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Dear Thomas Levine,
It's almost time for [LibrePlanet][1] -- the [Free Software
Foundation's (FSF's)][2] annual conference and associate members'
meeting -- and we couldn't be more excited! There is so much going on
[at the conference][3], [great events in the evenings][4], a
[raffle][5], an [exhibit hall][6], and an amazing collection of free
software enthusiasts from around the world. We can't wait to see you
there!
[1]: https://libreplanet.org/2019
[2]: https://fsf.org
[3]: https://libreplanet.org/2019/program/
[4]: https://libreplanet.org/2019/fun/
[5]: https://libreplanet.org/2019/raffle
[6]: https://libreplanet.org/2019/sponsors/
We have [three ways to enable remote participation][7], which can be
helpful even if you're at the conference: IRC, Mumble, and, of course,
the livestream. We provide these resources so that free software
supporters who are unable to travel to the US for economic and/or
political reasons are still able to participate.
[7]: https://libreplanet.org/2019/live/
**IRC**
You can log onto IRC through your IRC client or our [Web IRC
interface][8], powered by [Kiwi IRC][9]. You have four options for
channels: a general #libreplanet chat, and then a chat for each of our
three session rooms. Volunteers will be on hand at the conference to
help you ask questions submitted over IRC during the Q&A section of
talks.
[8]: https://libreplanet.org/2019/live/
[9]: https://kiwiirc.com/
**Mumble**
If you prefer to talk over voice chat rather than typing, you can use
Mumble to communicate with other free software supporters on-site or
remotely. [Mumble][10] is a free software voice chat system, and we're
hosting our own [Mumble server][11] for the duration of the
conference. Whether you're attending in person or participating
remotely, you can now chat over voice as well. There will be a
dedicated computer that is set up and connected to Mumble in the
exhibit hall at the conference, which you can use.
[10]: https://mumble.com
[11]: https://mumble.fsf.org
**Livestream**
As we do every year, we will be streaming and recording every session
using our entirely free software system. [You can watch the livestream
online][12]. Recordings will be available after the conference via
[GNU MediaGoblin][13].
[12]: https://libreplanet.org/2019/live/
[13]: https://media.libreplanet.org
**T-shirts**
You can remember your LibrePlanet 2019 experience with [this year's
conference T-shirt][14]. This year's stylish shirt is purple,
featuring a space ship blazing the trail to explore new frontiers of
freedom.
[14]: https://shop.fsf.org/tshirts-hoodies/reserve-your-libreplanet-2019-t-shirt
**Picking up your badge**
LibrePlanet might start Saturday morning, but the fun starts Friday
night. On Friday evening, the FSF is hosting an open house at the FSF
office, [51 Franklin Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110][15] from
17:00 to 19:30. The FSF office is a short walk from the Downtown
Crossing, State, and Park Street MBTA stops. The FSF office is an
accessible space. We will provide beverages and light refreshments.
[15]: https://www.fsf.org/about/contact/fsf-office-directions
Registration itself opens Saturday morning at 09:00 EDT. There will be
coffee, tea, and light refreshments available. Tarek Loubani's opening
keynote starts at 10:00 EDT, so remember to show up on time in order
to get your badge before the keynote!
**Raffle**
Be sure to check your badges for the free raffle ticket each attendee
gets to enter to try to win [an amazing prize][16]. FSF
associate members can pick up a second free ticket at the raffle booth!
[16]: https://libreplanet.org/2019/raffle/
**Thank you to our sponsors!**
LibrePlanet 2019 is supported by several [generous sponsors][17]. Big
thanks to Red Hat and Private Internet Access!
[17]: https://libreplanet.org/2019/sponsors/
We look forward to seeing you this weekend!
Cheers,
The LibrePlanet team