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title: BlinkOn 14
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**Schedule:** [bit.ly/blinkon-14-schedule](http://bit.ly/blinkon-14-schedule)

**Slack:**
<https://join.slack.com/t/chromium/shared_invite/zt-7760queu-bzAFvtstmnQxpYAgpYFIsg>

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## **Introduction & Registration**

Welcome to BlinkOn 14 - we're looking forward to hosting you soon!

If you haven't already done so, please [register
now](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1r9roNnTNDygOYptafgEIc1QkNyV65I0ZW5ySImfwpyVg_w/viewform?usp=sf_link).
Registration will remain open until May 12th JST / May 11th PST, but we
encourage you to register ASAP so that you can stay up to date with the latest
information.

## **Logistics**

*   Date: May 12-14, 2021 JST / May 11-13, 2021 PST
*   Time: 7:30am-11am JST / 3:30pm-7pm PST
*   Location: Virtual
*   How: Combination of live and recorded sessions, including keynotes,
            lightning talks, breakout talks, and social events

We acknowledge and apologize that APAC time zones are not convenient for
everyone, especially in the context of additional responsibilities brought on by
COVID-19. To make this event as accessible as possible, we'll record and
immediately publish all publicly available talks. We'll also continue to shift
future BlinkOns to more fairly distribute the burden of meeting at challenging
times.

## **Call for Content (Breakout Talks)**

The breakout talk sign up closed on May 11th JST / May 10th PST. If you signed
up to host a breakout talk, please your add a link to your slides or
pre-recorded talk to Column F in [this
sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XkgjTXOPVQd8GzJJafG2QSCUm9c-FZvIztgpygAsFvs/edit?usp=sharing).

## **Call for Content (Lightning Talks)**

The lightning talk sign up closed on April 13th JST / April 12th PST.

## **Schedule**

View the full schedule of events at
[bit.ly/blinkon-14-schedule](http://bit.ly/blinkon-14-schedule).

## Sessions

All sessions will be conducted over Google Meet. To join a session, click the
"Join by GVC" links in the schedule. You can also add the sessions that you're
interested in attending directly to your Google Calendar by clicking the "Add to
Calendar" links.

## **Virtual Breakout Talk Best Practices - Google Meet**

We understand that there's a lot to consider when presenting and attending
virtual breakout talks. That's why we've curated the following best practices
for Google Meet.

### *Presenter Steps*

Before your breakout talk, please:

*   Ensure your backup presenter is available

    [Present your slides or pre-recorded
    talk](https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9848723?hl=en&ref_topic=9545472)

        On the bottom, select Present now

        Select "Your entire screen," "A window," or "A tab"

            "A tab" is best for video and animation

        Select "Share"

            You (or your backup presenter) are responsible for presenting your
            slides or pre-recorded talk

    If applicable, [remove
    participants](https://support.google.com/meet/answer/7501121?hl=en&ref_topic=7290350#)

        \[External Attendees\] ask a Google participant to remove participants

        \[Internal Attendees\] select "Remove from meeting" in a participant's
        thumbnail image

During your breakout talk, you can moderate questions using any of the following
features

*   [Chat](https://support.google.com/meet/answer/9308979?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Desktop)
            - ask participants to:
    *   On the top right, select "Chat"
    *   Enter their question and then select "Send"
*   [Raise
            hand](https://support.google.com/meet/answer/10159750?hl=en&ref_topic=7290350)
            - ask participants to:
    *   On the bottom right, select "Raise Hand"
*   [Q&A](https://support.google.com/meet/answer/10146000?hl=en&ref_topic=7290350)
            - ask participants to:
    *   On the top right, select "Activities" and then "Q&A"
    *   Select "Ask a question"
    *   Enter their question and then click "Post"

### *Technical Considerations*

    [Turn on
    captions](https://support.google.com/meet/answer/9300310?hl=en&ref_topic=7290350)

        On the bottom, select "Turn on captions"

    [Change the number of participants you see on your
    screen](https://support.google.com/meet/answer/9292748?hl=en)

        On the bottom, select "More options" and then "Change layout"

    [Mute or pin
    participants](https://support.google.com/meet/answer/7501121?hl=en&ref_topic=7290350#)

        Select "Mute" or "Pin" in a participant's thumbnail image

    \[Internal Attendees\] [Toggle noise cancellation
    on](https://support.google.com/meet/answer/9919960?hl=en)

        On the bottom, select "More options"

        Select "Settings" and then "Audio"

    If you experience quality issues, [change your send and receive resolutions
    to
    360p](https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9848870?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Desktop)

        On the bottom, select "More options"

        Select "Settings" and then "Video"

    If you experience any other troubleshoot issues, visit [troubleshoot issues
    with Google Meet](https://support.google.com/meet/answer/7380413?hl=en)

## Chromium on Slack

We'll be using Slack to communicate throughout this event. Please join Chromium
on Slack
[here](https://join.slack.com/t/chromium/shared_invite/zt-7760queu-bzAFvtstmnQxpYAgpYFIsg),
and add the following channels:

*   #blinkon
*   #blinkon-room-1
*   #blinkon-room-2
*   #blinkon-room-3
*   #blinkon-helpdesk

## Ad-hoc Discussions

If the above channels become too busy (which we hope they do!), we invite you to
create your own channels in Slack or calls in Google Meet.

### *Slack*

*   Select the + icon next to "Channels"
*   Select "Create a channel"
*   In the dialog box, type your channel name starting with
            "blinkon-discuss-" (e.g., blinkon-discuss-foobar), and then Select
            "Create"
*   After the channel is created, you will be able to invite
            participants to it, and it will be discoverable from the channel
            list in Slack

### *Google Meet*

*   Go to
            [meet.google.com](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://meet.google.com&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1620403221523000&usg=AOvVaw05AjwDCdLqExMuippU1zNV)
*   Select "New meeting" and then "Start an instant meeting"
*   After you join the meeting, you will be given a URL to share with
            participants

## **Code of Conduct**

All attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers at BlinkOn 14 are required to
agree with the following Code of Conduct. Organizers will enforce this code
throughout BlinkOn 14 to help ensure a safe environment for all attendees. As
developers and community organizers, we all pledge to respect everyone who
attends BlinkOn 14. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in
any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference
venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter, and other online media.
Communication must be constructive and never resort to personal attacks,
harassment, insults, or other unprofessional conduct. We promise to extend
courtesy and respect to all attendees regardless of gender, gender identity,
sexual orientation, disability, age, race, ethnicity, religion, or level of
experience. We expect all attendees to do the same. If any member of the
community violates this code of conduct, they may be sanctioned or expelled from
BlinkOn 14. If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any
other concerns, please contact an organizer asap.

## **Organizer Contact Information**

*   Planning committee: (e) blinkon@chromium.org
*   Penny McLachlan: (e) pjmclachlan@google.com
*   Ashley Haman: (Slack) ashleyhaman@chromium.org (e)
            ashleyhaman@google.com
*   Shauna Mendelow: (Slack) smendelow@chromium.org (e)
            smendelow@google.com
*   Rick Byers: (Slack) rbyers@chromium.org
