Confirmed Speakers

Keynote speakers: For the list of conference keynote speakers, click here.
Linux Asia Stars: For the list of distinguished speakers, click here.

Registration

Speaker registration for Linux Asia 2004 is closed.

Topics

Speakers are invited to present on a variety of Open Source topics such as:

Entrepreneurs Track

• Business Models in OSS
• Successful case studies of OSS companies
• How to build a business based on OSS
• Getting Venture Financing for your OSS company
• OSS Technologies for your company infrastructure
• Using OSS in outsourcing

Enterprise Track

• Case studies of successful open source projects in industry
• Organisational culture and open source
• How does Open Source affect your ROI?
• TCO and OSS: Before and After Implementation
• OSS and trade channels

Social Track for E-Governance and Education

• Government Policy at national, state and local level and OSS
• Building an industry from OSS
• Case studies of e-governance from India
• Case studies of e-governance from other nations
• Copyrights, OSS and legal implications
• Benefits of OSS to Education for the Masses, distance learning
• NGOs, Social programs and OSS
• Open Source Localisation Initiatives for India
• Accessibility and OSS
• Healthcare for all: Using OSS

Technology Workshops

• System Administration using Webmin
• Software Development using OSS
• OSS "Hit" products – Apache, Linux, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Tomcat, QMail, SendMail
• OSS technologies – Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby
• Using LAMP technologies to build your software

Benefits of Speaking

• The prestige of being a Linux Asia Conference Speaker
• Your name in the printed Conference Guide
• Unlimited access to Keynotes, Feature Presentations, Conference Sessions, Exhibits Floor, and networking meetings. Technology workshops are accessible on a space available basis-only on the day of the event
• Guest Passes and Conference Discounts
• Express check-in at the Speaker Office

Speaker Selection

Send us your topics for your presentation when you register as a speaker.

Topic Description

When sending us your proposal, your session description should include the following information.

• Opening sentence should describe the topic that the session will discuss.
• Second sentence should support the first sentence and/or describe why the problem needs to be solved.
• Third sentence should list 3 to 5 specific goals for those who attend this session.
• Fourth sentence should describe who should attend and why.
• Do not include proprietary or confidential material in your proposal.
• Please identify what kind of track is your proposed topic suited for (i.e. Advanced-Level Conference, Beginner-Level Conference, Technology Workshop, Government, Enterprise, Entrepreneurs etc.)

Selection Criteria

Proposed topics are evaluated on the following criteria:

1. Originality: Try to cover topics that provide a unique perspective, viewpoint or way of doing something.
2. Timeliness and Interest: Your talk should contain new material not previously and recently presented at other events.
3. Educational Value: An objective presentation that meets the educational needs of the audience is ideal in enhancing the credibility of the speaker, the speaker's employer and the event. Sales pitches are not accepted.

You will be contacted, if selected.

Presentation Materials

All conference sessions and workshops require that a copy of the reference materials used during the presentation be provided by a specified deadline. Please do not submit a proposal if you are not able to meet the requirement of providing the reference materials. It is mandatory to provide presentation materials in order for the audience to have a copy. If you are preparing a panel discussion, the moderator's reference materials will include an outline of the topics to be discussed.

Linux Asia Conferences, and Technology Workshops require materials that supports, explains, expands, clarifies and enhances the presentation.