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== Overview ==


<B>Dates:</B> August 9, 2013 - August 13, 2013<BR>
[[Image:flock-logo.png | 180px]]
<B>Location:</B> Charleston, SC, USA<BR>
<B>Main Website:</B> http://flocktofedora.com<BR>


= Overview =
Since 2005, Fedora users and developers have gathered at an event named for them, the [[FUDCon|Fedora Users and Developers conference]] (FUDCon). Flock is a newer conference for Fedora contributors to come together, discuss new ideas, work to make those ideas a reality, and continue to promote the core values of the Fedora Community: Freedom, Friends, Features, and First.
For 8 years, Fedora users and developers have gathered at an event named for them, the Fedora Users and Developers conference (FUDCon). Flock is a brand new
conference for Fedora contributors to come together, discuss new ideas, work to make those ideas a reality, and continue to promote the core
values of the Fedora Community: Freedom, Friends, Features, and First.


It replaces FUDCon in the North America (NA) and Europe/Middle East (EMEA) regions (but not in LATAM or APAC).
It replaces FUDCon in the North America (NA) and Europe/Middle East (EMEA) regions (but not in LATAM or APAC). Please visit the sites above for information.  


= Format =
Find all Flock-related wiki pages in the [[:Category:Flock|Flock category]].
Flock will have four days of scheduled content, one social outing day, and two optional days at the end for open hacking. Interested presenters will submit a title, abstract, and categorization for talks, hackfests, sprints, or workshops. There will also be a block of time for lightning talks, which will not require scheduling before Flock.


== Presentation Categories ==
== Upcoming conference ==
Ambassadors
ARM
Cloud
Community
Design
Desktop
Fonts
Games
Hardware
Infrastructure
Marketing
QA
Security
SIG
Other


We will also have slots for "Hackfest (2hr)", "Sprint (2hr)", "Workshop (2hr)".
; [[Flock_2024 | Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2024]]:
:; Dates: 2024-08-07 to 2024-08-11
:: Pre Flock 2024: 2024-08-06
:; Location: Rochester, New York, USA [https://flocktofedora.org/#venue]
:; Tickets: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flock-2024-tickets-906515701867 (Eventbrite) Flock to Fedora 2024]
:; Main Website: [https://flocktofedora.org/ flocktofedora.org]
:; Schedule Site: https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/flock-2024/schedule/


== Schedule Framework ==
== Past conferences ==


=== Option A (as-is now) ===
==== 2024 ====
Day 0: Arrival in afternoon-evening for most people. Setup with early bird volunteers.<BR>
Day 1: FPL Keynote, scheduled talks, LUNCH, workshops/sprints/mini-hackfests (scheduled), then evening fun event (dinner, movies, games, bowling, something fun)<BR>
Day 2: Scheduled talks, LUNCH, workshops/sprints/mini-hackfests (scheduled), then evening fun event (dinner, movies, games, bowling, something fun) <BR>
Day 3: Scheduled talks, LUNCH, workshops/sprints/mini-hackfests (scheduled), then evening fun event (dinner, movies, games, bowling, something fun) <BR>
Day 4: Optional open hackfests <BR>


=== Option B (if we get extra day) ===
See [[Flock 2024]].
Day 0: Arrival in afternoon-evening for most people. Setup with early bird volunteers.<BR>
Day 1: FPL Keynote, scheduled talks, LUNCH, workshops/sprints/mini-hackfests (scheduled), then evening fun event (dinner, movies, games, bowling, something fun)<BR>
Day 2: Scheduled talks, LUNCH, workshops/sprints/mini-hackfests (scheduled), then evening fun event (dinner, movies, games, bowling, something fun) <BR>
Day 3: Social Outing Day<BR>
Day 4: Scheduled talks, LUNCH, workshops/sprints/mini-hackfests (scheduled), then evening fun event (dinner, movies, games, bowling, something fun) <BR>
Day 5: Optional open hackfests <BR>


There will be a block for Lightning Talks, I'm thinking maybe at the beginning of Day 4.
==== 2023 ====
Seems like running from 10 - 6 is ideal, but we could run longer.


== External Participation ==
See [[Flock 2023]].
Every session should be video streamed, or at the least recorded. If we can stream, we should have someone dedicated to the room running IRC for questions. We should test this in advance of the actual event to ensure it works well. There should also be a “proctor” per room, that announces the speaker and watches the time.


= Sponsors =
==== Nest/Hatch 2022 ====
See [[Flock:Sponsors]]
Online event (Nest) and in person Hybrid events (Hatch)


= Logistics =
:; Dates: 2022-08-04 -07
== Venue ==
:; Announcement (concept): https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/nest-with-fedora-fedora-hatch-announcing-dates-call-for-volunteers/
The College of Charleston (South Carolina, USA).


=== College of Charleston ===
Maybe there will be no classic [[Flock]] - an in person only event - anymore. Having Nest - an online event - and the Hatch - decentralized hybrid meetup event - seems to look more efficient and the future for [[Flock]].
2 buildings available for reservation. There are three auditorium type rooms available, one with about 500 seats, one with 300 seats and another with about 200. The classrooms would seat around 30 to 40 people and have modern projection systems.
http://www.cofc.edu/
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&q=66+George+Street+Charleston,+SC+29424


== Catering ==
==== Nest 2021 ====
We have to use the College of Charleston Catering.
: Second Nest Online Conference


* Carafe of Regular Coffee with Half and Half, Flavored Creamers, Sugars and Sweeteners (Serves 10) - $12.00 (cups included)
:; Dates: 2021-08-05 -08


* Assorted Wrap Buffet $11.00 Per Person
; Registration: https://hopin.com/events/nest-with-fedora-2021
Choice of three of the following: Grilled Chicken Caesar, Turkey Club, Steak, and Vegetarian Wraps
; Schedule: [[Nest with Fedora 2021 Schedule]]
Includes choice of two Sides, choice of Dessert, Ice Water and Sweet Tea.
* All American Grill $11.50 Per Person
Hot Dogs and Hamburgers with Buns
Choice of 2 Sides
Cheese Tray
Platter with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickle
Condiments
Choice of Cookies, Brownies or Lemon Stickies
Choice of Sweet Iced Tea OR Lemonade
Veggie Burgers available upon request


more meal options: https://cofccatering.catertrax.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?categoryID=15&cat=Picnics%2C+Cookouts%2C+Casual+Meals&intOrderID=&intCustomerID=
==== 2020 ====


== Lodging ==
:; Dates: 2020-08-07 -09
TBD


== Social Day ==
===== Nest 2020 =====
Initial idea: scavenger hunt/amazing race event day


May not happen this year. :/
As a replacement for the canceled [[#Flock 2020]] the first Flock conference was held as an online conference called Nest.


* https://hopin.com/events/nest-with-fedora


== Transportation ==
===== Flock 2020 =====
=== Air ===
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is South Carolina's busiest airport. It is serviced by:
* American Airlines: https://www.aa.com/
* Delta: https://www.delta.com/
* JetBlue (from JFK and BOS): https://www.jetblue.com/
* Southwest: https://www.southwest.com
* United Airlines: http://www.united.com/
* US Airways: http://www.usairways.com/


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_International_Airport
[[Flock]] 2020 as a real life event was canceled due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. It was replaced with the concept [[#Nest 2020]].


=== Bus ===
==== 2019 ====
It may be possible to have a chartered bus in a major nearby city (Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte) to pick up international arrivals and bring them to Charleston.


=== Train ===
; [[Flock/2019 | Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2019]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/JenInnovate/status/1090973355149266944 twitter: JenInnovate: ''#Flock, a conference for @Fedora contributors, is in #Budapest #Hungary this year from August 8 to 11.'']</ref>:
Amtrak has service to Charleston. North Charleston, SC (CHS)
:; Dates: 2019-08-08 -11
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am%2Fam2Station%2FStation_Page&code=CHS
:; Location: Budapest, Hungary <s>[https://flocktofedora.org/location/ (not active yet)]</s>
:; Tickets: <s><!--[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/46180853175 (Eventbrite) Flock to Fedora 2018]-->(not active yet)</s>
:; Main Website: [https://flocktofedora.org/ flocktofedora.org]
:; Schedule Site: [https://flock2019.sched.org/ (Sched) Flock 2019]
:; Talks materials: <s>[[Flock/2019/Talks]]</s> ([[Talk:Flock/2019/Talks|try to create a manual collection]])


= Perks =
==== 2018 ====
== Goodie Bags ==
Money permitting, we should have goodie bags for attendees.
== Event Shirt ==
Nice shirts too. Community designed!


== Merchandise Sales ==
; [[Flock/2018 | Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2018]]<ref>[https://fedoramagazine.org/flock-2018-venue-announcement/ Fedora Magazine: ''Flock 2018 will be in Dresden, Germany this August 8-11'']</ref>:
Selling Fedora SWAG? Might be possible now.
:; Dates: 2018-08-08 -11
:; Location: Dresden (Radebeul), Germany <s>[https://flocktofedora.org/location/ (not active yet)]</s>
:; Tickets: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/46180853175 (Eventbrite) Flock to Fedora 2018]
:; Main Website: [https://flocktofedora.org/ flocktofedora.org]
:; Schedule Site: [https://flock2018.sched.org/ (Sched) Flock 2018]
:; Talks materials: <s>[[Flock/2018/Talks]]</s> ([[Talk:Flock/2018/Talks|try to create a manual collection]])


==== 2017 ====
[[Image:flock-2017_sm.png | right | 160px ]]


= Notes and Administrivia =
'''[[Flock 2017 | Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2017]]'''


== The Name ==
'''Dates:''' August 29 - September 1, 2017<BR>
Does Flock stand for anything? Not sure. We thought about it as an acronym. There are obvious Fedora related items for all the letters, but we could also just go with a concept of a "flock" of birds, flying together.
'''Location:''' [https://flocktofedora.org/location/ Hyannis, MA] (not active yet)<BR>
'''Main Website:''' [http://flocktofedora.com flocktofedora.com]<BR>
'''Schedule Site:''' [https://flock2017.sched.org/ flock2017.sched.org] (not active yet)<BR>
'''Talks materials:''' [[Flock 2017 Talks]] (not active yet)


== Comparison Notes ==
==== 2016 ====
=== DebConf ===
Sessions start at 10 AM, Lunch break from 1:00 - 3:00. Last session ends at 6:45 PM.
* “Hack” days are done beforehand as needed, called “Debian Camp”
* One day's sessions are targeted at users (“Debian Day”)
* Eucalyptus, ARM sponsors Debconf (Bronze)
* DebConf 2012's budget was around $150,000
* Bronze sponsors (>= $2000): Logo on web pages and in full-page thank-you ad in Linux Magazine)
* Silver sponsors (>= $5000): same as bronze + logo on tshirts and conference bags, bag filler included
* Gold sponsors (>= $12,500): same as silver + bigger and better positioned logo, logo on banner in lobby and in all video transmissions
* Platinum sponsors (>= $25,000): same as gold + logo on banner behind podiums, mention in all press releases for conference)
DebConf Arrival Day 0 (Sunday):
- Tutorials
- In the evening, DPL speaks
DebConf Day 1 (Monday):
- Welcome Talk
- Presentations (pre-submitted)
(Maximum of two talks per time slot, 45 min - 1 hour slots)
- Cheese & Wine Party
DebConf Day 2 (Tuesday)
- Presentations (pre-submitted)
(Maximum of two talks per time slot, 45 min - 1 hour slots)
- Conference banquet
DebConf Day 3 (Wednesday)
- Social Day Trip outing
DebConf Day 4 (Thursday) 
- Presentations (pre-submitted)
(Maximum of two talks per time slot, 45 min - 1 hour slots)
- Group Photo during lunch session (2:30 - 3:00)
DebConf Day 5 (Friday)
- Presentations (pre-submitted)
(Maximum of two talks per time slot, 45 min - 1 hour slots)
DebConf Day 6 (Saturday)
- Presentations (pre-submitted)
(Maximum of two talks per time slot, 45 min - 1 hour slots)
- Closing ceremony (6:00 - 7:00)


=== OpenSuse Conference ===
'''Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2016'''
* 4 days long (colocated with “LinuxDays in 2012”) (Friday - Monday) Expanding to five days in 2013, no schedule visibility.
* 3-4 rooms (300 person, 100 person, and 25 person)
* Runs from 10 AM to 6 PM, lunch break from 1 PM to 2:30 PM.
* Group photo at the end of lunch break at last day
* Sessions are 1 hr long
* Welcome party on Friday, big party on Saturday
* Has a traditional “Expo floor” with Booth spaces
* Bronze (1000 Euro) - Logo in workshop rooms, 4 sponsor passes
* Silver (3000 Euro) - Logo in main and secondary conf rooms, 2 min talk time at closing, bag inserts, 6 sponsor passes
* Gold (5000 Euro) - Logo on welcome banner and in rooms, 3 min talk time at closing, bag inserts, 10 sponsor passes, video display at entrance
* Can also sponsor Ice Cream, Party, Coffee/Tea
* All sponsors get booth space, job board space
* AdHoc sessions in addition to scheduled talks on last two days


=== Ubuntu Developer Summit (old model) ===
'''Dates:''' August 2-5, 2016<BR>
* 5 days long (Mon - Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
'''Location:''' [https://flocktofedora.org/location/ Krakow, Poland]<BR>
* 9 tracks:
'''Main Website:''' [http://flocktofedora.com flocktofedora.com]<BR>
- Cloud
'''Schedule Site:''' [https://flock2016.sched.org/ flock2016.sched.org]<BR>
- Community
'''Talks materials:''' [[Flock 2016 Talks]]
- Design
 
- Desktop
==== 2015 ====
- Foundations
 
- Hardware
'''Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2015'''
- Other
 
- QA
'''Dates:''' August 12, 2015 - August 15, 2015<BR>
- Security
'''Location:''' [[Flock2015-Rochester-proposal|Rochester, NY, USA]]<BR>
* Sessions roughly an hour long
'''Main Website:''' [http://flocktofedora.com flocktofedora.com]<BR>
* One hour for lunch (1:00 - 2:00)
'''Schedule Site:''' [https://flock2015.sched.org/ flock2015.sched.org]<BR>
* Keynote session in the morning on day 1, and 15min plenary (sponsor) sessions from 2-3 each day (used for lightning talks on last day), closing keynote on day 5.
'''Talks materials:''' [[Flock 2015 Talks]], [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0x39xti0_64fA6uRtcfoJPkHfZdeVTRC Youtube recording playlist]
 
==== 2014 ====
 
'''Flock - [[Flock 2014|Fedora Contributor Conference 2014]]'''
 
'''Dates:''' [https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/flock-planning/2014-January/000288.html 2014-08-06 - 2014-08-09] (Wednesday - Saturday)<BR>
'''Location:''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prague Prague, Czech Republic]<BR>
'''Main Website:''' [http://flocktofedora.com flocktofedora.com]<BR>
'''Schedule Site:''' [https://flock2014.sched.org/grid/ flock2014.sched.org]<BR>
'''Program Booklet:''' [http://pfrields.fedorapeople.org/collateral/flock2014-program-booklet.pdf PDF, 9.5 MB]<BR>
 
==== 2013 ====
 
'''Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2013'''
 
'''Dates:''' August 9, 2013 - August 12, 2013<BR>
'''Location:''' Charleston, SC, USA<BR>
'''Main Website:''' [http://flocktofedora.com flocktofedora.com]<BR>
'''Schedule Site:''' [https://flock2013.sched.org/ flock2013.sched.org]<BR>
 
== Wiki ==
 
* [[:Category:Flock]]
 
== See also ==
 
* [https://flocktofedora.org/ flocktofedora.org]
* <!-- [[pagure:flock]] -->[https://pagure.io/flock pagure:flock]
* [[mailing lists]]
** <!-- [[list:flock-planning -->[https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/flock-attendees@lists.fedoraproject.org/ list:flock-attendees]
** <!-- [[list:flock-planning -->[https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/flock-planning@lists.fedoraproject.org/ list:flock-planning]
 
== References ==
<references />


[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:Flock]]
[[Category:Flock]]

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Overview

Since 2005, Fedora users and developers have gathered at an event named for them, the Fedora Users and Developers conference (FUDCon). Flock is a newer conference for Fedora contributors to come together, discuss new ideas, work to make those ideas a reality, and continue to promote the core values of the Fedora Community: Freedom, Friends, Features, and First.

It replaces FUDCon in the North America (NA) and Europe/Middle East (EMEA) regions (but not in LATAM or APAC). Please visit the sites above for information.

Find all Flock-related wiki pages in the Flock category.

Upcoming conference

Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2024
Dates
2024-08-07 to 2024-08-11
Pre Flock 2024: 2024-08-06
Location
Rochester, New York, USA [1]
Tickets
(Eventbrite) Flock to Fedora 2024
Main Website
flocktofedora.org
Schedule Site
https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/flock-2024/schedule/

Past conferences

2024

See Flock 2024.

2023

See Flock 2023.

Nest/Hatch 2022

Online event (Nest) and in person Hybrid events (Hatch)

Dates
2022-08-04 -07
Announcement (concept)
https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/nest-with-fedora-fedora-hatch-announcing-dates-call-for-volunteers/

Maybe there will be no classic Flock - an in person only event - anymore. Having Nest - an online event - and the Hatch - decentralized hybrid meetup event - seems to look more efficient and the future for Flock.

Nest 2021

Second Nest Online Conference
Dates
2021-08-05 -08
Registration
https://hopin.com/events/nest-with-fedora-2021
Schedule
Nest with Fedora 2021 Schedule

2020

Dates
2020-08-07 -09
Nest 2020

As a replacement for the canceled #Flock 2020 the first Flock conference was held as an online conference called Nest.

Flock 2020

Flock 2020 as a real life event was canceled due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. It was replaced with the concept #Nest 2020.

2019

Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2019[1]
Dates
2019-08-08 -11
Location
Budapest, Hungary (not active yet)
Tickets
(not active yet)
Main Website
flocktofedora.org
Schedule Site
(Sched) Flock 2019
Talks materials
Flock/2019/Talks (try to create a manual collection)

2018

Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2018[2]
Dates
2018-08-08 -11
Location
Dresden (Radebeul), Germany (not active yet)
Tickets
(Eventbrite) Flock to Fedora 2018
Main Website
flocktofedora.org
Schedule Site
(Sched) Flock 2018
Talks materials
Flock/2018/Talks (try to create a manual collection)

2017

Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2017

Dates: August 29 - September 1, 2017
Location: Hyannis, MA (not active yet)
Main Website: flocktofedora.com
Schedule Site: flock2017.sched.org (not active yet)
Talks materials: Flock 2017 Talks (not active yet)

2016

Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2016

Dates: August 2-5, 2016
Location: Krakow, Poland
Main Website: flocktofedora.com
Schedule Site: flock2016.sched.org
Talks materials: Flock 2016 Talks

2015

Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2015

Dates: August 12, 2015 - August 15, 2015
Location: Rochester, NY, USA
Main Website: flocktofedora.com
Schedule Site: flock2015.sched.org
Talks materials: Flock 2015 Talks, Youtube recording playlist

2014

Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2014

Dates: 2014-08-06 - 2014-08-09 (Wednesday - Saturday)
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Main Website: flocktofedora.com
Schedule Site: flock2014.sched.org
Program Booklet: PDF, 9.5 MB

2013

Flock - Fedora Contributor Conference 2013

Dates: August 9, 2013 - August 12, 2013
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Main Website: flocktofedora.com
Schedule Site: flock2013.sched.org

Wiki

See also

References

  1. ↑ twitter: JenInnovate: #Flock, a conference for @Fedora contributors, is in #Budapest #Hungary this year from August 8 to 11.
  2. ↑ Fedora Magazine: Flock 2018 will be in Dresden, Germany this August 8-11
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