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Speaking engagements

by | Tue 5 Dec 2006

Well, I have some speaking engagements lined up. Right now they are not on my speaking page, but I plan to add them soon. They are:

* **Jokosher** – Mon 11th Dec 2006 – West Yorkshire Linux User Group, Leeds, England – Aq and I are presenting the latest from the Jokosher project.
* **[How to Herd Cats and Influence People](https://lca2007.linux.org.au/talk/173)** – Thu 18th Jan 2006 – linux.conf.au, Sydney, Australia – This is my major new talk that I am working on. It will be a discussion about the concept of community, how it is constructed and where we can take it.
* **How to Herd Cats and Influence People** – Sat 17th Feb 2006 – Skycon, Limerick, Ireland – Another showing of my community talk.

I am also in discussions about a number of other talks, more when they are confirmed. As ever if you would like me to come and speak at your conference, do [get in touch](mailto:jono AT ubuntu DOT com). I am looking forward to getting out there and meeting a bunch of you soon. 🙂

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