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 * '''If you plan to attend a conference and have an Ubuntu booth or give a talk about Ubuntu, please add that info at ConferenceAppearances.'''
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 * The latest leaflet is [attachment:leaflet_oct_05.pdf here]. This was created October 2005. If you are having a booth, consider making copies of this and having it available as a handouts. ''If you would like to produce an updated or redesigned flyer or brochure, please coordinate with the DocTeam or the ArtworkTeam.''  * See ["DIYMarketing"] for the pieces you need to create your own materials to have an effective conference presence.
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 * Older versions are [attachment:brochure.pdf here] and [attachment:flyer.pdf here].  * You can order CDs at [http://shipit.ubuntu.com]. Note that it can take up to 8 weeks from the time of your order to delivery, so please plan ahead.
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 * We've also created an A0 sized poster. See the bottom of https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuArtwork to download it.  * You can get Ubuntu t-shirts and other kit at [http://www.cafepress.com/ubuntushop] and [:t-shirt:here] (if in Europe)
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 * You can order CDs to hand out at [http://shipit.ubuntu.com]. Note that it can take up to 8 weeks from the time of your order to delivery, so please plan ahead.  * We will supply Conference Packs to Loco Teams that are manning an Ubuntu booth. A conference pack contains 4 t-shirts, 200 Ubuntu leaflets and 200 Ubuntu stickers. Conference Pack approval is at Canonical's discretion, and any left over materials should be shared with Loco Team members for other events. To request a pack, please email the following information to info@shipit.ubuntu.com at least '''4 weeks prior''' to the event:
  * Your name and LoCo team
  * Complete shipping address, including phone number.
  * The conference name, location, date and URL.
  * Information on the booth you will be manning
  * You should also add yourself to ConferenceAppearances
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 * You can get Ubuntu t-shirts and other kit at [http://www.cafepress.com/ubuntushop].
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 * Please share your tips and suggestions for a successful conference presence at ConferenceTopTips.

 * If you plan to attend a conference and hand out Ubuntu CDs or give a talk about Ubuntu, please add that info at ConferenceAppearances.

 * For event specific tips and suggestions go to the respective wiki page of this event. A list of event pages already holding such information can be found at ConferenceTopTips.		  * Please share your tips and suggestions for a successful conference presence at ConferenceTopTips. For event specific tips and suggestions go to the respective wiki page of this event. A list of event pages already holding such information can be found at ConferenceTopTips.

This page is for planning how to give Ubuntu a strong, effective presence at conferences, tradeshows and linux user group gatherings.

  • If you plan to attend a conference and have an Ubuntu booth or give a talk about Ubuntu, please add that info at ConferenceAppearances.

Materials

  • See ["DIYMarketing"] for the pieces you need to create your own materials to have an effective conference presence.

  • You can order CDs at [http://shipit.ubuntu.com]. Note that it can take up to 8 weeks from the time of your order to delivery, so please plan ahead.

  • You can get Ubuntu t-shirts and other kit at [http://www.cafepress.com/ubuntushop] and [:t-shirt:here] (if in Europe)

  • We will supply Conference Packs to Loco Teams that are manning an Ubuntu booth. A conference pack contains 4 t-shirts, 200 Ubuntu leaflets and 200 Ubuntu stickers. Conference Pack approval is at Canonical's discretion, and any left over materials should be shared with Loco Team members for other events. To request a pack, please email the following information to info@shipit.ubuntu.com at least 4 weeks prior to the event:

    • Your name and LoCo team

    • Complete shipping address, including phone number.
    • The conference name, location, date and URL.
    • Information on the booth you will be manning

    • You should also add yourself to ConferenceAppearances

  • Please share your tips and suggestions for a successful conference presence at ConferenceTopTips. For event specific tips and suggestions go to the respective wiki page of this event. A list of event pages already holding such information can be found at ConferenceTopTips.

  • General information on collaborating with other projects can be found on ConferenceTopTips as well. If you have a master plan of collaboration with a specific project/local community of a project, consider creating an extra page.