Continuous Integration and Testing Conference

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Where is the conference being held?

Check the front page of the conference site for all the venue details.

How many people may attend the conference? Up to 150

Space is limited to the first 150 registrants, so register early to secure your spot!

Why not follow the same format as most conferences and schedule presenters? Simplicity and value.

Using the openspaces approach to organizing the conference reduces the management required to conduct the conference and leads to the greatest amount of learning for everyone in attendance.

Is this a CruiseControl only event? No.

People involved with any project, open source or not, are invited to attend. This conference will benefit most from a diverse group of people that share one thing in common - Testing Continuously.

Is this an open source only event? No.

Anyone promoting a product, process, or procedure that enables software developers to automate their testing through continuous integration are invited to attend.

I'm a tester, not a programmer or sys admin, is there something for me at this conference? Yes.

Without testing, continuous integration is just compiling. Testers are an essential aspect of the CI way of life. That's why this conference specifically includes them in the title of the conference. They aren't an after-thought. If you are a tester, please do come to the conference to help everyone figure out how to incorporate everything you do into the automated build process.

Are product vendors allowed to attend? Yes.

See "Is this an open source only event?"

Can I speak at the conference? You can try.

This is an open space conference. Read the details about how openspaces work, especially the part about how to lead an open space talk. Don't expect to monopolize the conversation. If you try to, you'll find that most attendees will use the 'Law of two feet' to find another talk.

Can I bring prepared materials for a talk? Yes.

Be prepared for the possibility that your topic may not get accepted.

Since the conference is free, who is sponsoring the event? Our sponsors!

In typical open source fashion, this conference will be free to everyone attending. Generous donations from our sponsors will fund the bulk of the expenses, which are being kept purposefully low.

Will this be an annual event? Yes.

See the archive for past events!

CITCON A/NZ next year? Yes.

We haven't decided where it will be yet! Join us in Sydney to participate in the discussion about where to go next.

Can I attend the conference remotely, via phone or webcast? No.

To facilitate an atmosphere of open communication resulting in understanding and innovation, attendance is only allowed in person. Please check back at this Web site for general notes and other postings after the conference.

Can I help? Yes.

Volunteer to help with the conference.