Hong Kong Summit – Registration, Call for Speakers & Sponsors Now Open!

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The OpenStack Summit is coming to Hong Kong, November 5-8, 2013. Visit http://openstack.org/summit for all the details.

The Summit is a four-day conference for OpenStack contributors, enterprise users, service providers, application developers and ecosystem members.  Attendees can expect visionary keynote speakers, 150+ breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, collaborative design sessions and lots of networking over the four days. Keynote sessions will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, and the Design Summit, a special track for active technical contributors to plan the next software release, will span all four days.

REGISTRATION
Early Bird Registration is now open. We are expecting 4000-5000 people to attend the Summit in November, so for the first time we’re offering TWO types of passes.  In addition to the usual “Full Access” pass, we’re adding a “General Session & Expo” pass that’s only $150 (early bird price) to help introduce even more people to OpenStack. Restrictions apply to the lower priced pass, so please review the details before selecting a ticket.  Act quickly to save $400 USD on the Full Access Passes, as prices will increase starting October 5, 2013.

SPEAKERS
The call for speakers is now open! Hurry, the deadline for submissions is July 31. All speaking proposals will be posted for public vote in August, and speakers will be notified mid-September. If your session is selected you will be provided with a free code to register for the Summit. Based on speaker feedback from the previous Summit, we’ve improved the system so that a session proposal can now contain multiple speakers. If you plan to co-present a topic or panel, be sure to list all planned speakers.

SPONSORS
Sponsoring the OpenStack Summit is a great way to gain exposure and support the open source community. If you are interested in supporting the Summit and would like to have a presence in our expo hall – the sponsorship agreement is now ready to sign HERE. Please fully read the Sponsorship Prospectus before signing the sponsorship agreement.  Sponsorships are limited, and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. We appreciate your support!

SUMMIT DETAILS
Location:
The Summit will take place at Asia World-Expo, a large convention center near the airport with connecting SkyCity Marriott hotel. The Airport Express train stops within Asia World-Expo, making it convenient to access from most parts of Hong Kong.

Travel & Accommodations:
Official hotel room blocks are currently available at three hotels. We also offer a list of recommended budget-friendly hotels. Regardless of where you book, we recommend staying near the train line. Please check the VISA information page and FAQ for more information about your travel plans. We encourage you to book early!

Translation:
Translation from English to Mandarin will be offered in the General Session, which runs Tuesday and Wednesday.

Active Technical Contributors:
All Active Technical Contributors (ATCs) who contributed to the Grizzly release or Havana release prior to September 6, 2013 will receive a free registration code for a Full Access Pass to the Summit. Please check your inbox before you register. If you would like to be designated as “ATC” on your name badge, please use *the same email address that is tied to your Gerrit ID* when registering for the Summit on EventBrite.

Refunds & Transfers:
Registration refunds and transfers will be granted through October 25, 2013 – after this time no refunds or transfers can be made. To request a refund or transfer email [email protected].

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