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+title: 'Announcing SeaGL 2024'
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+categories: news
+tags: '2024'
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+We're excited to share that the Seattle GNU/Liunx Conference is returning for its _twelvth (12th)_ year on **Friday, November 8th** and **Saturday November 9th, 2024**.
+Our in-person event will again take place in the [Husky Union Building](/maps/2024) at the University of Washington and we are striving to provide a great experience for our remote attendees too (but we need your help, see below).
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+This year's staff-selected theme is "**Around the Clock**" and we'll be working around the clock to bring you the best SeaGL yet!
+An internal goal this year, appropriate given the theme, is to clarify when each conference component needs to be ready.
+To that end, we are currently planning on opening the [CFP](/cfp) in May and our [sponsorship](/sponsors/) prospectus should be available in March.
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+If you (or a friend) have ever wondered what it takes to put these things on, join us and find out!
+We realize that our virtual experience last year suffered, in part due to being spread too thin with the return to in-person.
+Hopefully more folks will join SeaGL's all-volunteer staff, which is [actively recruiting](/volunteer) committee coordinators and helpers of all levels.
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+Not quite ready to volunteer? No problem! Please join our [matrix community](/meet) or low-traffic [announcement list](https://groups.google.com/g/seagl_announce) to stay in touch.
+And send some [suggestions](/IDEA_suggestions) about how SeaGL can be more IDEA (inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible) aligned.
+As always, SeaGL couldn't have come this far without our community and we want to thank each and every one of you.
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+It may be well over the horizon, but we are flying high and looking forward to seeing many of you on **November 8th & 9th** (_if not before_)!