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Open Source Open Society
The World is opening - learn how you can make the most of it!
The second annual Open Source Open Society Conference is a 2 day event taking place on 22-23 August 2016 at Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington.
This conference features 2 huge days of inspiration, professional development and connecting and will bring together global leaders, local champions and vibrant community from open technology, open government, open business and open education,
Open your thinking - Be inspired by global champions who are pioneering a more open world. Learn from the people ripping the lid off huge questions and leading NZ forward.
Connect and create - Join over 400 innovators in facilitated open, collaborative sessions. Expect to contribute your perspectives, connect with others. Prove the power of participation and collaboration - by putting it into action.
Level up your skills, your work, your team, your organisation, our society with 3 streams of professional development workshops.
ALSO:
- Conference Website - OpenSourceOpenSociety.Com
- The Conference - Speakers
- The Conference - Programme
- The Conference - Blog
Pre-Conference Coverage
- StickNZ - Is it really possible to cross-credit open source to open society?
- Kiwi Connect - Open Source // Open Society: New Zealand's Conference On All Things Open
- The Daily Blog - Using open source to improve how business and Government work at 2nd annual Open Source Open Society
- Idealog - Eight Reasons Kiwis Should Care About Open Source
Open Source Open Society - Latest News [Page 2]
#OSOS2015 - The Dreamers - Panel
Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 11:40 am | Open Source Open Society
Doug Kirkpatrick, Laura O'Connell Rapira, Sascha Meinrath, Lillian Grace, Lindsay Braganza talk dreams. More >>
#OSOS2015 - Hippies with tie-died laptops discuss open Govt.
Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 11:39 am | Open Source Open Society
Kate Beecroft, Bene Anderson, Ben Balter, Cam Findlay, Laura O'Connell Rapira jam on "Government should open everything" @BenBalter @laura_oc_rapira @cameronfindlay More >>
#OSOS2015 - Friday Afternoon Open Space
Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 11:38 am | Open Source Open Society
At OS//OS everyone has a chance to run a session - the only limitation is you can't go to all of them! Here are some droplets from the twitterhose. More >>
#OSOS2015 - Super Mega Open Action Plan Collaborative Finale
Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 11:38 am | Open Source Open Society
A giant tweeting session and small group collaboration on an action plan for open government partnership. #OSOS2015 More >>
#OSOS2015 - Everything made into a postcard
Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 11:36 am | Open Source Open Society
#OSOS2015 - Everything made into a postcard By Jimmy Green Mysterious elves @cocamassey turned pretty much everything into a postcard. #overheard #OSOS2015 https://storify.com/OSOS/everything-made-into-a-postcard [ View the story "Everything made into a postcard" on Storify ] ENDS More >>
#OSOS2015 - The Challenge To Share Like A Child
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 4:49 pm | Open Source Open Society
Can we live up to the instructions we give our children? We'll need to if we want the benefits of an open society, says Dave Lane. @Lightweight More >>
#OSOS2015 - If it's for anyone it should like everyone
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 4:29 pm | Open Source Open Society
Jessica Lord's powerful address on women and privilege in open source. Diverse roles are needed beyond just coders. @jllordMore >>
#OSOS2015 - How Open Is The New Zealand Government
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 4:23 pm | Open Source Open Society
NZ Govt is embracing open principles and ranks 4th globally, says Keitha Booth. Not all OS//OS participants are convinced. @Keithabooth More >>
#OSOS2015 - Govt As The Biggest Open Source Project Ever
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 4:17 pm | Open Source Open Society
Government is evolving like open source has, and the potential is amazing, says Ben Balter. @BenBalter More >>
#OSOS2015 Illustrate everything Showdown! | OS // OS
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 4:02 pm | Open Source Open Society
Two groups of illustrators graced the OS//OS conference. One working on paper, the other on glass. @QuickDrawers @Amie_Holman @EnvyCollect More >>
#OSOS2015 - Beware The Fauxpen Source | OS // OS
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 3:46 pm | Open Source Open Society
Dave Lane points out the imminent dangers that openwashing presents. Full presentation can be found online. @lightweight More >>
#OSOS2015 - Sure It's Open, But I'm Still Terrified
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 3:36 pm | Open Source Open Society
Getting involved in the opensource world isn't as easy as a geek might think, says Lillian Grace. @GracefulLillian More >>
#OSOS2015 -Decision Makers: Get With The Program | OS // OS
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 3:05 pm | Open Source Open Society
Sascha Meinrath says Washington DC is dramatically behind when it comes to open approach and needs to be prepared. @schameinrath #OSOS2015 More >>
#OSOS2015 - Direct democratize everything - here's how
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 2:56 pm | Open Source Open Society
Online collaborative decision making software @Loomio empowers democracy in any application. @ChelseaRobnson More >>
#OSOS2015 - When Openness Beats Competition | OS // OS
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 1:54 pm | Open Source Open Society
Brandon Keepers says opening patents enabled the massive success of the US auto industry. The same thing may be happening again now. Open fast to succeed soon. More >>
#OverHeard at #OSOS2015 - Open-Source // Open-Society Conf.
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 11:20 am | Open Source Open Society
Students from The College of Creative Arts at Massey University are reporting on the OS//OS conference proceedings using tweets, illustrations and Storify. More >>
#OSOS2015 Media Coverage - An Open Harvest Approach
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 9:55 am | Open Source Open Society
In the spirit of open we’re encouraging everyone to share their thoughts, reflections, photos, tweets and blogs so our content creation team can capture and share all the goodness flowing everywhere! More >>
Open Source // Open Society Releasing 50 more tickets
Monday, 13 April 2015, 1:07 pm | Open Source Open Society
With three days to go, innovative new conference Open Source // Open Society (OS//OS) has sold out. More >>
Does open source contribute to a more open society?
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 9:42 am | Open Source Open Society
By Lenz Gschwendtner : Many companies say they love open source, but what does that actually mean? Does it mean they use a lot of software other people have written? Does it mean they like that they don't have to pay for things? Or do they understand ... More >>
OS // OS : Opening up the Open Education conversation
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 9:39 am | Open Source Open Society
Opening up the Open Education conversation Open Source Open Society Conference - 16-17 April Wellington More >>
