1. Participation & Registration: EASY and FREE

The conference system has been designed to major user benefit:
+ Registration is free of charge for participants; this conference is sponsored by OpenSpace-Online GmbH
+ Software download (small size: max. 10 min. download) is free of charge
+ Participation is EASY: children can do it after a three-minute introduction, so any adult should be fine, too.
+ Please read through the short introduction sent to you a week prior to the conference; you are offered full and free online support if you still have any questions.
+ you are paying your personal online costs only.

REGISTRATION

Registration Deadline is November 11, exemptions are possible. Please register soon, so we can send you your personal information package timely.

Security
As the conference system is designed for commercial use, it fulfills maximum security standards. You will receive a personal pass-word for registration, and a conference secret-code with your complete information / invitation package approximately one week prior to the conference.

Technical Prerequisites
Please see comprehensive details here
The minimum computer system recommended is Pentium II (year 1999+). Users of NGOs, institutions etc.: please check the technical prerequisites to make sure that, IF you ARE using a firewall-system on your pc, your firewall-applications are accustomed for the conference period.

Youth Groups
please organise yourselves around 1 single pc !
The OpenSpace-Online Method is designed for high quality and rapid communication between online participants. It is not functional that a group discusses in front of the screen what to say / write next, as this slows down and confuses communication through loss of context.

Therefore groups are asked to streamline their communication by, for example, appointing a single representing person only per conference block (appr. 30-45 minutes). If you choose this "mixed" participation mode, please be aware that the communication-format is not very practical for a large group "watching" the written conversation in the position of an audience for extensive period of time. Following the conference in total may however be facilitated by using a beamer.
Finally, youth groups should register under their "group name" to facilitate identification in case of mixed representation during the conference.

Please consult us per e-mail, if you are unsure how to apply the method in group circumstances, do not hesitate to discuss practical solutions with us per email or telephone (+49 (0) 30 - 69 53 64 69.

Thank you very much for your attention,
we are looking forward to your participation !

OpenSpace-Online has been developed according to the principles of OpenSpace Technology: a most effective communication format for co-creative problem-solving and aim-oriented group processes. COMMON INTEREST in a higher question or theme is the sole determining factor prompting participants to take part in the conference. There is no predetermined agenda. The participants organize the session agenda themselves by introducing their questions and issues.

No external online-moderator is needed. COMOSO, the virtual Facilitator guides all participants simply through the conference process. Therefore, in OpenSpace-Online, it is the participants who are the experts (see the principles below).

The OpenSpace-Online conference system makes it possible for about 5 to 75 persons from all over the world, motivated by their own interests and self-organization to meet quickly and at any time to work together in a goal and solution-oriented manner. A code of values based on respect and responsibility forms the foundation for an autonomous and appreciative "working-together". Once the conference is completed each participant receives a complete documentation of the the conference at the klick of a button.

OpenSpace-Online is based on 4 basic principles:

First principle:
Whoever comes is the right people

Second principle:
Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happened

Third principle:
When it starts is the right time

Fourth principle:
When it's over it's over

(more at >>Re-inventing democracy)