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=== Schedule === | === Schedule === | ||
The schedule is now finalized, check the [https://fosdem.org/2014/schedule/track/mozilla/ schedule on the official FOSDEM page] where the selected talks are beginning to appear. Speakers have been contacted already. | The schedule is now finalized, check the [https://fosdem.org/2014/schedule/track/mozilla/ schedule on the official FOSDEM page] where the selected talks are beginning to appear. Speakers have been contacted already. | ||
== Mozilla Booth == | == Mozilla Booth == | ||
There will be a booth manned by Mozilla volunteers in the main conference building. The goal is three-fold: | There will be a booth manned by Mozilla volunteers in the main conference building. The goal is three-fold: | ||
# to evangelize and answer questions | # to evangelize and answer questions | ||
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'''Any other food or drink expenses (including room service and in-room minibar charges and lunch at FOSDEM) are at the expense of the Mozillian.''' | '''Any other food or drink expenses (including room service and in-room minibar charges and lunch at FOSDEM) are at the expense of the Mozillian.''' | ||
== Friday Beer Event == | |||
As every year, there will be a [https://fosdem.org/2014/practical/beerevent/ FOSDEM beer event] on Friday night before FOSDEM. We'll be distributing a limited amount of free drink tokens starting at 6PM, so look out for them :) | |||
Warning: don't forget to read the "A note of caution" part of https://fosdem.org/2014/practical/beerevent/ | |||
=== Saturday night Party === | === Saturday night Party === | ||
Historically, a dinner for Mozillians has often been organised on the Saturday night of FOSDEM. For the last couple of years though, Mozillians are encouraged to meet and dine with folks from other open projects. Please watch this space for suggestions. | Historically, a dinner for Mozillians has often been organised on the Saturday night of FOSDEM. For the last couple of years though, Mozillians are encouraged to meet and dine with folks from other open projects. Please watch this space for suggestions. | ||
That said, we ''will'' have a '''Party from 20:00 (8pm)''' | That said, we ''will'' have a '''Party from 20:00 (8pm)''' at Café-Brasserie '''À la Mort subite''', Rue Montagne-aux-Herbes Potagères 7, B-1000 Bruxelles ([http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=la+mort+subite+bruxelles&cid=10135230689229324934 Google], [http://www.openstreetmap.org/?node=1631382661 OpenStreetMap]). If you come from the Novotel, you can just walk through the beautiful [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galeries_Royales_Saint-Hubert Galeries Royales St Hubert] to get there. | ||
Since this is an open event, don't hesitate to invite people you met at Fosdem. | Since this is an open event, don't hesitate to invite people you met at Fosdem. | ||
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As with the beer event, Mozilla Reps will be there to hand you "free beer" tickets (33cl). It should be possible to eat a few small dishes there as well ([http://alamortsubite.com/ENG/food.html salads, tartines and omelettes]). | As with the beer event, Mozilla Reps will be there to hand you "free beer" tickets (33cl). It should be possible to eat a few small dishes there as well ([http://alamortsubite.com/ENG/food.html salads, tartines and omelettes]). | ||
== Getting Around in Brussels (MAP) == | == Getting Around in Brussels (MAP) == | ||
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Don't hesitate to ask Ramón for options if you'd like to stay longer. | Don't hesitate to ask Ramón for options if you'd like to stay longer. | ||
== WiFi == | == WiFi and mobile data == | ||
=== At Fosdem === | === At Fosdem === | ||
At FOSDEM, a FREE WiFi network called "FOSDEM" will be very "strong" and there should not be any ambiguity about which network to use. Most 802.11 stacks will likely do the Right Thing[tm] automatically. :-) | |||
=== At the NOVOTEL === | === At the NOVOTEL === | ||
There should be Free Wi-Fi at least in the lobby, and possibly in your room. Ask the reception if unsure so you don't get charged for this. | |||
== Mobile Data == | |||
If you have a GSM-compatible phone and need data connectivity (EDGE/3G) without paying prohibitive roaming charges, you can buy a prepaid SIM card with a data plan in most mobile phone shops, including some in the Airport arrival terminal. | |||
Here are a couple of plans that you may find interesting: | |||
* BASE: 10€ prepaid card with 5€ top-up (100MB) or 10€ top-up (1000MB) | |||
* Belgacom/Proximus: 15€ Pay&Go Max prepaid card (250MB included) | |||
== Getting from the Hotel/Central Station to FOSDEM == | == Getting from the Hotel/Central Station to FOSDEM == | ||