Inauguration and fire talks
Session 1
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9.30AM – 11.00AM
Welcoming participants and providing an event overview. Registration check-in and opening ceremony :)
11.00AM - 11.30AM
Internet & crowd sourcing creates a virtual space where anyone around the world can contribute to a central repository. While many individuals volunteer their free time to contribute to such repositories, who own, control the usage & benefit from such repositories becomes a key battleground. In this talk let us explore the tug of war between corporate versus community control over the digital commons and how to think like a Commoner.
11.30AM - 11.45AM
The ability to use, alter, distribute, and research software is at the heart of the free and open-source software (FOSS) movement. Open-source software emphasises transparency and collaboration, while free software emphasises user freedom. FOSS licenses typically fall into one of three categories: copyleft, which mandates that derivative works must also be open; permissive, which gives users more freedom in terms of how they use and alter the program; or copyright-based, which gives users particular rights while retaining more control over the program. Community-driven development and creativity are propelled by these licenses and guiding principles.
11.45AM - 12.00PM
A closer look at India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act and its impact on user privacy and data regulation.
12:00PM - 12.15PM
Advocating for the ability to repair your own devices and combatting restrictions imposed by manufacturers.
12.15PM - 12.30PM
Ever wondered why Google services are Free? You are right, they aren't free. We pay not by money but by our personal & social data. Today we depend too much on their platforms, the more we depend on them, the more they know about us. Let's look at how we can reclaim control over our online lives.
12.30PM - 12.45PM
Encouraging contributions to Free and Open Source Software and helping build a better, more collaborative global community for common good.
Lightning Talks
Session 2
There will be lunch provided from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Please join us afterward for the second session of lightning talks.
2.00PM - 2.30PM
An open session to engage in collaborative discussions on FOSS, community building, and shared experiences.
2.30PM - 2.45PM
User experience (UX) plays a crucial role in shaping interactions with digital products, emphasizing the responsibility of UX designers to create ethical solutions that benefit users and society. However, the use of "dark patterns"—deceptive design tactics that mislead users—can undermine this goal and lead to negative consequences. This discussion will explore the principles of ethical design, identify dark patterns in digital platforms, and highlight the importance of addressing these issues to enhance user experience
2.45PM - 3.00PM
A detailed look into the engineering process behind the release of Linux distributions.
3.00PM - 3.15PM
Discover the power of Open Source Hardware (OSH) and how it enables innovation. I’ll share insights from my experience building a community-driven weather station, discuss the basics of transistors and chips, and Arduino. Plus, learn about essential open source tools for hardware development and how to start your own projects!
3.15PM - 3.30PM
OSM is a collaborative mapping project that allows anyone to create and edit free maps of the world. As a community-driven initiative, OSM empowers users to contribute geographic information, shaping how we understand and navigate our environments. we will explore its open commons model, and how individuals can contribute to this global mapping effort. By recognizing the power of collaborative mapping, we can better appreciate its impact on communities and society as a whole.
3.30PM - 4.00PM
4.00PM - 4.30PM
4.30AM - 5.00PM
Vote of thanks, final remarks, and a group photo to conclude the event.
