# Community Outreach
*(Don't have to change the body for other discussion boards i think?)*

Title: Creative Freedom Summit CfP 2024!

Hi everyone! We are excited to announce that there will be a second [Creative Freedom Summit](https://creativefreedomsummit.com/) (January 23rd-25th, 2024)! If you're just hearing about the Summit, it is a virtual event focused on promoting the use of Creative Free Software. After 2023's exciting and successful debut, we have decided to organize another Summit for 2024.

While running last year's event, we had many requests to submit session proposals, so this year we are running a Call for Proposals. **We welcome you to submit your ideas by November 24th, 2023** via the [Fedora Project CfP Platform](https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/) (A Fedora Account is not required). We are looking for the following themes for sessions:

- Look at what I made with free & Open Source creative tools - here's how I made it
- Here’s how to do this cool thing or use this feature in this free & Open Source tool
- I work on this free & Open Source software - here are some new features, or we'd like your feedback
- How we can improve our greater Open Source Design community

## Call for Proposals

Submit your proposals via the [Fedora Project CfP Platform](https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/). You can sign on using your GitHub, Gmail, **or** Fedora Account login credentials. **The deadline for proposals is November 24th, 2023.** On behalf of the organizers/review committee, we look forward to your proposals! If you have any questions, please feel free to direct them to [e-mail].

### What to submit?

Generally the sessions will be in one of these formats:

Session (25 minutes)
Session (50 minutes)

We are currently open for proposals for the following topics:

- Accessibility
- Community
- Craft/Skills
- Demo
- Features/Enhancements
- Open Source UX/Design
- Other topic not listed

There is also an opportunity to incorporate external activities that fit with our community. For example last year we played virtual [Pictionary](https://www.notion.so/skribbl.io), [Gartic Phone](https://garticphone.com/), and gathered for a [Hack and Craft](https://fossandcrafts.org/hack-and-craft/)! If you have an idea for a virtual social experience for the Creative Freedom Summit, we are open to your ideas and you are welcome to submit it under the "Other" topic on the CfP platform.

# Past Speaker Email/Message
Subject: [Invitation to Submit] Creative Freedom Summit 2024!

Greetings [name],

I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to announce that there will be a second [Creative Freedom Summit](https://creativefreedomsummit.com/) (January 23rd-25th, 2024)! After 2023's exciting and successful debut(made possible by speakers like you!) we have decided to organize another Summit for 2024.

We would like to extend an invitation to you to submit a session for the Creative Freedom Summit 2024. Submit your proposals via the [Fedora Project CfP Platform](https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/). You can sign on using your GitHub, Gmail, **or** Fedora Account login credentials. **The deadline for proposals is November 24th, 2023.**

Below are potential themes that your session could follow:
- Look at what I made with free & Open Source creative tools - here's how I made it
- Here’s how to do this cool thing or use this feature in this free & Open Source tool
- I work on this free & Open Source software - here are some new features, or we'd like your feedback
- How we can improve our greater Open Source Design community

For the following topics:
- Accessibility
- Community
- Craft/Skills
- Demo
- Features/Enhancements
- Open Source UX/Design
- Other topic not listed

Please feel free to follow up with any questions you may have, and we hope you submit a proposal for 2024's Summit!

Best wishes,

# Invitational Email/Message
Subject: [Invitation to Participate] Creative Freedom Summit 2024!

Hi [name]!

I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to announce that there will be a second [Creative Freedom Summit](https://creativefreedomsummit.com/) (January 23rd-25th, 2024)! If you're just hearing about the Summit, it is a virtual event focused on promoting the use of Creative Free Software. After 2023's exciting and successful debut, we have decided to organize another Summit for 2024.

We would like to extend a special invitation to you to be a speaker at the Creative Freedom Summit 2024. We believe you are someone who has demonstrated a great influence and expertise in the Open Source Design world, in particular your work with [niche].

Below are potential themes that your session could follow:

- Look at what I made with free & Open Source creative tools - here's how I made it
- Here’s how to do this cool thing or use this feature in this free & Open Source tool
- I work on this free & Open Source software - here are some new features, or we'd like your feedback
- How we can improve our greater Open Source Design community

Generally, the sessions will be either 25 minutes or 50 minutes. This can be extended if you are planning a longer session, just let us know and we can work something out.

If you are interested in participating, please provide feedback about your availability for the dates mentioned. Please feel free to follow up with any questions you may have, and I look forward to hearing from you!

Best wishes,

# Blog Post

We are excited to announce that there will be a second [Creative Freedom Summit](https://creativefreedomsummit.com/) (January 23rd-25th, 2024)! If you're just hearing about the Summit, it is a virtual event focused on promoting the use of Creative Free Software. After 2023's exciting and successful debut, we have decided to organize another Summit for 2024.

While running last year's event, we had many requests to submit session proposals, so this year we are running a Call for Proposals. **We welcome you to submit your ideas by November 17th, 2023** via the [Fedora Project CfP Platform](https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/) (A Fedora Account is not required). We are looking for the following themes for sessions:
* Look at what I made with free & Open Source creative tools - here's how I made it
* Here’s how to do this cool thing or use this feature in this free & Open Source tool
* I work on this free & Open Source software - here are some new features, or we'd like your feedback
* How we can improve our greater Open Source Design community

## Call for Proposals
Submit your proposals via the [Fedora Project CfP Platform](https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/). You can sign on using your GitHub, Gmail, **or** Fedora Account login credentials. **The deadline for proposals is November 17th, 2023.** On behalf of the organizers/review committee, we look forward to your proposals! If you have any questions, please feel free to direct them to the [Creative Freedom Summit Element Channel](https://matrix.to/#/#creativefreedom:fedora.im) and tag @riecatnor.

### What to submit?
Generally the sessions will be in one of these formats:

Session (25 minutes)
Session (50 minutes)

We are currently open for proposals for the following topics:
* Accessibility
* Community
* Craft/Skills
* Demo
* Features/Enhancements
* Open Source UX/Design
* Other topic not listed

There is also an opportunity to incorporate external activities that fit with our community. For example last year we played virtual [Pictionary](skribbl.io), [Gartic Phone](https://garticphone.com/), and gathered for a [Hack and Craft](https://fossandcrafts.org/hack-and-craft/)! If you have an idea for a virtual social experience for the Creative Freedom Summit, we are open to your ideas and you are welcome to submit it under the "Other" topic on the CfP platform.

### Call for Media Partners
We welcome Media Partners for the second edition of the [Creative Freedom Summit](https://creativefreedomsummit.com/). The Creative Freedom Summit is a virtual event focused on promoting the use of Creative Free Software. This event is an opportunity to share knowledge, connect with others, and inspire and be inspired! If your organization is interested in parterning with us on promoting this year’s event, please reach out via the [Creative Freedom Summit Element Channel](https://matrix.to/#/#creativefreedom:fedora.im) and tag @riecatnor.