FOSSASIA contributors are invited to apply for #OpenTechNights - a program that provides lodging support and complimentary conference passes to the annual FOSSASIA Summit. The event will take place at Lifelong Learning Institute, Singapore on March 19 - 21 and the DevSprints on March 22 | https://summit.fossasia.org

ABOUT #OPENTECHNIGHTS

In the #OpenTechNights program we support Free and Open Source Software and Hardware contributors of FOSSASIA to join the annual FOSSASIA Summit. Here you can meet, learn and connect with open source developers and leaders from all over the world. #OpenTechNights winners will receive lodging support and free access to conference sessions, a professional Apache workshop, the social event ticket and SWAG.

# WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE

You are eligible if:
* You have made substantial contributions to a FOSSASIA project on GitHub at https://github.com/fossasia within the last six months.
* You are above 18 years of age and able to travel independently.
* You do not receive travel support through another program or from another organization

# WHAT DOES OPENTECHNIGHTS COVER

Winners of OpenTechNights will receive:

1. A stipend of 125 SGD inequivalent of 5 nights lodging in a Singapore hostel. This stipend is given out at the event on Sunday March 22 between 15:00 - 17:00.
2. A free community ticket to the event and access to catering.
3. Social event ticket with catering (Friday, March 20, evening)
4. Event T-Shirt.
5. 25% discount on all FOSSASIA event merchandise including PSLab.io and LED Badge Magic.

Please be aware that OpenTechNights does not cover flights and any other costs. Please refrain from requesting additional funding by email. Participants who already receive funding through their university or other sponsors are not eligible for lodging support. However, they can still receive other advantages.

# HOW TO APPLY FOR THE OPENTECHNIGHTS PROGRAM

Step 1: Please fill in our form here as soon as possible. The earlier the better, we are accepting contributors on an ongoing basis.

Step 2: FOSSASIA will notify all winners within two weeks of their submission. We will begin accepting participants immediately, and continue until all open spots are filled, so the earlier you apply, the higher your chances to get in.

Step 3: Tweet to @fossasia that you are a winner of #OpenTechNights with an interesting photo.

Step 4: Join the FOSSASIA Summit.

Step 5: Get reimbursed on Saturday, March 21 between 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the registration.

# EXPECTED PARTICIPATION

To qualify for the support, we expect participants of OpenTechNights to join us at - all - of the following activities (Please ensure you sign the participants list at the entrance at arrival of the sessions):

1. Friday, March 20 between, 16:00 - 18:00: Participate in FOSSASIA Community Meetup
2. Saturday, March 21, between 13:00 - 15:00: Give a lightning talk about the project you contributed to at FOSSASIA
3. Sunday, March 22 from 10:00 - 17:00: Participate or support the FOSSASIA DevSprints at HackerspaceSG

Please support the event and help to reach out to community members who cannot join us by:
* making tweets or
* sharing what you learn on social media
* publishing photos

# DISCLOSURE OF DATA USE

The data collection in this form is intended to guarantee gender balance, age diversity and diversity of participants from different countries.