ArabicMozillaMeetup/2014

Overview

During the Arabic Mozilla Meetup, 2014's version, our aim is to strengthen the inter-communities links and bring together active contributors from Arabic countries in one place for discussions and presentations mainly around localization and Firefox OS. We also intend to plan for the future of Mozilla's presence in the region, with the one overarching goal: getting a solid ground ready to welcome Firefox OS in the region.

Applying

Applications are closed, however you can still join the Arabic Mozilla mailing list and get the latest about the community. Thank you.

Place

The meetup will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Pera, Turkey.

Date

October 31st to November 3rd.

Schedule

October 31st

Arrival: all day
Casual get-together for dinner at the hotel at 8:00 PM.

November 1st

• 7:00 - 9:00: Breakfast at the hotel
• 9:00 - 9:30 Welcoming remarks by "organizing committee" + 30sec brief introduction by each participant
• 9:30 - 10:00 Community Lightening Talks [2]
• 10:00 - 10:15 Coffee Break
• 10:15 - 10:45 Overview of the goals and outcomes of the meetup: why are we here today? How can we make the most out of this meetup? [1]
• 10:45 - 11:45 SWOT Analysis Group Exercise
• 11:45 - 12:30 Leadership
• 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch Break
• 14:00 - 16:00 Structure
• 16:00 - 16:15 Break
• 16:15 - 17:15 Community Building Session
• 17:15 - 17:45 Events: brainstorming about coming events
• 17:45 - 18:00 Recap
• 18:00 - 19:30 Free time
• 19:30 - 00:00 Surprise Dinner (Bus will pick you up to go to the place.)

November 2nd

• 7:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
• 9:00 - 9:10 Quick recap + Setting the theme for day 2
• 9:10 - 10:15 Tools/ Resources
• 10:15 - 10:30 Coffee break
• 10:30 - 12:15 Looking ahead: the future of the Arabic community [5]
• 12:15 - 13:45 Lunch Break
• 13:45 - 14:30 Webmaker session: Ali

Localization track:

   14:30 - 15:30 Localization + Introducing the new localization plan

Firefox OS track:

   14:30 - 15:30 TBD. Firefox OS specific.[7] Who?? Skander / Mack can help maybe?

• 15:30 - 16:00 Nefzaoui: [Hands-on] How to use the MozTrap platform to test locales (QA)
• 16:00 - 16:15 Break
• 16:15 - 17:15 Recap with all action points and owners and the follow up procedures
• 17:15 - 18:00 Closing
• 18:00 - 19:00 City Tour (Suggestion)
• 19:00 - 22:00 Dinner (http://naumpasakonagi.weebly.com/about-us.html)

November 3rd

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Departures: Saying goodbye already! Bohoo :(

Logistics

Attending the Meetup means that Mozilla will cover all your visa, airfare, hotel and food expenses.

Airfare

Mozilla will only pay for flights that arrive on the 31st of October and leave by the 3rd of November. Coming or leaving on different dates will require the participant to pay for the flight cost difference (if any).

Hotel

Mozilla will only cover for hotel nights from the 31st October to the 3rd November. If you wish to extend your stay in Istanbul, your are more than welcome to do so but please note that it will be at your own cost.
Hotel website: http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-istanbul-pera

Note: Please make sure that you have the address of the hotel with you

Food

Friday night dinner: At the hotel. Time: 8 PM Menu

   * Tomato soup
   * Mediterranean Salad served with Lemon Sauce
   * Grilled Sea Bass Fillets, Fried Potatoes with Parsley and Carrots Sautéed with The Procedure Visi
   * Semolina Halva with Ice Cream
   * 2 soft drinks included
   Vegetarian option available for the person who requested.