GOSCON Call for Speakers Opens, Program Tracks Announced

GOSCON 2010: The Year of Open Government extends its annual open invitation to join the conversation by submitting a proposal for this fall's event.  The conference will focus on open source applications, tools, and collaboration models enabling leading Open Government, Open Data and Government Transparency initiatives throughout the US and abroad.

Three program tracks for 2010 include:

Open Source Essentials: An Updated Primer for Government Decision Makers

Back by popular demand, we’re gathering all the best minds (and great speakers) to cover the basics - refreshed for today’s open government-driven initiatives.  Topics include Open Source Licensing, Operational and Public Policies, Contracts and Procurement, Organizational Readiness, Evaluation Open Source, Best Practices, Project Management,  Maturity Models, and Getting Started.

Open Collaboration in Action: Exemplary Projects

What have we learned since GOSCON 2005 about the collaborative model in government?  Today, which projects demonstrate the full range of benefits of collaboration?  Our program committee expects to show case the experience of a number  productive multi-jurisdictional projects.

Open Source Agency Use Cases: Better, Faster, Cheaper - and the Lessons Learned

How are agencies using Open Source to support their agency program objectives? Agency presentations are always a high priority for GOSCON, we're looking to share the successes - and the lessons learned - in government operations.

Other Speaking  Opportunities: Plans are underway for an Ignite evening the 27th of October immediately following the conference reception.  Sign up for the conference mailing list to be notified when the Ignite event comes online for submissions.  The Executive Open Data Roundtable is by invitation only.  If you know of an agency executive you would like to recommend for participation, please email the conference director.

Detailed information on the Call for Speakers can be found on the conference web site.