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A better Call For Proposals
http://2016.jsconfau.com/2016/07/01/cfp.html
A better Call For Proposals. The downside was, when the proposals eventually came in, we realised we had to say no to some exceptional talks by talented individuals, simply because we only had a few slots remaining. And the presence of illustrious names wasn’t encouraging to everyone some people felt intimidated by the thought of sharing the stage with one of their heroes. This year we’ve been lucky enough to attract some sponsors (though we’re still looking for more! Your travel expenses. Wherever y...
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Announcing Opportunity Program
http://2016.jsconfau.com/2016/09/26/announcing-opportunity-program.html
At JSConf AU we’re dedicated to diversity, inclusion and even more so opportunity. We realise that buying a ticket to a conference for many isn’t a trivial expense, but it can be a turning point in someone’s career. It’s our pleasure to announce the Opportunity Program providing free passes to JSConf AU 2016. Read along for eligibility requirements, application close an notification dates. Applicants for a free Opportunity Program ticket have to fulfill at least one of the below requirements:. We’re curr...
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A moment with Ally Palanzi
http://2016.cssconf.com.au/interviews/ally-palanzi
Is a senior front-end engineer making internet things at Vox Media. Loves ice cream, Sass, community building, and sharing photos of her cat on the internet. A moment with Ally Palanzi. Q] Is this your first trip to Melbourne? Do you have other plans for your trip? This is my first trip. I’m looking forward to staying the week and hopefully getting a chance to explore. All tips and suggestions are welcome. I wish I could stay longer! Q] Who in the industry consistently blows you away with incredible work?
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A moment with Serena Chen
http://2016.cssconf.com.au/interviews/serena-chen
Builds design frameworks at BNZ Digital. She is an ex-physicist, hacker at heart, and hosts a feminist podcast. A moment with Serena Chen. Q] Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do? I’m a designer at BNZ Digital. In my spare time I run a podcast. In open source projects, and nerd out about maths, security, feminism, and politics. I’m currently mainlining Star Trek: Voyager, and loving every minute of it. Q] Tell us about the journey that led you to what you’re doing. This is something I like to tel...
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A moment with Lena Reinhard
http://2016.jsconfau.com/interviews/lena-reinhard
As much as Lena Reinhard always loved computers, she was always a bit more interested in the humans who work with them. She now works as a Team Lead at Travis CI, and she is a strong advocate for change in the tech industry. A moment with Lena Reinhard. Q] Is this your first trip to Melbourne? Do you have other plans for your trip? Q] Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do? I’m a Team Lead at Travis CI. Q] What does your usual work day look like? Where do you aspire to get to from here? Above all t...
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Programming Inclusion
http://2016.jsconfau.com/2016/07/01/programming-inclusion.html
This year around 23,000 different conferences will be run. While this list isn’t by any means exhaustive and includes non-technology oriented events the number itself is quite astounding. To put in perspective there might be at least 62 conferences being put on the day you read this article. How many of them have Code of Conduct and are prepared to act on it? What’s the percentage of events with fully white male speaker lineup? Do they cater for dietary requirements? We have to do better. To be able to s...
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A moment with Josh Johnston
http://2016.cssconf.com.au/interviews/josh-johnston
Works with fantastic X-Team colleagues around the world, and loves learning new ways to collaborate over time and space. And spends as much time as possible at the beach with lovely wife and daughters. A moment with Josh Johnston. Q] Where do you aspire to get to from here? It’s hard to picture being happier job-wise. I still have plenty to work towards, but my main aspirations are about the kind of person I want to be, rather than any particular job or expertise. This was also a cross-roads in my career...
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A moment with Justin Falcone
http://2016.jsconfau.com/interviews/justin-falcone
Is a programmer and writer living in Brooklyn NY. When he is not building tools for data visualization, he is cooking up an elaborate breakfast or hanging out with his beloved guinea pigs, Allegra and Claritin. A moment with Justin Falcone. Q] Clearly, you’ve reached a certain point in your career (because you’re with us! Where do you aspire to get to from here? You know Shingy, Aol’s ‘digital prophet? Q] Do you skydive, knit, play the banjo, cycle or do anything that isn’t on a computer?
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A moment with Nadieh Bremer
http://2016.cssconf.com.au/interviews/nadieh-bremer
Is a Graduated Astronomer, turned Data Scientist, turned self-taught Data Visualization Designer. Part of Adyen’s front-end team. Spending all her free time on personal projects found on VisualCinnamon.com. A moment with Nadieh Bremer. Q] Do you sky-dive, knit, play the banjo, cycle or do anything that isn’t on a computer? Q] If money and time were no object, what would you be doing right now? Q] Tell us about the journey that led you to what you’re doing. Q] Who should we be following on Twitter?
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A moment with Ally Long
http://2016.cssconf.com.au/interviews/ally-long
Is a designer and front-end developer at eHealth Africa, focussed on creating interfaces for novice tech users in West Africa. She likes all the usual things - cats, goats, coffees, internets. A moment with Ally Long. Q] What will you be talking about at CSSConf? Q] What does your usual work day look like? How easily can you read the app in direct sunlight? How far do you have to walk to get a weak 3G signal to sync the app’s data? What apps do they use all the time? Side note: Studio D also have another...
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