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'''Workshop Theme''': "Build Your Own Internet"

'''When''': March 04th 2017 2PM-5PM

'''Where''': Omni Ballroom

'''Schedule'''
* 2:00PM-2:30PM Presentations
* 2:30PM


<big>'''Presentations'''</big>

'''Why Build a Mesh Network''' - Lindsey
* History of tyrannical governments shutting down internet - Arab spring, etc.
* Emergency preparedness - natural disasters, etc.
* Digital divide

'''How A Mesh Network Works''' - Jehan

'''History of Mesh Networks and PeoplesOpen.net''' - Will
* Other mesh networks: Guifi.net, Wlan Slovenija, Freifunk
* History of PeoplesOpen.net
* How PeoplesOpen.net works


<big>'''Tables'''</big>

'''Table 1: Crimping Station'''
* How to put up extender nodes on your roof

'''Table 2: Mesh Node Flashing Station'''
* How to flash a new node

'''Table 2: Community Outreach'''

Ideas for future events:

* Sunday node mounts
* Door-to-door meet the neighbors and hand out nodes

'''Table 3: EFF Table'''
* Surveillance Self-Defense