ORGCon: Your crash-course in digital rights, London, July 24

Cory Doctorow 2:26 am Tue Jul 13, 2010

The first-ever ORGCon, a one-day conference on digital rights in the UK, is coming up on July 24 in London. Over 300 people have signed up to attend, and there are only a few spaces left. If you're planning on going, you'd best book now!

ORGCon is your crash course in digital rights. This one-day conference will deliver everything you need to get campaigning on issues like the Digital Economy Act and the Database State.

As well as stellar speakers James Boyle, Cory Doctorow and Tom Watson, there'll be contributions from Liberty, NO2ID and Big Brother Watch.

ORGCon tickets running out fast – get yours now

ORGCon: London, July 24 — book now!

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