Fans of virtual worlds and creators interested in sharing their latest breakthroughs have until October 29, 2024, to put forward their proposals for this year’s OpenSimulator Community Conference. The clock is ticking as the conference, now in its twelfth year, prepares to host a vibrant gathering of the OpenSim community.
“We’re counting on your participation as we dive into our twelfth year, celebrating how open source virtual worlds contribute to creativity, technology, artistry, and education,” said Cynthia Calongne, one of the event’s co-chairs, who is also known in virtual circles as “Lyr Lobo.”
Scheduled for December 7 and 8, the two-day conference promises a dynamic lineup of presentations covering creative, educational, technical, and experiential topics connected to OpenSimulator and the broader open metaverse. Calongne enthusiastically encouraged folks to bring their unique content, insights, and achievements to the table, sharing with Hypergrid Business how each contribution adds to the collective experience.
Organizers are particularly eager to see presentations brimming with innovative content, significant milestones within the OpenSim universe, bold visions for the future of open source virtual realms, and inventive uses of OpenSimulator tech.
Each presentation will last 20 minutes, ensuring a fast-paced series of insights. In addition to speaker sessions, attendees can look forward to community-led tours, an Expo, content giveaways, and opportunities for hypergrid exploration.
On October 31, those whose proposals make the cut will receive an acceptance email. To confirm their place in the program, accepted speakers must register for the event by November 7.
The conference kicks off a day early, on December 6, with a burst of music and art events before diving into the core programming on December 7 and 8. For those ready to submit their presentation ideas, the OSCC’s Call for Proposals page awaits your insights and innovation.
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Editor and publisher of Hypergrid Business, Maria Korolov isn’t just a tech journalist by day—covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and enterprise virtual reality—but also a science fiction novelist. You can explore more of her world on her Amazon author page, and join her adventures across Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and even her YouTube channel. Her debut virtual world novella, “Krim Times,” found its place on the Amazon best-seller list in its category. Now, her second novella, “The Lost King of Krim,” is ready for eager readers. Beyond Hypergrid Business, she is at the helm of MetaStellar, a fresh online speculative fiction magazine. Reach out to Maria at [email protected] for more into her realm of innovation and storytelling.