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Dear Free Software Supporter,

Today, we're sharing with you all the ways you can socialize and participate
in [LibrePlanet 2024: Cultivating Community][1] outside of the [official
program][2].

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### Social activities

Check out the growing number of [social activities][3] you can participate in
on the weekend of LibrePlanet 2024:

* *Friday night "open" office:* Socialize and see the FSF office for yourself;
* *Walk on Saturday night:* Meet new people and get some fresh air after sitting through conference sessions indoors;
* *Annual FSF associate members meeting:* Share your feedback with the FSF and discuss with other FSF associate members where you think the FSF should be going;
* *Diversity breakfast:* A space for women, nonbinary people, and all those who have been traditionally excluded from technological and social causes;
* *Licensing table:* Meet the Licensing and Compliance Lab;
* *Newcomer orientation:* Connect with other people and get an overview of what's going on.

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### How to actively participate in LibrePlanet: Cultivating Community

Do you want to participate in LibrePlanet more actively? Then consider
proposing or organizing a [Birds of a Feather session][4], [volunteering][5]
to help with the event, or giving a [lightning talk][6] on a free software topic
you're passionate about.

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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. For more information see the [Call for Volunteers][7]. 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.

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##### Organize a Birds of a Feather session

Birds of a Feather sessions (BoF) are a time for people to get
together around a specific topic, either to focus on conversations,
come up with new ideas, or just spend time socializing. Interested
in organizing a BoF? On the [LibrePlanet wiki][8], you can let others
know what your session is about and where to meet. There are
already some fun sessions about free software games and so-called
"artificial intelligence" listed there.

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##### Submit a lightning talk

Lightning talks are five-minute presentations given by conference
attendees on free software topics they're passionate about. No matter
if you intend to attend online or in person, [submit a lightning talk
today][9] and gain an enthusiastic audience for your
idea or project. The lightning talks will be presented on Sunday, May 5, 11:15 - 12:00 EDT (15:00 UTC). There are already some promising lightning talks listed on the [LibrePlanet wiki][9]. Check them out!

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### The facts about LibrePlanet 2024: Cultivating Community

LibrePlanet: Cultivating Community will be held on May 4 and 5, 2024.
The in-person part of the conference will take place at the [Wentworth
Institute of Technology][10] (WIT) in Boston, MA, USA. For information on
transportation, accommodation, and restaurants, please visit the [lodging
& travel][11] section of the conference page. If you haven't registered
already, please register now:

* **[Register to the in-person event][12]**
* **[Register to the online event][13]**

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**Important notice for minors, parents, and guardians:** The WIT asks us to
inform you that minors will have to be accompanied by a parent or a guardian
in order to attend LibrePlanet 2024 in person. Parents or guardians are
responsible for the minors they accompany.

We look forward to seeing you at LibrePlanet 2024: Cultivating Community!

Your LibrePlanet team

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