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{% extends "site_base.html" %}
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{% block head_title %}{{ flatpage.title }}{% endblock head_title %}
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{% block body_class %}text-primary{% endblock body_class %}
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{% block main_class %}container{% endblock main_class %}
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{% block content %}
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<div class="row">
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<div class="col-md-1"></div>
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<div class="col-12 col-md-10 content text-page">
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<h1>Business Case</h1>
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<p>
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If you have an understanding boss who appreciates the value of gaining motivation, meeting inspiring people and learning more in a week than normal for a couple of months and doesn't need it explained, congratulations!
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On the other hand though, if you have a boss who requires a bit of assistance in this area then hopefully this can help by being a starting point!</p>
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<p>Here's a few paragraphs to get you started on getting approval from the powers that be.</p>
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<h2 id="key-information">Key information</h2>
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<p>Dates: Monday 21 - Friday 25 January 2019</p>
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<p>Venue: University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand</p>
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<p>Tickets: Details on pricing can be found at <a href="/tickets">https://linux.conf.au/attend/tickets/</a>.</p>
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<h2 id="sample-words-for-cost-justification">Sample words for cost justification</h2>
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<p>linux.conf.au is one of the world's longest-established conferences about Linux and Free and Open Source Software.</p>
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<p>linux.conf.au hosts over 80 talks from diverse presenters who are highly regarded in the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) community.
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Presentations include highly technical looks at security to architecture to open hardware, as well as strategic talks on community engagement, diversity promotion, legal and ethical management; in many cases, presenters are key developers and shapers of the projects featured in their presentations.</p>
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<p>In addition to the talks there are 8 tutorial sessions available that are presented by experienced trainers offering a practical understanding of a broad range of topics in Free and Open Source Software.</p>
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<p>For 2019 our theme is "Linux of Things", which is our creative way of referring to the Internet of Things (IoT). While we have a lots of neat talks on this theme it's not limited to this. You'll find tutorials in software development, Linux kernel internals, DevOps, community management and more.</p>
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<p>Full details of our sessions are available online at <a href="/schedule">https://linux.conf.au/schedule/</a>.</p>
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<p>On the first 2 days of the conference there are 9 special interest tracks (Miniconfs) run that give attendees an opportunity to explore a topic in Free and Open Source Software in depth and build connections with others working in the area.
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Full details of miniconfs can be found at <a href="/programme/miniconfs">https://linux.conf.au/programme/miniconfs/</a>.</p>
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<h2 id="what-does-my-organisation-gain">What does my organisation gain?</h2>
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<p>Organisations who fund delegates can gain competitive advantage through:</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Ready access to the knowledge and experience of the Linux and FOSS community through networking and relationship building</li>
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<li>Greater awareness and understanding of both mature and emergent technologies, enhancing delegates' strategic impact for their parent organisation</li>
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<li>Greater awareness and understanding of issues affecting organisations and the Linux and FOSS community, such as enhancing diversity, patent and copyright legislation and communicating to different audiences</li>
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<li>Enhanced technical competence and capability through attending tutorial sessions</li>
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<li>Sending someone to linux.conf.au is also a great way to recognise and reward achievement against organisational objectives</li>
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</ul>
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<h2 id="tax-deduction">Tax deduction</h2>
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<p>If you would like a professional opinion on whether you're able to claim linux.conf.au and/or related expenses as a tax deduction, you will need to consult with your accountant.
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We can advise you however to ensure you retain all your receipts for tax purposes! Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you choose to view the situation, we're not qualified accountants.
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This means we can't give you tax advice.</p>
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</div>
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</div>
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{% endblock %}
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<section class="content">
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</section>
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