Hi folks, I'm writing to encourage those of you working with or planning to work with microservices, broadly defined, to propose a "24x7" talk -- no longer than 7 minutes consisting of no more than 24 slides -- for Open Repositories 2011. The deadline for proposals is February 28th. Here's the official call for proposals: """ We welcome one- to two-page proposals (PDF preferred) for 7 minute presentations comprising no more than 24 slides. Similar to Pecha Kuchas or Lightning Talks, these 24x7 presentations will be grouped into blocks based on conference themes, with each block followed by a moderated discussion / question and answer session involving the audience and whole block of presenters. This forum will provide conference goers with a fast-paced survey of like work across many institutions, and presenters the chance to disseminate their work in more depth and context than a traditional poster. """ If enough talks around microservices are submitted, the topic will receive its own block. Please do consider submitting a proposal! -Mike P.S. Apologies for cross-posting.