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Dear Free Software Supporter,

**The registration for the sixteenth edition of the Free Software
Foundation's (FSF) annual conference [LibrePlanet][1] is open.**

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We were delighted to see several people email us preemptively and ask
where they could register to attend [LibrePlanet 2024: Cultivating
Community][1]. Since we're as excited about the next edition of
LibrePlanet as you are, we're opening registration today.

Starting now, you may:

* [register to the in-person event][2] or
* [register to the online event][3].

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LibrePlanet will be held on a weekend in March, 2024, in the Boston
area, MA, USA as well as online. The exact date and location will be
announced soon.

Students and FSF associate members attend LibrePlanet gratis. Not an
associate member? [Join today][8] for $10 per month ($5 for students),
or register for LibrePlanet at our non-member rate (details below). If
you become an associate member, you help us organize events like
LibrePlanet as well as support us in [advocating for your user
rights][6]. Furthermore, you can enjoy all the [benefits][7] that we
grant our associate members.

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## LibrePlanet registration levels

Registration helps us prepare for the event. In return for your
advanced registration, we will give a small token of our appreciation
at a couple of different tiers:

* **In-person Participant: enter at no cost as an associate member or
opt to pay the regular price.**

Come to Boston and experience the unmatched in-person conference
feeling. The event will be in the Boston area, and the exact venue
will be announced soon. Meet friends, both old and new; sit next to
interesting people in the audience; and chat casually with fellow
advocates during coffee breaks.

*Note that COVID-19 is still an issue that we take very seriously in
organizing an in-person conference, so please read the event's
[COVID-19 Policy][9] carefully.*

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[FSF associate members][10] will be invited to participate in the
annual associate membership meeting.

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Nonmembers can register for LibrePlanet at our nonmember rate of $90
for the two days or $60 for one day.

You will only be admitted to the in-person conference if you have
registered as an in-person participant. [Register to the in-person
event now.][2]

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* **Online Participant: registration is gratis.**

The "Online Participant" level grants you general access to the online
edition of LibrePlanet, and registration is gratis. As always, anyone
can attend the online edition of LibrePlanet. We will broadcast the
event via a fully free software livestream on
[libreplanet.org/conference][11]. Everyone will be able to join the
discussion via the general #libreplanet IRC channel on Libera.Chat, as
well as via room-specific IRC channels. Registration helps us plan the
amount of server space we need, and it is useful to know expected
participation numbers as we reach out to prospective volunteers for
things like moderation. It also ensures you won't be left out of any
important communications about the event. [Register to the online
person event now.][3]

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* **Online Supporter: a small contribution goes a long way.**

Help us with the expenses we incur in bringing a spectacular event to
the community both online and in person by contributing financially
when attending online. Even the online part of a conference has
organizational expenses, such as facilitating our fully free streaming
setup. [Registration at the Supporter level][3] starts at $25 during
early bird registration, which will last until March 1, 2024 and $50
after this date. To thank you for investing in the FSF and
LibrePlanet, you will receive a digital registration badge that you
can share on your personal blog, or on social media.

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* **Stalwart: your financial support helps us create a memorable
event.**

No matter if you attend online or in person, your additional financial
support helps us create a memorable event for many people all over the
globe. With your contribution, you fund essentials like our fully free
servers, gratis admission for students, and refreshments for
attendees. And you make it possible for us to devote the substantial
amount of time necessary to organize everything -- an effort which is
nearly year-round. Individuals can pay $200 ($150 early registration
until March 1, 2024), and corporate attendees get access at $500 ($400
early registration until March 1, 2024). For [supporting the event at
this higher level][3], you receive all the previously mentioned perks,
as well as our specially designed and ethically manufactured
LibrePlanet T-shirt *and* a souvenir USB drive with videos from the
event, so you can look back at them in the future and share them with
your community. You'll also have the option to get an hour of free
licensing consultation in 2024, or advice in another field where we
might be able to help.

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## Call for Sessions: Only one week left

Join [keynote][12] David Wilson from [System Crafters][13] in
presenting at LibrePlanet. Hurry up to [submit][14] your talk,
workshop, or panel idea to the [Call for Sessions][15], which will
close on October 25, 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC). All you need to submit is
a talk title, an abstract, and (optionally) a biography. Come to our
[Call for Sessions office hour][16] on October 19, 13:00 to 14:00 EDT
(17:00 - 18:00 UTC) if you have questions or if you're looking for
inspiration. All you need to do is enter the #libreplanet channel of
the [Libera.Chat][17] IRC network and ask your questions.

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## Nominate those who inspire you for a Free Software Award

[Nominate][18] those who inspire you for:

* The [Award for the Advancement of Free Software][19];
* The [Award for Projects of Social Benefit][20]; or
* The [Award for Outstanding New Free Software Contributor][21].

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The deadline for nominations is November 21 at 23:59 EST (04:59 UTC).

## Sponsoring and exhibitors

Does your company or organization want to be at the nexus of ethical
technology, a vibrant community, and the future generation of free
software specialists? Then [sponsor LibrePlanet or become an
exhibitor][22]. Early bird pricing for exhibitors is happening now,
and will be available until February 8, 2024. Nonprofits and
individual projects are eligible for a discounted exhibitors price.

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## Volunteer remotely or in person

We are looking for volunteers who can either support us on-site or
online. We'll be looking for people who can help us with moderation,
room monitoring, and other important tasks that make the event
possible. Your help makes LibrePlanet an even greater success, and
while volunteering you can learn from others and thereby further
refine your organizational or technical skills. Please email
<[email protected]> and let us know whether you want to volunteer in
person or remotely.

## Sign up for the LibrePlanet announcements list

Don't want to miss out on what's happening? Make sure you sign up for
the LibrePlanet announcements list at the top of the [LibrePlanet
website][1] to get the latest updates. If you need more information,
or have any questions about the tiers, please email
<[email protected]>.

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Thank you for supporting LibrePlanet. I hope to see you at the event!

Sincerely,

Miriam Bastian
Program Manager

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