Free Software Research and Civil Society
Belgrade, 4th December 2007
The Event
The Free Software Foundation Europe would like to invite you to a workshop as part of the STACS project (FP6-2005-Science-and-Society-19-044597). The STACS project wants to explore the possibility of joint research projects between civil society and public research bodies. This workshop is one step in that process and will serve as a research project "incubator", trying to identify and activate possible research cooperations.
One goal of the workshop is to see at least two different research projects discussed and jumpstarted following the meeting, which is scheduled to take place in Belgrade on the 4th of December 2007. As spaces are limited, we invite you to fill out an application to attend this workshop. If you are selected to attend, the STACS project will offer to cover your travel and accommodation expenses for the workshop.
If you are a member of a civil society organisation or a researcher working with Free Software or Free Software related issues, we look forward to receiving your applicating for participation. This will allow you to participate on behalf of your organisation in shaping research projects in your area.
Venue
The workshop will take place at the Hotel M Best Western at Bulevard Oslobodenja 56a, Belgrade. Participants will be invited to be accommodated at the same hotel for convenience. Transportation to and from the hotel will also be taken care of.
Schedule
| 14.00 | Introduction to STACS |
| 14.15 | Opportunities for research on Free Software |
| 15.00 | Results of pre-workshop exercises |
| 15.15 | Break-out sessions (various research topics) |
| 16.30 | Coffee/tea break |
| 17.00 | Results of the sessions |
| 17.45 | Exploring proposals for research projects |
| 18.30 | Conclusions |
| 18.45 | Feedback from participants |
| 19.00 | Dinner and social event |