bigenho cbigenho@hotmail.com To: SCALE Planning List scale-planning@lists.linuxfests.org Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 3:59 PM Subject: Re: [Scale-planning] UpSCALE Talks

#yiv2967445130 #yiv2967445130 -- P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}#yiv2967445130 Hi.... I don't think it is confusing if people find their way to the right place it is pretty straightforward. Caryl From: Scale-planning scale-planning-bounces@lists.linuxfests.org on behalf of Ilan Rabinovitch ilan@socallinuxexpo.org Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 3:33:16 PM To: SCALE Planning List Subject: Re: [Scale-planning] UpSCALE Talks I think thats the link that started this thread. Jason/Hannah/I had collaborated on the announcement there.The concern you, Lan and Ken had raised was that it linked to the CFP which didn't mention UpSCALE instructions specifically. I was hoping for specific edits or feedback on how we can address your concerns on the CFP page being confusing.

Ilan Rabinovitch Conference ChairSouthern California Linux Expo877-831-2569 x110 Voice 818-442-1865 Mobileilan@linuxfests.org Email ---Ask me about sponsorship and speaking opportunities at LinuxFests.org's upcoming events:* SeaGL  - Nov 11-12, 2016* SCALE 15x - March 2-5, 2017 - Pasadena, CA On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 1:14 PM, Caryl Bigenho cbigenho@hotmail.com wrote:

Hi... Jason Hibbits already put up a notice about the UpSCaLE talks on Monday. It is right on the main page with a link to more detailed information about it. https://www. socallinuxexpo.org/blog/call- lightning-talksThe only suggestion I would have for this is adding that the slide deck is to have 20 slides and that they will be automatically advanced at the rate of one every 15 seconds. CarylFrom: Scale-planning <scale-planning-bounces@lists. linuxfests.org> on behalf of Ilan Rabinovitch ilan@socallinuxexpo.org Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:20:56 AM To: SCALE Planning List Subject: Re: [Scale-planning] UpSCALE Talks If someone sends a gist or google doc with changes to make the CFP page more generic I'm happy to discuss and see how to pull it in. I don't however want to make a different instructions page for every single group that has events at SCALE.

Ilan Rabinovitch Conference ChairSouthern California Linux Expo877-831-2569 x110 Voice 818-442-1865 Mobileilan@linuxfests.org Email ---Ask me about sponsorship and speaking opportunities at LinuxFests.org's upcoming events:* SeaGL  - Nov 11-12, 2016* SCALE 15x - March 2-5, 2017 - Pasadena, CA On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 10:19 AM, Ilan Rabinovitch ilan@socallinuxexpo.org wrote:

This is the call for submissions, not the requirements for the slide forms, etc which are sent by email to the individuals who are accepted rather than on the website. On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 9:59 AM, Caryl Bigenho cbigenho@hotmail.com wrote:

I've done a couple of UpSCALE talks in the past. I looked on past years pages but couldn't find the old instructions. I do remember it was Gareth's project and that we had to get our slide deck to him by a certain deadline so he could get the whole thing ready to go before the event. Also, as I recall, we only needed to submit a title in advance (maybe with a clarifying sub-title). The deadline to get the decks in was very close to the actual opening of SCaLE. It seems having a separate instruction for it this year might clarify it for folks. You should be able to fit in 7 - 8 talks (that is what was done in prior years).

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