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5 | 2 | laforge | h1. OsmoCon 2017 |
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7 | 3 | laforge | *OsmoCon (Osmocom Conference) 2017 is the first technical conference for Osmocom users, operators and developers!* |
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9 | 3 | laforge | For the first time ever, the Osmocom Conference brings together users, operators and developers of the Osmocom Open Source cellular infrastructure projects, such as OsmoBTS, OsmoBSC, OsmoSGSN, OpenGGSN and others. |
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11 | 9 | laforge | OsmoCon 2017 is your opportunity to deepen your understanding of Osmocom technology and to meet other people in and around the Osmocom Ecosystem. |
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13 | 9 | laforge | Join us for a day of presentations and discussions with the main developers behind Open Source Mobile Communications, as well as commercial and non-profit users of the Osmocom cellular infrastructure software. |
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15 | 1 | laforge | h2. Date |
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17 | Save the Date: OsmoCon 2017 is scheduled on *April 21st, 2017* |
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19 | 15 | laforge | The event is expected to start at *9:00 am* and sessions will continue until about *6:00 pm*. We will conclude the day with a *social event at night*, so please make sure you stay the night in Berlin and leave only on the 22nd. |
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21 | 17 | laforge | h2. Programme |
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23 | 17 | laforge | The Programme (list of talks/topics) is available at [[OsmoCon2017_Programme]] and includes |
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25 | 10 | neels | * Running a basic circuit-switched Osmocom GSM network |
26 | * Configuring + running GPRS/EDGE data services with OsmoPCU, OsmoSGSN and OpenGGSN |
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27 | * Interfacing with VoIP using osmo-sip-connector |
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28 | 1 | laforge | * Setting up a 3G network using osmo-iuh and a femto/small cell |
29 | * Using the Osmocom control interface |
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30 | * Osmocom Roadmap |
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31 | * Reporting and investigating issues in Osmocom |
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32 | 10 | neels | * Osmocom Project Infrastructure (redmine, mailman, git, gerrit, jenkins, ...) |
33 | 1 | laforge | * Fundamental GSM radio frequency planning |
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35 | All presentations will be made by Osmocom developers sharing their expertise with the audience. |
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37 | h2. Venue |
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40 | Jugendgaestehaus Hauptbahnhof |
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41 | 10 | neels | Seydlitzstrasse 20 |
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43 | GERMANY |
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46 | 1 | laforge | The venue is in immediate vicinity of the Berlin Central Station (_Berlin Hauptbahnhof_) |
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48 | "Map":http://osm.org/go/0MbFEGqd--?m= |
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50 | h2. Tickets / Pricing |
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52 | 3 | laforge | Tickets include |
53 | * access to all presentations |
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54 | * complimentary snacks, coffee/tea and beverages during the morning and afternoon break |
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55 | * lunch at the venue cafeteria |
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56 | * social event in the evening, including finger food and beverages |
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58 | 12 | neels | Tickets are priced at 180 EUR (incl. 19% German VAT) and are available for purchase "here":http://shop.sysmocom.de/products/ticket-for-osmocon-2017. (This price basically covers the expenses on venue, catering and event management.) |
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60 | 16 | laforge | If you are a community contributor to one of the Osmocom projects (or related Open Source projects) and attending unrelated to your professional job, you can apply for a complimentary ticket. Please contact osmocon2017@sysmocom.de and identify your affiliation with the project. |
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62 | h2. Organizational Support |
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64 | 1 | laforge | Event organization and planning is provided by "sysmocom":http://sysmocom.de/ |
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67 | 3 | laforge | h2. Venue / Travel Information |
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69 | h3. Getting to the venue |
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71 | h4. By Train |
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73 | 13 | neels | The venue is within walking distance of Berlin Central Station (_Berlin Hauptbahnhof_) |
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75 | h4. By Plane |
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77 | 10 | neels | The TXL bus takes you directly from the Berlin TXL airport to the central station (_Berlin Hauptbahnhof_). |
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79 | 14 | neels | Coming from SXF airport, probably best take the S9 and change at _Ostkreuz_ to S5 (->_Spandau_), S7 (->_Potsdam Hbf_) or S75 (->_Westkreuz_), which takes you to directly to Berlin's _Hauptbahnhof_. |
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81 | Local train services map: "PDF from bvg.de":https://www.bvg.de/de/index.php?section=downloads&cmd=58&download=399 |
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83 | 3 | laforge | h4. By Car |
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85 | Please e-mail us in advance at osmocon2017@sysmocom.de if you require parking. We _may_ be able to arrange for parking reservation at the venue (TBC). |
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88 | h3. Hotels in the vicinity of the venue |
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90 | 10 | neels | There are several hotels in the immediate vicinity of the OsmoCon venue. For your convenience, we have listed some below. |
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92 | h4. Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnhof |
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94 | Your low budget hotel Motel One Berlin-Central, very close to the conference venue. |
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96 | http://www.motel-one.com/en/hotels/berlin/hotel-berlin-hauptbahnhof/ |
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98 | h4. ibis Berlin Hauptbahnhof |
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100 | http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-8601-ibis-berlin-hauptbahnhof/index.shtml |
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102 | h4. Meininger Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof |
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104 | https://www.meininger-hotels.com/en/hotels/berlin/hauptbahnhof/ |
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106 | h4. Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt |
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108 | Right outside of the main train station, in sight of the Federal Chancellery, you will find the Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt |
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110 | https://www.steigenberger.com/en/hotels/all-hotels/germany/berlin/steigenberger-hotel-am-kanzleramt |