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Hacking At The First Five Pages: A Screenwriting Workshop

2026-07-10T21:51:55Z

Lexicon:

== A Hacker Screenwriting Workshop ==

=== Why The First Five Pages? ===

Lines like "hack the planet," "cattle mutilations are up," and "how about a nice game of chess" are burned into most of our brains, but to get in there they had to go through a lengthy process that all started with a script.

'''''The first five pages of a script are critical for engaging the reader and setting up the rest of the story, and that is where this workshop will focus, in the part of the script where the foundational engineering work takes place, so everything else can work.'''''

In this workshop, we will review samples submitted by attendees who have written screenplays (or at least started them) to get feedback on the first five pages of a screenplay in front of the group.

Even if you don't have a script to be workshopped, you can learn a lot by observing this refinement process.

=== When and Where ===

The time and location for this workshop is TBD.

=== The Workshop Will Include Time To Write ===

There will be an opportunity to free-write during the workshop (bring your own laptop), and then you can (optionally) volunteer to have your free-writing pages workshopped by the group.

=== You May Submit Existing Material For Critique ===

Submissions may be sent in advance to [mailto:hope@screenwritingshit.com hope@screenwritingshit.com] up to an hour before the workshop.

==== Submission Requirements: ====
* For security, submissions will be reviewed ONLY AS JPEG IMAGES (search "PDF to JPEG" to find a [https://www.freeconvert.com/pdf-to-jpg converter]).
* Please name the image files in a <submitter_name>-<screenplay_title>-page_<page_number>.jpg format (like zero_cool-the_day_the_planet_got_hacked-page_1.jpg and so on).
* One submission per attendee
* DO NOT send the entire screenplay, only the first 5 pages(*)

(*) Not including a title page, the title page is Page 0, this is the first 5 pages of action and dialogue specifically, so technically you're sending 6 pages. If a scene goes a few lines over the 5th page, it's okay to include the remaining snippet as an extra page, but only if it's max 10-15 extra lines.

To avoid rehashing the same issues over and over, selections from the submission pool will be made based on the education value to the group, but we will try to get through as many of them as possible in the time allotted.

=== Cost ===

There is no additional cost to attend this workshop.

=== Screenwriting Resources ===

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGUNqq3jVLg Essential advice from Try Parker and Matt Stone]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/scripts/ Read some scripts]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/tips/ Screenwriting tips]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/books/ Screenwriting books]

[[File:Fade the hack in v001.jpg|frame|center|alt=fade the hack in, hope 2026 screenwriting workshop promo banner]]

Local Map

2026-07-10T21:40:37Z

Lexicon: /* HOPE 26 Local Map */

= HOPE 26 Local Map =

This map shows useful locations around the HOPE 26 conference hotel.

{{#cargo_query:
tables=MapLocations
|fields=Location,_pageName=Name,Description,Category
|format=leaflet
|width=100%
|height=700
|zoom=16
|center=40.7527316,-73.9936287
}}

=== Why isn't this working? ===

We need three extensions installed/enabled for this to start working:

* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Kartographer Kartographer]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:JsonConfig JsonConfig]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Cargo Cargo]

=== Next Steps ===

After Cargo is installed, the remaining activation sequence will be:

# Save the updated template.
# Create the MapLocations Cargo table from the template’s Cargo action or Special:CargoTables.
# Re-save or purge The New Yorker Hotel so Cargo stores its row.
# Open Local_Map (this page).

Until Cargo is installed, seeing the literal {{#cargo_query: ...}} text on Local_Map is expected.

=== Related Pages ===

* [[The_New_Yorker_Hotel|Sample Location: The New Yorker Hotel]]
* [[Template:Map_Location|Map Location Template]]
* [[Module:MapLocation|Map Location Functional Module]]

Local Map

2026-07-09T22:42:41Z

Lexicon:

= HOPE 26 Local Map =

This map shows useful locations around the HOPE 26 conference hotel.

{{#cargo_query:
tables=MapLocations
|fields=Location,_pageName=Name,Description,Category
|format=leaflet
|width=100%
|height=700
|zoom=16
|center=40.7527316,-73.9936287
}}

=== Next Steps ===

After Cargo is installed, the remaining activation sequence will be:

# Save the updated template.
# Create the MapLocations Cargo table from the template’s Cargo action or Special:CargoTables.
# Re-save or purge The New Yorker Hotel so Cargo stores its row.
# Open Local_Map (this page).

Until Cargo is installed, seeing the literal {{#cargo_query: ...}} text on Local_Map is expected.

=== Related Pages ===

* [[The_New_Yorker_Hotel|Sample Location: The New Yorker Hotel]]
* [[Template:Map_Location|Map Location Template]]
* [[Module:MapLocation|Map Location Functional Module]]

Local Map

2026-07-09T22:39:00Z

Lexicon:

Module:MapLocation

2026-07-09T22:36:47Z

Lexicon:

local p = {}

local function clean(value)
if value == nil then
return ""
end
return mw.text.trim(tostring(value))
end

function p.infobox(frame)
local args = frame:getParent().args

local name = clean(args.name)
if name == "" then
name = mw.title.getCurrentTitle().text
end

local lat = clean(args.lat)
local lon = clean(args.lon)
local category = clean(args.category)
local description = clean(args.description)
local hours = clean(args.hours)
local url = clean(args.url)

if category == "" then
category = "Other"
end

local out = {}

table.insert(out,
'<div class="hope-map-location" ' ..
'style="border:1px solid #aaa; padding:0.75em; ' ..
'margin:0.75em 0; max-width:32em;">'
)

table.insert(out, "'''" .. name .. "''' ")
table.insert(out, "'''Category:''' " .. category .. " ")

if lat ~= "" and lon ~= "" then
table.insert(out,
"'''Coordinates:''' " .. lat .. ", " .. lon .. " "
)
else
table.insert(out, "'''Coordinates:''' Missing ")
end

if description ~= "" then
table.insert(out,
"'''Description:''' " .. description .. " "
)
end

if hours ~= "" then
table.insert(out,
"'''Hours:''' " .. hours .. " "
)
end

if url ~= "" then
table.insert(out,
"'''Website:''' [" .. url .. " Official website] "
)
end

table.insert(out, "</div>")
table.insert(out, "[[Category:HOPE 26 Map Locations]]")
table.insert(out, "[[Category:HOPE 26 " .. category .. "]]")

return table.concat(out, "\n")
end

return p

Local Map

2026-07-09T22:35:44Z

Lexicon:

Template:Map Location

2026-07-09T22:34:53Z

Lexicon:

<includeonly>
{{#cargo_store:
_table=MapLocations
|Name={{{name|{{PAGENAME}}}}}
|Location={{{lat|}}},{{{lon|}}}
|Category={{{category|Other}}}
|Description={{{description|}}}
|Hours={{{hours|}}}
|URL={{{url|}}}
}}

{{#invoke:MapLocation|infobox}}
</includeonly>

<noinclude>
{{#cargo_declare:
_table=MapLocations
|Name=String
|Location=Coordinates
|Category=String
|Description=Text
|Hours=String
|URL=URL
}}

Use this template on HOPE 26 map-location pages.

== Example ==

<pre>
{{Map Location
|name=The New Yorker Hotel
|lat=40.7527316
|lon=-73.9936287
|category=Hotel
|description=HOPE 26 conference hotel.
|hours=
|url=https://www.newyorkerhotel.com/
}}
</pre>

== Fields ==

; name
: Location name. Defaults to the page title.

; lat
: Required latitude in decimal degrees.

; lon
: Required longitude in decimal degrees.

; category
: Hotel, Food, Coffee, Transit, Pharmacy, Grocery, ATM, Shipping, Quiet, Hardware, Emergency, or Other.

; description
: Short description for the location page and map popup.

; hours
: Optional hours or availability note.

; url
: Optional official website.
</noinclude>

Local Map

2026-07-09T22:27:59Z

Lexicon: adding the big map page itself

{{#cargo_query:
tables=MapLocations
|fields=Location,Name,Description,Category
|format=leaflet
|width=100%
|height=700
|zoom=16
|center=40.7527316,-73.9936287
}}

Template:Map Location

2026-07-09T22:26:43Z

Lexicon: updated to use the Cargo extension

Template:Map Location

2026-07-09T22:17:22Z

Lexicon:

<includeonly>{{#ifeq:{{{mode|}}}|geojson
|{{#invoke:MapLocation|geojson}}
|{{#invoke:MapLocation|infobox}}
}}</includeonly><noinclude>
Use this template on HOPE 26 map-location pages.

== Example ==

<pre>
{{Map Location
|name=The New Yorker Hotel
|lat=40.7527316
|lon=-73.9936287
|category=Hotel
|description=HOPE 26 conference hotel.
|hours=
|url=https://www.newyorkerhotel.com/
}}
</pre>

== Fields ==

; name
: Location name. Defaults to the page title.

; lat
: Required latitude in decimal degrees.

; lon
: Required longitude in decimal degrees.

; category
: Hotel, Conference, Food, Coffee, Transit, Pharmacy, Grocery, ATM, Shipping, Quiet, Hardware, Emergency, or Other.

; description
: Short description displayed in the location box and map popup.

; hours
: Optional operating-hours note.

; url
: Optional official website.

The template normally renders a location information box. Internal map-generation code can request GeoJSON with:

<pre>
|mode=geojson
</pre>
</noinclude>

Template:Map Location

2026-07-09T22:15:51Z

Lexicon:

local p = {}

local categoryStyles = {
Hotel = {
symbol = "lodging",
color = "#7b1fa2"
},
Conference = {
symbol = "star",
color = "#d32f2f"
},
Food = {
symbol = "restaurant",
color = "#e65100"
},
Coffee = {
symbol = "cafe",
color = "#795548"
},
Transit = {
symbol = "rail",
color = "#1565c0"
},
Pharmacy = {
symbol = "pharmacy",
color = "#2e7d32"
},
Grocery = {
symbol = "grocery",
color = "#558b2f"
},
ATM = {
symbol = "bank",
color = "#00695c"
},
Shipping = {
symbol = "post",
color = "#455a64"
},
Quiet = {
symbol = "library",
color = "#5d4037"
},
Hardware = {
symbol = "hardware",
color = "#616161"
},
Emergency = {
symbol = "hospital",
color = "#c62828"
},
Other = {
symbol = "marker",
color = "#555555"
}
}

local function clean(value)
if value == nil then
return ""
end

return mw.text.trim(tostring(value))
end

local function getArgs(frame)
return frame:getParent().args
end

local function getData(frame)
local args = getArgs(frame)
local title = mw.title.getCurrentTitle()

local category = clean(args.category)
if category == "" then
category = "Other"
end

local lat = tonumber(clean(args.lat))
local lon = tonumber(clean(args.lon))

return {
name = clean(args.name) ~= "" and clean(args.name) or title.text,
lat = lat,
lon = lon,
category = category,
description = clean(args.description),
hours = clean(args.hours),
url = clean(args.url),
page = title.prefixedText
}
end

function p.infobox(frame)
local data = getData(frame)
local out = {}

table.insert(
out,
'<div class="hope-map-location" ' ..
'style="border:1px solid #aaa; padding:0.75em; ' ..
'margin:0.75em 0; max-width:32em;">'
)

table.insert(out, "'''" .. data.name .. "''' ")
table.insert(out, "'''Category:''' " .. data.category .. " ")

if data.lat and data.lon then
table.insert(
out,
"'''Coordinates:''' " ..
tostring(data.lat) .. ", " .. tostring(data.lon) .. " "
)
else
table.insert(out, "'''Coordinates:''' Missing or invalid ")
end

if data.description ~= "" then
table.insert(
out,
"'''Description:''' " .. data.description .. " "
)
end

if data.hours ~= "" then
table.insert(
out,
"'''Hours:''' " .. data.hours .. " "
)
end

if data.url ~= "" then
table.insert(
out,
"'''Website:''' [" .. data.url .. " Official website] "
)
end

table.insert(out, "</div>")

table.insert(out, "[[Category:HOPE 26 Map Locations]]")
table.insert(
out,
"[[Category:HOPE 26 " .. data.category .. "]]"
)

return table.concat(out, "\n")
end

function p.geojson(frame)
local data = getData(frame)

if not data.lat or not data.lon then
return ""
end

local style = categoryStyles[data.category] or categoryStyles.Other

local description = data.description

if data.hours ~= "" then
if description ~= "" then
description = description .. " "
end
description = description .. "Hours: " .. data.hours
end

local feature = {
type = "Feature",
properties = {
title = data.name,
description = description,
["marker-symbol"] = style.symbol,
["marker-color"] = style.color
},
geometry = {
type = "Point",
coordinates = {
data.lon,
data.lat
}
}
}

return mw.text.jsonEncode(feature)
end

return p

The New Yorker Hotel

2026-07-09T21:57:36Z

Lexicon: creating a map location page for the conference hotel

{{Map Location
|name=The New Yorker Hotel
|lat=40.7527316
|lon=-73.9936287
|category=Hotel
|description=HOPE 26 conference hotel.
|hours=
|url=https://www.newyorkerhotel.com/
}}

Template:Map Location

2026-07-09T21:56:12Z

Lexicon: creating map data template

<includeonly>{{#ifeq:{{{mode|}}}|geojson
|{{#invoke:MapLocation|geojson}}
|{{#invoke:MapLocation|infobox}}
}}</includeonly><noinclude>
Use this template on HOPE 26 map location pages.

Example:

<pre>
{{Map Location
|name=The New Yorker Hotel
|lat=40.7527316
|lon=-73.9936287
|category=Hotel
|description=HOPE 26 conference hotel.
|hours=24/7
|url=https://www.newyorkerhotel.com/
}}
</pre>

Fields:

<pre>
name Required. Location name.
lat Required. Latitude.
lon Required. Longitude.
category Recommended. Hotel, Food, Coffee, Transit, Pharmacy, Grocery, ATM, Shipping, Quiet, Hardware, Emergency, Other.
description Recommended. Short note for the map popup.
hours Optional.
url Optional.
</pre>

The template can also emit GeoJSON for Kartographer when called with:

<pre>
|mode=geojson
</pre>
</noinclude>

Module:MapLocation

2026-07-09T21:48:32Z

Lexicon: getting ready to add a map

local p = {}

local function esc(s)
if s == nil then return "" end
s = tostring(s)
s = s:gsub("\\", "\\\\")
s = s:gsub('"', '\\"')
s = s:gsub("\n", " ")
return s
end

function p.infobox(frame)
local a = frame:getParent().args
local name = a.name or mw.title.getCurrentTitle().text
local lat = a.lat or ""
local lon = a.lon or ""
local category = a.category or "Other"
local description = a.description or ""
local hours = a.hours or ""
local url = a.url or ""

local out = {}
table.insert(out, '<div class="hope-map-location" style="border:1px solid #aaa; padding:0.75em; margin:0.75em 0; max-width:32em;">')
table.insert(out, "'''" .. name .. "''' ")
table.insert(out, "'''Category:''' " .. category .. " ")
table.insert(out, "'''Coordinates:''' " .. lat .. ", " .. lon .. " ")
if description ~= "" then table.insert(out, "'''Description:''' " .. description .. " ") end
if hours ~= "" then table.insert(out, "'''Hours:''' " .. hours .. " ") end
if url ~= "" then table.insert(out, "'''Website:''' [" .. url .. " Link] ") end
table.insert(out, '</div>')
table.insert(out, '[[Category:HOPE 26 Map Locations]]')
table.insert(out, '[[Category:HOPE 26 ' .. category .. ']]')
return table.concat(out, "\n")
end

function p.geojson(frame)
local a = frame:getParent().args
local name = a.name or mw.title.getCurrentTitle().text
local lat = a.lat or ""
local lon = a.lon or ""
local category = a.category or "Other"
local description = a.description or ""

if lat == "" or lon == "" then return "" end

return string.format([[
{
"type": "Feature",
"properties": {
"title": "%s",
"description": "%s",
"marker-symbol": "marker",
"marker-color": "%s"
},
"geometry": {
"type": "Point",
"coordinates": [%s, %s]
}
}]], esc(name), esc(description), esc(category), lon, lat)
end

return p

Hacking At The First Five Pages: A Screenwriting Workshop

2026-07-09T20:42:34Z

Lexicon: added banner image

== A Hacker Screenwriting Workshop ==

[[File:Fade the hack in v001.jpg|frame|center|alt=fade the hack in, hope 2026 screenwriting workshop promo banner]]

=== Why The First Five Pages? ===

Lines like "hack the planet," "cattle mutilations are up," and "how about a nice game of chess" are burned into most of our brains, but to get in there they had to go through a lengthy process that all started with a script.

'''''The first five pages of a script are critical for engaging the reader and setting up the rest of the story, and that is where this workshop will focus, in the part of the script where the foundational engineering work takes place, so everything else can work.'''''

In this workshop, we will review samples submitted by attendees who have written screenplays (or at least started them) to get feedback on the first five pages of a screenplay in front of the group.

Even if you don't have a script to be workshopped, you can learn a lot by observing this refinement process.

=== When and Where ===

The time and location for this workshop is TBD.

=== The Workshop Will Include Time To Write ===

There will be an opportunity to free-write during the workshop (bring your own laptop), and then you can (optionally) volunteer to have your free-writing pages workshopped by the group.

=== You May Submit Existing Material For Critique ===

Submissions may be sent in advance to [mailto:hope@screenwritingshit.com hope@screenwritingshit.com] up to an hour before the workshop.

==== Submission Requirements: ====
* For security, submissions will be reviewed ONLY AS JPEG IMAGES (search "PDF to JPEG" to find a [https://www.freeconvert.com/pdf-to-jpg converter]).
* Please name the image files in a <submitter_name>-<screenplay_title>-page_<page_number>.jpg format (like zero_cool-the_day_the_planet_got_hacked-page_1.jpg and so on).
* One submission per attendee
* DO NOT send the entire screenplay, only the first 5 pages(*)

(*) Not including a title page, the title page is Page 0, this is the first 5 pages of action and dialogue specifically, so technically you're sending 6 pages. If a scene goes a few lines over the 5th page, it's okay to include the remaining snippet as an extra page, but only if it's max 10-15 extra lines.

To avoid rehashing the same issues over and over, selections from the submission pool will be made based on the education value to the group, but we will try to get through as many of them as possible in the time allotted.

=== Cost ===

There is no additional cost to attend this workshop.

=== Screenwriting Resources ===

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGUNqq3jVLg Essential advice from Try Parker and Matt Stone]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/scripts/ Read some scripts]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/tips/ Screenwriting tips]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/books/ Screenwriting books]

File:Fade the hack in v001.jpg

2026-07-09T20:40:57Z

Lexicon:

hope 2026 screenwriting workshop promo graphic

Hacking At The First Five Pages: A Screenwriting Workshop

2026-07-09T02:04:25Z

Lexicon: /* The Woorkshop Will Include Time To Write */

Hacking At The First Five Pages: A Screenwriting Workshop

2026-07-09T02:04:06Z

Lexicon: /* A Hacker Screenwriting Workshop */

== A Hacker Screenwriting Workshop ==

=== Why The First Five Pages? ===

Lines like "hack the planet," "cattle mutilations are up," and "how about a nice game of chess" are burned into most of our brains, but to get in there they had to go through a lengthy process that all started with a script.

'''''The first five pages of a script are critical for engaging the reader and setting up the rest of the story, and that is where this workshop will focus, in the part of the script where the foundational engineering work takes place, so everything else can work.'''''

In this workshop, we will review samples submitted by attendees who have written screenplays (or at least started them) to get feedback on the first five pages of a screenplay in front of the group.

Even if you don't have a script to be workshopped, you can learn a lot by observing this refinement process.

=== When and Where ===

The time and location for this workshop is TBD.

=== The Woorkshop Will Include Time To Write ===

There will be an opportunity to free-write during the workshop (bring your own laptop), and then you can (optionally) volunteer to have your free-writing pages workshopped by the group.

=== You May Submit Existing Material For Critique ===

Submissions may be sent in advance to [mailto:hope@screenwritingshit.com hope@screenwritingshit.com] up to an hour before the workshop.

==== Submission Requirements: ====
* For security, submissions will be reviewed ONLY AS JPEG IMAGES (search "PDF to JPEG" to find a [https://www.freeconvert.com/pdf-to-jpg converter]).
* Please name the image files in a <submitter_name>-<screenplay_title>-page_<page_number>.jpg format (like zero_cool-the_day_the_planet_got_hacked-page_1.jpg and so on).
* One submission per attendee
* DO NOT send the entire screenplay, only the first 5 pages(*)

(*) Not including a title page, the title page is Page 0, this is the first 5 pages of action and dialogue specifically, so technically you're sending 6 pages. If a scene goes a few lines over the 5th page, it's okay to include the remaining snippet as an extra page, but only if it's max 10-15 extra lines.

To avoid rehashing the same issues over and over, selections from the submission pool will be made based on the education value to the group, but we will try to get through as many of them as possible in the time allotted.

=== Cost ===

There is no additional cost to attend this workshop.

=== Screenwriting Resources ===

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGUNqq3jVLg Essential advice from Try Parker and Matt Stone]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/scripts/ Read some scripts]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/tips/ Screenwriting tips]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/books/ Screenwriting books]

Hacking At The First Five Pages: A Screenwriting Workshop

2026-07-09T02:03:04Z

Lexicon: noted time and location is TBD

== A Hacker Screenwriting Workshop ==

=== Why The First Five Pages? ===

Lines like "hack the planet," "cattle mutilations are up," and "how about a nice game of chess" are burned into most of our brains, but to get in there they had to go through a lengthy process that all started with a script.

'''''The first five pages of a script are critical for engaging the reader and setting up the rest of the story, and that is where this workshop will focus, in the part of the script where the foundational engineering work takes place, so everything else can work.'''''

In this workshop, we will review samples submitted by attendees who have written screenplays (or at least started them) to get feedback on the first five pages of a screenplay in front of the group.

Even if you don't have a script to be workshopped, you can learn a lot by observing this refinement process.

=== When and Where ===

The time and location for this workshop is TBD.

=== The Woorkshop Will Include Time To Write ===

There will be an opportunity to free-write during the workshop (bring your own laptop), and then you can (optionally) volunteer to have your free-writing pages workshopped by the group.

=== You May Submit Existing Material For Critique ===

Submissions may be sent in advance to [mailto:hope@screenwritingshit.com hope@screenwritingshit.com] up to an hour before the workshop.

==== Submission Requirements: ====
* For security, submissions will be reviewed ONLY AS JPEG IMAGES (search "PDF to JPEG" to find a [https://www.freeconvert.com/pdf-to-jpg converter]).
* Please name the image files in a <submitter_name>-<screenplay_title>-page_<page_number>.jpg format (like zero_cool-the_day_the_planet_got_hacked-page_1.jpg and so on).
* One submission per attendee
* DO NOT send the entire screenplay, only the first 5 pages(*)

(*) Not including a title page, the title page is Page 0, this is the first 5 pages of action and dialogue specifically, so technically you're sending 6 pages. If a scene goes a few lines over the 5th page, it's okay to include the remaining snippet as an extra page, but only if it's max 10-15 extra lines.

To avoid rehashing the same issues over and over, selections from the submission pool will be made based on the education value to the group, but we will try to get through as many of them as possible in the time allotted.

There is no additional cost to attend this workshop.

=== Screenwriting Resources ===

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGUNqq3jVLg Essential advice from Try Parker and Matt Stone]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/scripts/ Read some scripts]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/tips/ Screenwriting tips]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/books/ Screenwriting books]

Hacking At The First Five Pages: A Screenwriting Workshop

2026-07-09T02:01:35Z

Lexicon: /* Why The First Five Pages? */

== A Hacker Screenwriting Workshop ==

=== Why The First Five Pages? ===

Lines like "hack the planet," "cattle mutilations are up," and "how about a nice game of chess" are burned into most of our brains, but to get in there they had to go through a lengthy process that all started with a script.

'''''The first five pages of a script are critical for engaging the reader and setting up the rest of the story, and that is where this workshop will focus, in the part of the script where the foundational engineering work takes place, so everything else can work.'''''

In this workshop, we will review samples submitted by attendees who have written screenplays (or at least started them) to get feedback on the first five pages of a screenplay in front of the group.

Even if you don't have a script to be workshopped, you can learn a lot by observing this refinement process.

=== The Woorkshop Will Include Time To Write ===

There will be an opportunity to free-write during the workshop (bring your own laptop), and then you can (optionally) volunteer to have your free-writing pages workshopped by the group.

=== You May Submit Existing Material For Critique ===

Submissions may be sent in advance to [mailto:hope@screenwritingshit.com hope@screenwritingshit.com] up to an hour before the workshop.

==== Submission Requirements: ====
* For security, submissions will be reviewed ONLY AS JPEG IMAGES (search "PDF to JPEG" to find a [https://www.freeconvert.com/pdf-to-jpg converter]).
* Please name the image files in a <submitter_name>-<screenplay_title>-page_<page_number>.jpg format (like zero_cool-the_day_the_planet_got_hacked-page_1.jpg and so on).
* One submission per attendee
* DO NOT send the entire screenplay, only the first 5 pages(*)

(*) Not including a title page, the title page is Page 0, this is the first 5 pages of action and dialogue specifically, so technically you're sending 6 pages. If a scene goes a few lines over the 5th page, it's okay to include the remaining snippet as an extra page, but only if it's max 10-15 extra lines.

To avoid rehashing the same issues over and over, selections from the submission pool will be made based on the education value to the group, but we will try to get through as many of them as possible in the time allotted.

There is no additional cost to attend this workshop.

=== Screenwriting Resources ===

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGUNqq3jVLg Essential advice from Try Parker and Matt Stone]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/scripts/ Read some scripts]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/tips/ Screenwriting tips]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/books/ Screenwriting books]

Hacking At The First Five Pages: A Screenwriting Workshop

2026-07-09T02:01:01Z

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== A Hacker Screenwriting Workshop ==

=== Why The First Five Pages? ===

Lines like "hack the planet," "cattle mutilations are up," and "how about a nice game of chess" are burned into most of our brains, but to get in there they had to go through a lengthy process that all started with a script.

'''''The first five pages of a script are critical for engaging the reader and setting up the rest of the story, and that is where this workshop will focus, in the part of the script where the foundational engineering work takes place so everything else can work.'''''

In this workshop, we will review samples submitted by attendees who have written screenplays (or at least started them) to get feedback on the first five pages of a screenplay in front of the group.

Even if you don't have a script to be workshopped, you can learn a lot by observing this refinement process.

=== The Woorkshop Will Include Time To Write ===

There will be an opportunity to free-write during the workshop (bring your own laptop), and then you can (optionally) volunteer to have your free-writing pages workshopped by the group.

=== You May Submit Existing Material For Critique ===

Submissions may be sent in advance to [mailto:hope@screenwritingshit.com hope@screenwritingshit.com] up to an hour before the workshop.

==== Submission Requirements: ====
* For security, submissions will be reviewed ONLY AS JPEG IMAGES (search "PDF to JPEG" to find a [https://www.freeconvert.com/pdf-to-jpg converter]).
* Please name the image files in a <submitter_name>-<screenplay_title>-page_<page_number>.jpg format (like zero_cool-the_day_the_planet_got_hacked-page_1.jpg and so on).
* One submission per attendee
* DO NOT send the entire screenplay, only the first 5 pages(*)

(*) Not including a title page, the title page is Page 0, this is the first 5 pages of action and dialogue specifically, so technically you're sending 6 pages. If a scene goes a few lines over the 5th page, it's okay to include the remaining snippet as an extra page, but only if it's max 10-15 extra lines.

To avoid rehashing the same issues over and over, selections from the submission pool will be made based on the education value to the group, but we will try to get through as many of them as possible in the time allotted.

There is no additional cost to attend this workshop.

=== Screenwriting Resources ===

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGUNqq3jVLg Essential advice from Try Parker and Matt Stone]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/scripts/ Read some scripts]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/tips/ Screenwriting tips]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/books/ Screenwriting books]

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2026-07-09T01:59:02Z

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= HOPE 26 is Happening in 2026! =
[[File:HOPE_2022.jpg|thumb|right|HOPE banner]]

[[File:workshops_2022.jpg|thumb|right|Workshops]]

'''Hackers On Planet Earth''' (HOPE) is an annual event that happens each summer in New York City. 

'''HOPE 26''' will be a '''THREE DAY EVENT''', spanning from '''Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 16th, 2026'''. 
The event is live and in-person, at the [https://www.hope.net/venue/ New Yorker Hotel] in Manhattan, New York City'''. 

The New Yorker Hotel has given HOPE participants a great deal on rooms, with facilities included. To take advantage of the HOPE 26 group price, and see more about the New Yorker Hotel, please see our [https://www.hope.net/venue/ Venue page].
[[File:NewYorkerHotel.png|thumb|center|200px|New Yorker Hotel]]
HOPE 26 will include scheduled talks, panels, workshops, keynotes, geeky vendors, food, art, concerts, performances, and much more!

As with all HOPE conferences, you can watch all of the talks for free online, live-streamed. They will also all be recorded and available online after the conference!

== NOTE: THIS WIKI IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. ==

Not all info is yet current for HOPE 26, for 2026. 

== Tickets for HOPE 26 ==
Tickets are available for this summer's HOPE 26 -- starting Tuesday 24-March, 12:00 EDT! 
You can purchase '''in-person tickets''' [https://store.2600.com/products/tickets-to-hope-26?variant=42147982737463 here]. 
You will also be able to purchase in-person at the HOPE Registration Desk at the Registration Desk at the event at the New Yorker Hotel. Tickets are available at the door starting on the first day of HOPE 26 on August 14th.

== Virtual Attendance ==
You can also attend this summer's HOPE 26 virtually! 
You can buy your '''Virtual Attendee ticket''' [https://store.2600.com/products/tickets-to-hope-26-virtual-attendee here]. 
All in-person attendees also get access to the full virtual program. This includes the online chat, and the ability to watch livestreams of all talks.

== HOPE Scholarship Program ==
Even though the ticket prices for HOPE 26 are as low as possible, some people -- including many students -- say they can't afford the price. Other people have offered to donate a ticket for those who can't afford to buy one. 
The '''HOPE Scholarship Program''' is a way that students and others who can't afford HOPE admission can attend for FREE thanks to the generosity of HOPE supporters. Here's how it works: 
If you want to donate an admission to HOPE 26, go to [https://store.2600.com/products/tickets-to-hope-26?variant=42147982737463 our Scholarship page] and fill out the form. If you want to apply for a scholarship, just email 
       scholarship AT hope DOT net 
Students should send an email message from their school email address (if possible). Mention your current academic status (school, year, and program) and write 50-200 words about why you are interested in attending HOPE 26. Non-students should send an email message briefly describing your situation and what benefits you anticipate from attending HOPE 26.

== How to Join Matrix ==
[[Matrix How-To|Click here]] to join the online Matrix chat.

== Livestream Information ==
During the event, the 2 main talk tracks will be live-streamed

[[Matrix How-To|Click here]] to join the online Matrix chat. You will need the token from your ticket. Tickets are sent a few days before HOPE begins. If you have a Matrix login from a previous HOPE event, it should still work for Matrix.

== Ticket Exchange ==
HOPE 26 will likely sell out before the event. If you have a ticket to give away or trade, or if you want a ticket for HOPE 26, then you can try using our 
        [[Ticket_Exchange_HOPE_26|Ticket Exchange wiki page]].

== HOPE Schedule App ==
We should again have a HOPE Program app, a privacy-friendly conference schedule app with strong offline capabilities. It will run on all Android devices. 
 
You can download the HOPE_16 Program app from: 
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.metadude.android.hope.schedule Google Play]
and 
* [https://f-droid.org/en/packages/info.metadude.android.hope.schedule Fdroid]
 
Big thanks to Tobias Preuss who created and developed the HOPE_16 Program app!

== HOPE wiki accounts ==
If you are a ticket holder (either in-person or virtual) or a presenter and would like to create a wiki page for HOPE 26, please contact us, and we will create an account for you. Please email us: 
        workshops AT hope DOT net

== Workshops ==
A lot of diverse workshops will be scheduled throughout HOPE! 
Each workshop has its own wiki page that includes a description, materials cost (if any), day/time/location, and other useful information. 
 
Most workshops will happen in workshop rooms. 
 
Please send us your workshop proposals! Sharing your skills and experience at HOPE 26 will be a very rewarding experience. The info for submitting workshop proposals is on our [https://www.hope.net/call-for-workshops/ Workshop Proposal page].

but there will also be many workshops at Villages at HOPE.

 

 
The Workshop schedule will also be posted on the HOPE website on the: 

[https://www.hope.net/call-for-workshops/ Schedule page]. 
 
''Please note that any materials needed to participate in hands-on portions of certain workshops will be available at cost. In all cases, observers are welcome for free. For specific details, visit the wiki page for the workshop.'' 
 
'''NOTE: There will be NO workshop pre-registration. All workshops are first-come, first-served.''' 
Some workshops may be given twice.

=== Workshop Pages ===

* [[Hacking At The First Five Pages: A Screenwriting Workshop]]

== Villages ==
HOPE 26 will have lots of cool Villages, where cool things may be happening at any time! Some have scheduled workshops, films, and performances as well. Each Village has its own wiki page. There is an index of Villages on this wiki. 
 
There will also be a large area with plenty of tables and chairs and AC power where anyone at HOPE 26 can create a Village. At past HOPE conferences, there have been Villages for Lock Picking, Hardware Hacking, lots of hackerspace villages, tea making, anarchists, and many others. 
 
All Villages will be listed on the Villages page of this wiki. 
 
Please send us your Village proposals! You can get the space you need for sharing your projects and communities. Please email us your proposal: 
        village@hope.net
 



 
The Villages will also soon be posted on the HOPE website on the: 

        [https://hope.net HOPE Schedule page]. 
''Please note that any materials needed to participate in hands-on portions of certain workshops will be available at cost. In all cases, observers are welcome for free. For specific details, visit the wiki page for the workshop.''

== Vendors ==
HOPE will have lots of wonderful, supportive vendors who are part of our hacker/geek/HOPE community. Some will have scheduled activities throughout HOPE. Please check them out. 
 
This summer's HOPE will have a large Vendors area. 
If you are interested in being a vendor for this summer's HOPE, please send an email to: 
       vendors AT hope DOT net 



== Performances ==
Every night after the talks, there will be music and other performances at HOPE. 
 
If you are interested in giving a performance at HOPE 26, please send an email to: 
       perform AT hope DOT net 
 
The performances will all be posted on the HOPE website on the: 
        [https://hope.net HOPE Schedule page]. 

== Art ==
HOPE will have art installations, as well as many random happenings all around the event. So, please explore, and see what you find. Feel free to create your own! 
If you are interested in having any kind of art this summer's HOPE, please send an email to: 
       workshops AT hope DOT net 

== Talks ==

HOPE will have a lot of scheduled talks!

If you are interested in giving a talk or panel at HOPE 26, please see our
[https://www.hope.net/call-for-participation/ Call for Participation page]. 

The Talks schedule will be posted on the HOPE website at: 
        [https://hope.net HOPE Schedule page].

== Unscheduled 3rd Track Talks ==

We will have an unscheduled 3rd Track available, where anyone can sign up at the Info Desk to give a talk on the subject of their choosing. 

 
Sign up to give a talk at the information desk! 


== Meetups and Other Activities ==

Please feel free to organize meetups or other activities for any topic! 
There is space at HOPE 26! 


== Food at HOPE ==
There will be plenty of a large variety of food available very nearby this summers HOPE 26! 
Please ask at the Info Desk for suggestions. 

== HOPE Registration ==

When you first arrive at HOPE, please go to the Registration Desk 

There are some signs to help you get there.













[[File:talksA_2022.jpg|thumb|left|Talks]]
[[File:2600_2022.jpg|thumb|center|2600]]

Hacking At The First Five Pages: A Screenwriting Workshop

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== A Hacker Screenwriting Workshop ==

=== Hacking At The First Five Pages ===

Lines like "hack the planet," "cattle mutilations are up," and "how about a nice game of chess" are burned into most of our brains, but to get in there they had to go through a lengthy process that all started with a script.

'''''The first five pages of a script are critical for engaging the reader and setting up the rest of the story, and that is where this workshop will focus, in the part of the script where the foundational engineering work takes place so everything else can work.'''''

In this workshop, we will review samples submitted by attendees who have written screenplays (or at least started them) to get feedback on the first five pages of a screenplay in front of the group.

Even if you don't have a script to be workshopped, you can learn a lot by observing this refinement process.

=== Time To Write ===

There will be an opportunity to free-write during the workshop (bring your own laptop), and then you can (optionally) volunteer to have your free-writing pages workshopped by the group.

=== Submit For Critique ===

Submissions may be sent in advance to [mailto:hope@screenwritingshit.com hope@screenwritingshit.com] up to an hour before the workshop.

==== Submission Requirements: ====
* For security, submissions will be reviewed ONLY AS JPEG IMAGES (search "PDF to JPEG" to find a [https://www.freeconvert.com/pdf-to-jpg converter]).
* Please name the image files in a <submitter_name>-<screenplay_title>-page_<page_number>.jpg format (like zero_cool-the_day_the_planet_got_hacked-page_1.jpg and so on).
* One submission per attendee
* DO NOT send the entire screenplay, only the first 5 pages(*)

(*) Not including a title page, the title page is Page 0, this is the first 5 pages of action and dialogue specifically, so technically you're sending 6 pages. If a scene goes a few lines over the 5th page, it's okay to include the remaining snippet as an extra page, but only if it's max 10-15 extra lines.

To avoid rehashing the same issues over and over, selections from the submission pool will be made based on the education value to the group, but we will try to get through as many of them as possible in the time allotted.

There is no additional cost to attend this workshop.

=== Resources ===

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGUNqq3jVLg Essential advice from Try Parker and Matt Stone]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/scripts/ Read some scripts]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/tips/ Screenwriting tips]
* [https://screenwritingshit.com/books/ Screenwriting books]

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

2020-07-26T23:50:41Z

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1. Where are the Villages?
You can find villages by searching for them in the search box.
Here are some links to help you get started.
[[Lockpicking Village]]
[[RF_Village_Village]]
[[RADIO_STATLER_Village]]
[[Anarchist_Hackers_Village]]
[[Dim_Sum_Labs_Village]]

1a. Aren't most of the villages supposed to be open all day? How do I access them?
Access to the villages depends on the person in charge of the village. After a BBB session for the village has been started the person in charge will put a link on their village wiki page. (links above) You can also sign up for any of the workshops if they offer them.

2. Where is the transcription?
The transcription links are updated on [[REAL_TIME_TEXT]] page (one transcription per talk or keynote). Please note that the wiki for the real time text may not update immediately, so ask for the otter ai link in the Q&A channel if it's not there.

3. I wasn't invited to all the channels or I don't see all the channels in Matrix. How do I fix it?
The HOPE Matrix Bot aka [[Conference_bot]] is your friend. Message the bot with your ticket and it will invite you.
Some users have had to log out and log back in or switch browsers to get channels to show back up.

4. Do I have to provide an email address?
Adding your email for registration is optional. If you add an email you are required to verify it before you can log in.

5. I didn't get a confirmation email for a workshop I signed up for.
There is no confirmation sent after you sign up for a workshop. You should receive an email with the room information about an hour before the workshop.

6. I can't get into a workshop why is the limit so low?
Workshops are meant to be more interactive so while the space is virtual the teacher's capacity to help is limited. The person in charge of the workshop set the limit.

7. Will workshops be recorded so I can watch them later?
Most workshops aren't going to be recorded to watch later. That is up to the person giving the workshop. A list of workshops that were recorded will be available later.

8. I missed a talk! Where can I watch the replay?
Don't worry the talks are being archived. You can find them on Archive dot org and on livestream dot com
For livestream you click the Event Posts Link on the right hand side below the go live button.
[https://livestream.com/internetsociety3/hope2020 livestream dot com]
And here's a link to the [https://archive.org/details/hopeconf2020 archive dot org] page.

9. I bought a ticket and I haven't got my ticket token yet?
It takes a while to process new tokens but you should get your ticket token within 12 hours of your purchase. If you haven't received it by them please email the [helpdesk2020@helpdesk.hope.net helpdesk] and include your order information.

10. Where is the secondary stream or alternative streams?
The [[LIVESTREAM]] page has all the details, but you can try and access [https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/hope2020 Room 2 here].

11. Why can't I log in to the matrix server through my phone or another app?
Matrix home server URL for desktop/mobile clients: https://matrix.hope.net

12. My workshop link keeps taking me to the wrong event! How do I make it stop?
If this happens the fastest fix is to close your browser and relaunch. There's some caching happening somewhere and this has proven to be the quickest fix so far.

13. Where can I get the music that's playing between the talks?
The music is by Cameron Glass, and it's available on Bandcamp for free here: http://cameronglass.bandcamp.com/album/hope-2020-soundtrack

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2020-07-25T19:20:33Z

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= HOPE 2020 is Happening! =

HOPE 2020 will be a NINE DAY EVENT, beginning on Saturday, July 25th and running through Sunday, August 2nd, 2020. The event will be entirely online, and will include scheduled talks, workshops, keynotes, concerts, and more! Registered attendees will be able to interact live with presenters and each other.

Watch the live stream of talks and keynotes: https://www.internetsociety.org/events/hope-conference-2020/ (also includes a second stream for information and some workshops).

The links to real-time text transcriptions are on the [[REAL_TIME_TEXT]] page (one transcription per talk or keynote).

== Workshop registration ==
Workshop registration began Friday July 24. Visit the Schedule page at https://www.hope.net, select the workshop you want to register for, then provide your ticket code. Note that some workshops have limited capacity, and are first-come.

== Helpful information for attendees and presenters ==

Information about HOPE is available online at [https://www.hope.net www.hope.net]. This wiki will be supporting conference planning and implementation.

* [[Civility]] and the HOPE Code of Conduct. All participants are asked to be part of a safe and healthy conference.
* [[LIVESTREAM]]: Watching HOPE on the Live Stream over the Internet
* The live stream is archived pretty quickly at [https://archive.org/details/hopeconf2020 Archive dot org]
* Matrix Chat: Start at https://riot.hope.net to get a username ([[Matrix_How-To|detailed walkthrough]]), then follow the instructions to join HOPE's rooms via the [[Conference_bot]].
**If you want to use a client other than the web client (like an iOS or Android client), specify https://matrix.hope.net/ as the server name.
* For workshops, see the [[BigBlueButton How-To]]: This is the teleconferencing software for most workshops
* [[Knowledge Base]]: Entry to information for attendees, presenters and volunteers
* [[Presenting at HOPE]]: Guidelines for speakers and workshops
* [[Graphics and Logos]]: Official HOPE artwork
* [[Discount codes]]: Donations from HOPE affiliates and enthusiasts

== Information for volunteers ==

See our [[Volunteering]] page for a synopsis of roles. Utilize the email group list you are already on, to ask questions or check in. You can also use the volunteer area of the Matrix chat.

== Donate to the EFF! ==

We want to help give back by holding a fundraiser for the EFF during the
nine days of HOPE. We believe we can bring in $10,000 over that period.
Throughout the conference, many EFF people will be giving talks on
topics like the evils of Ring, mobile privacy, the Foreign Intelligence
Surveillance Act, facial recognition, and more. And the traditional
"Ask the EFF" panel is always a favorite with our attendees.

So please join with us and be among the first to support EFF so they'll
be there for all of us in the future. We have a feeling we're going to
be needing them.

The special HOPE link to donate is https://eff.org/HOPE2020

= Hackers Helping to Fight COVID-19 =

The unprecedented health threats and global response to the COVID-19 pandemic
have impacted everyone. Many hackers, makers, educators, and others have put
their skills to use by contributing to solutions to a wide range of challenges.

These contributions are the essence of the hacker spirit: People using their
skills, intelligence and energy to help other people. Hackers are helping by
designing, making and distributing much-needed medical supplies. They are
helping by creating communication forums, informative websites, software, and
safe entertainment. They are helping by fighting disinformation, and doing
research and experimentation to investigate solutions and mitigations.

'''On [[Helping#Hackers_Helping_to_Fight_COVID-19|this page]], we have collected links to some of the projects,
products, groups, and activities that highlight how hackers are helping.'''

= Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) =

We created a full page of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and it will be updated as we get new information.
[[Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]]

'''Workshop room link:''' 
[https://workshops.hope.net/b/dan-o0s-ysr Workshop room link]

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= HOPE 2020 is Happening! =

HOPE 2020 will be a NINE DAY EVENT, beginning on Saturday, July 25th and running through Sunday, August 2nd, 2020. The event will be entirely online, and will include scheduled talks, workshops, keynotes, concerts, and more! Registered attendees will be able to interact live with presenters and each other.

Watch the live stream of talks and keynotes: https://www.internetsociety.org/events/hope-conference-2020/ (also includes a second stream for information and some workshops).

The links to real-time text transcriptions are on the [[REAL_TIME_TEXT]] page (one transcription per talk or keynote).

== Workshop registration ==
Workshop registration began Friday July 24. Visit the Schedule page at https://www.hope.net, select the workshop you want to register for, then provide your ticket code. Note that some workshops have limited capacity, and are first-come.

== Helpful information for attendees and presenters ==

Information about HOPE is available online at [https://www.hope.net www.hope.net]. This wiki will be supporting conference planning and implementation.

* [[Civility]] and the HOPE Code of Conduct. All participants are asked to be part of a safe and healthy conference.
* [[LIVESTREAM]]: Watching HOPE on the Live Stream over the Internet
* The live stream is archived pretty quickly at [https://archive.org/details/hopeconf2020 Archive dot org]
* Matrix Chat: Start at https://riot.hope.net to get a username ([[Matrix_How-To|detailed walkthrough]]), then follow the instructions to join HOPE's rooms via the [[Conference_bot]].
**If you want to use a client other than the web client (like an iOS or Android client), specify https://matrix.hope/.net/ as the server name.
* For workshops, see the [[BigBlueButton How-To]]: This is the teleconferencing software for most workshops
* [[Knowledge Base]]: Entry to information for attendees, presenters and volunteers
* [[Presenting at HOPE]]: Guidelines for speakers and workshops
* [[Graphics and Logos]]: Official HOPE artwork
* [[Discount codes]]: Donations from HOPE affiliates and enthusiasts

== Information for volunteers ==

See our [[Volunteering]] page for a synopsis of roles. Utilize the email group list you are already on, to ask questions or check in. You can also use the volunteer area of the Matrix chat.

== Donate to the EFF! ==

We want to help give back by holding a fundraiser for the EFF during the
nine days of HOPE. We believe we can bring in $10,000 over that period.
Throughout the conference, many EFF people will be giving talks on
topics like the evils of Ring, mobile privacy, the Foreign Intelligence
Surveillance Act, facial recognition, and more. And the traditional
"Ask the EFF" panel is always a favorite with our attendees.

So please join with us and be among the first to support EFF so they'll
be there for all of us in the future. We have a feeling we're going to
be needing them.

The special HOPE link to donate is https://eff.org/HOPE2020

= Hackers Helping to Fight COVID-19 =

The unprecedented health threats and global response to the COVID-19 pandemic
have impacted everyone. Many hackers, makers, educators, and others have put
their skills to use by contributing to solutions to a wide range of challenges.

These contributions are the essence of the hacker spirit: People using their
skills, intelligence and energy to help other people. Hackers are helping by
designing, making and distributing much-needed medical supplies. They are
helping by creating communication forums, informative websites, software, and
safe entertainment. They are helping by fighting disinformation, and doing
research and experimentation to investigate solutions and mitigations.

'''On [[Helping#Hackers_Helping_to_Fight_COVID-19|this page]], we have collected links to some of the projects,
products, groups, and activities that highlight how hackers are helping.'''

= Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) =

We created a full page of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and it will be updated as we get new information.
[[Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]]

'''Workshop room link:''' 
[https://workshops.hope.net/b/dan-o0s-ysr Workshop room link]

Main Page

2020-07-25T19:15:24Z

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= HOPE 2020 is Happening! =

HOPE 2020 will be a NINE DAY EVENT, beginning on Saturday, July 25th and running through Sunday, August 2nd, 2020. The event will be entirely online, and will include scheduled talks, workshops, keynotes, concerts, and more! Registered attendees will be able to interact live with presenters and each other.

Watch the live stream of talks and keynotes: https://www.internetsociety.org/events/hope-conference-2020/ (also includes a second stream for information and some workshops).

The links to real-time text transcriptions are on the [[REAL_TIME_TEXT]] page (one transcription per talk or keynote).

== Workshop registration ==
Workshop registration began Friday July 24. Visit the Schedule page at https://www.hope.net, select the workshop you want to register for, then provide your ticket code. Note that some workshops have limited capacity, and are first-come.

== Helpful information for attendees and presenters ==

Information about HOPE is available online at [https://www.hope.net www.hope.net]. This wiki will be supporting conference planning and implementation.

* [[Civility]] and the HOPE Code of Conduct. All participants are asked to be part of a safe and healthy conference.
* [[LIVESTREAM]]: Watching HOPE on the Live Stream over the Internet
* The live stream is archived pretty quickly at [https://archive.org/details/hopeconf2020 Archive dot org]
* Matrix Chat: Start at https://riot.hope.net to get a username ([[Matrix_How-To|detailed walkthrough]]), then follow the instructions to join HOPE's rooms via the [[Conference_bot]]. If you want to use a client other than the web client (like an iOS or Android client), specify https://matrix.hope/.net/ as the server name.
* For workshops, see the [[BigBlueButton How-To]]: This is the teleconferencing software for most workshops
* [[Knowledge Base]]: Entry to information for attendees, presenters and volunteers
* [[Presenting at HOPE]]: Guidelines for speakers and workshops
* [[Graphics and Logos]]: Official HOPE artwork
* [[Discount codes]]: Donations from HOPE affiliates and enthusiasts

== Information for volunteers ==

See our [[Volunteering]] page for a synopsis of roles. Utilize the email group list you are already on, to ask questions or check in. You can also use the volunteer area of the Matrix chat.

== Donate to the EFF! ==

We want to help give back by holding a fundraiser for the EFF during the
nine days of HOPE. We believe we can bring in $10,000 over that period.
Throughout the conference, many EFF people will be giving talks on
topics like the evils of Ring, mobile privacy, the Foreign Intelligence
Surveillance Act, facial recognition, and more. And the traditional
"Ask the EFF" panel is always a favorite with our attendees.

So please join with us and be among the first to support EFF so they'll
be there for all of us in the future. We have a feeling we're going to
be needing them.

The special HOPE link to donate is https://eff.org/HOPE2020

= Hackers Helping to Fight COVID-19 =

The unprecedented health threats and global response to the COVID-19 pandemic
have impacted everyone. Many hackers, makers, educators, and others have put
their skills to use by contributing to solutions to a wide range of challenges.

These contributions are the essence of the hacker spirit: People using their
skills, intelligence and energy to help other people. Hackers are helping by
designing, making and distributing much-needed medical supplies. They are
helping by creating communication forums, informative websites, software, and
safe entertainment. They are helping by fighting disinformation, and doing
research and experimentation to investigate solutions and mitigations.

'''On [[Helping#Hackers_Helping_to_Fight_COVID-19|this page]], we have collected links to some of the projects,
products, groups, and activities that highlight how hackers are helping.'''

= Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) =

We created a full page of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and it will be updated as we get new information.
[[Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]]

'''Workshop room link:''' 
[https://workshops.hope.net/b/dan-o0s-ysr Workshop room link]