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SUMMARY:CHI 2026 Workshop: Are We Doing Enough?
DESCRIPTION:Are We Doing Enough? Sharing Design and Manufacturing Expertise Across Open Source Hardware Communities\npro² network+ Research Associate Rory Clark and network co-founders Mike Fraser and Steve Hodges are among the organisers of this workshop\, taking place on the 14th of April at the ACM CHI conference in Barcelona. \nThe goal of this workshop is not only to share solutions to common challenges in the open source hardware space\, but also to consider the methods and efficacy relating to how this information is shared. We will ask ourselves if the community is doing enough to ensure that information about hardware design and manufacturing is accessible\, understandable\, effective and utilises the best channels to reach the widest audience. Activities will include mapping and analysis of knowledge\, collaborative design of potential frameworks to utilise this mapped information\, and wider reflection on behalf of the hardware community. \nWhile the application window for participation in the workshop has now closed\, we would still love to connect with you at CHI if you’re also attending.  \n 
URL:https://prosquared.org/event/chi-2026-workshop/
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SUMMARY:South West UK Pre-CHI 2026
DESCRIPTION:Calling all those interested in Human-Computer Interaction! \nWe’re proud to once again be sponsors of the South West UK Pre-CHI – a free\, open\, and supportive conference for students\, academics and industry. \nThis conference will be a fantastic opportunity to share research on all things Human-Computer Interaction in a supportive and friendly environment: \n\nPractice your CHI presentations.\nPresent your research or ongoing work.\nReceive constructive feedback.\nFind like-minded collaborators\, connections and friends.\n\nFood and refreshments shall be provided. Free registration for the conference closes on the 1st of March. Sign up to: \n\nSecure your spot\nLet us know if you have a CHI paper\, poster or demonstration to present\nHelp us meet your access needs and dietary restrictions\n\nSubmissions of posters and demos presenting ongoing work are welcome! \nRegister Now
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SUMMARY:Device Prototyping Summer School
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second annual Device Prototyping Summer School!   \nTaking place from the 15th to the 18th of July at Lancaster University\, this is a great opportunity to learn how to design and replicate digital devices. Attendees will benefit from access to state-of-the-art university labs for hands-on learning as well as instruction from world-leading experts in electronic device production.   \n⚙️ Ideal for anyone with an interest in low-volume digital device creation including makers\, visionaries\, and researchers from any discipline.  \n⚙️ Open to all levels of experience and all career stages – from student to established professional.  \n⚙️ Up to thirty places available – food\, accommodation and all activities covered for just £50!  \n⚙️ Prizes available to help the most promising prototype ideas move towards production.  \nLed by Professor Steve Hodges and Dr. Lorraine Underwood\, hosted by Lancaster University’s Devices Lab\, and supported by the EPSRC-funded pro² network+. The deadline to apply for this event is the 14th of May 2025.  \nInstructors   \nSteve Hodges is an internationally recognised leader in interactive and embedded device creation. He has built and deployed prototypes at all scales\, and many of these have transitioned to volume production resulting in millions of devices in market globally.     \n  \nLorraine Underwood is an internationally published researcher in computer science education\, with a particular focus on physical computing. She has built and developed prototypes for teachers and students to use in classrooms around the UK. Lorraine also creates and films personal electronic projects for element14 part of Avnet\, the world’s 2nd largest electronic distributor.  \nExamples of devices made in the hundreds\, thousands and millions that Steve\, Lorraine\, and summer school co-founder Professor Joe Finney have worked on include the Active Bat indoor location system\, the SenseCam wearable camera\, several IoT development boards and modules\, the Microsoft Touch Mouse\, i-String Lite outdoor lighting\, Microsoft Adaptive Accessories\, several Jacdac modules and kits\, .NET Gadgeteer modules and kits\, and the BBC micro:bit.  \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				The micro:bit pocket-sized computer used by 66 million children worldwide as they learn to code. \n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				A 5m hummingbird made of the i-String Lite artistic lighting system developed by Joe Finney and Alan Dix. \n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Microsoft Adaptive Accessories – d-pad controller. \n				\n		\n\n  \n“From the outset of the three days\, the engagement and enthusiasm from the attendees was palpable.” \n“We arrived with prototypes and left with a deeper understanding of the intricate process of bringing a product to life.” \n \n  \nCurious about the 2024 Summer School? Check out the highlights\, including attendee testimonials\, submitted papers\, and the winners of last year’s prize competition. \n  \n2025 Device Prototyping Summer School \nTopics covered include:  \n⚙️ Mechanical CAD (Computer Aided Design)  \n⚙️  Debugging opportunities for your own devices \n⚙️ Design for manufacture (DfM) and for test (DfT)  \n⚙️ Surface mount (SMT) assembly  \n⚙️ Testing and test jigs  \n⚙️ Regulatory compliance  \n⚙️ Working with overseas manufacturing partners  \n⚙️ Demo session  \nPrizes   \nUp to £4\,000 of prizes are up for grabs! The projects with the most potential for impact\, based on the assessment criteria below\, will each be awarded either £1\,000 or £200 which is to be used to aid prototype development. The summer school organisers will work with awardees after the event to help them spend the money in the most effective way\, to suit their prototyping goals.   \nThe full terms and conditions of the competition can be found here.  \nNumber of places   \nUp to thirty places are available at a cost of £50 each. This is a heavily subsidised rate that covers accommodation\, catering for all meals and the content of the summer school itself for the duration of the event. Due to the nature of the subsidisation\, the cost will be the same regardless of how much of the event you attend. Places will be awarded based on the quality of your application form\, the details of which can be found in the application process section below. In the event that an attendee does not require accommodation\, a reduced fee of £25 will be charged.  \nAll attendees must be 18 or over and will have to cover their own travel costs. Attendees from overseas will be responsible for arranging any necessary visas.    \nFormat   \nThe three-and-a-half-day event will be lively and dynamic\, leveraging a variety of formats including presentations\, demos\, hands-on lab-based tutorials\, panels and discussions.   \nThe summer school starts Tuesday afternoon 15th July at 1.30pm with registrations open from 11am and runs until 4pm on Friday 18th July. The event includes dinner and socialising on Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday evenings. \nApplication process   \nApplying to take part is easy! Please complete the application form and submit a short paper (as a Word Document only\, no PDFs) to admin@prosquared.org containing a description of your prototype or idea for a prototype along with any pictures\, sketches or designs of your prototype by the end of the day\, midnight AOE (anywhere on earth) on 14th May 2025. Instructions for writing and submitting the short paper can be found in the application form.   \nThe above short paper template provides an example of what we are looking for. You can also view submitted papers from the 2024 Summer School. We will archive the short papers of successful applicants on the pro² website.  \nWe will accept papers with multiple authors. In this instance\, please provide information about each author and their contribution to the work in the bio section. Should your paper be accepted\, please note that we may not have capacity to offer places at the summer school to all authors.   \nAssessment criteria for prizes and sponsored places   \nThe summer school organisers will assess applications based on the content of the application form. Assessment criteria will be based on: well-explained and adventurous but realistic concepts\, the impact potential of the ideas\, consideration of relevant related work\, prior relevant experience of the applicant\, and responsible innovation.  \nAdditional Information   \nApplicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by email.    \nFurther information regarding the accessibility of Lancaster University facilities can be found on the AccessAble website. Please inform of us of any accessibility or dietary requirements in your application form. Quiet spaces and spaces for prayer will be available throughout the event. You can get in touch with us at admin@prosquared.org with any queries you may have.  \nFinancial aid for domestic travel in the UK may be available upon request to those in need. Attendees should first make a request for funding from their own institution before requesting it from the pro² network+.  \nAbout pro² and the Devices Lab    \npro² is an EPSRC-funded Network+ with the mission to ease the transition from PROtotyping to PROduction for digital devices. pro² is kindly subsidising accommodation and catering costs for up to thirty places!    \nThe Devices Lab at Lancaster University’s School of Computing and Communications works with collaborators from different disciplines and different institutions to design and scale-up electronic devices that help answer all manner of research questions. 
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SUMMARY:Prototype 2 Production: Device Isotyping Challenges & Solutions
DESCRIPTION:The pro² network+ are offering a hands-on workshop focussed on the areas of manufacturing\, design and implementation that are often overlooked in low-volume device production\, but can present the most significant challenges. Join us for a collaborative session where you can creatively explore elements of device design while learning the basics of ‘isotyping’\, or the process of creating prototype copies known as ‘isotypes’ for testing and refinement purposes. Open to all\, we welcome you to take part in this exploration of real-world challenges and solutions faced by producers of devices when transitioning from prototype to product. \nThis is an in-person event taking place as part of the 2025 SW UK Pre-CHI at the University of Bristol. Anyone interested in attending the Prototype 2 Production Workshop must be registered to attend the SW UK Pre-CHI. Learn more and register for free. \nRegister for this workshop
URL:https://prosquared.org/event/prototype-2-production-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Bristol
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SUMMARY:Materials for Digital Devices funding call webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration Link\n  \nWe are excited to announce a funding opportunity for innovative research projects that explore the use of emerging materials\, or novel applications of existing materials\, for digital devices. This funding call seeks to support ground-breaking projects that integrate materials into interactive systems to transform how we design\, interact with\, and experience technology. \nNew and emerging materials will drive innovation in digital devices. However\, there is currently a significant gulf between those with expertise in developing new materials and those who can deploy those materials into the design of novel interactive devices. Outside of large multi-national companies\, this gulf presents an insurmountable challenge for most designers. The overarching goal of this call is to reduce the entry barrier to exploring and using emerging materials. \nThis webinar will provide further information about the call and allow time for interested applicants to have their questions answered. We strongly encourage anyone planning to apply for the call to attend. Please register using the link on the top right of this page to attend on Zoom. \nAdditional information about the call and the application form can be found on the Materials for Digital Devices webpage.
URL:https://prosquared.org/event/materials-for-digital-devices-funding-call-webinar/
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SUMMARY:IEEE COINS 2024 Early Career Researchers Networking and Social Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The IEEE International Conference on Omni-layer Intelligent Systems is taking place at King’s College London from the 29th to 31st of July 2024. The conference brings together experts in digital transformation (Artificial Intelligence\, Internet of Things\, Cloud\, Blockchain\, Cybersecurity\, and Robotics) from around the globe. IEEE COINS includes a multi-disciplinary program from technical research papers\, to panels\, workshops\, and tutorials on the latest technology developments and innovations addressing all important aspects of the IoT & AI ecosystem. Visit the IEEE COINS 2024 website for more information. \nSponsored Early Career Researchers Networking and Social Dinner Registration:  \nThe pro² network+ is proud to sponsor a networking session during dinner on Monday\, July 29th for early career researchers. \nThis event is exclusively for a select group of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who aspire to pursue an academic career in the UK and are keen to glean insights from senior academics regarding their journey in securing research council funding in the UK. Further\, you must register for the conference before applying. \nIf you have registered and consider yourself as ECR\, apply for this exclusive networking dinner opportunity by filling in and submitting your details at: Sponsored ECRs Networking and Social Dinner
URL:https://prosquared.org/event/ieee-coins-2024-early-career-researchers-networking-and-social-dinner/
LOCATION:King’s College London\, London\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Device prototyping and production summer school
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about building refined and robust prototypes more quickly and easily! \nWe invite anyone interested in producing electronic device prototypes as part of their work to join our 3-day\, hands-on summer school from the 10th to 12th of July 2024 at Lancaster University. \n⚙️ Ideal for anyone with an interest in low-volume digital device creation including makers\, visionaries\, and researchers from any discipline. \n⚙️ Open to all levels of experience and all career stages – from student to established professional. \n⚙️ Learn from global experts in electronic device production and access to state-of-the-art university labs. \n⚙️ Up to thirty sponsored places available – free food and accommodation! \n⚙️ Up to £4\,000 in prizes available to help the most promising prototype ideas move towards production. \nLed by Professors Steve Hodges and Joe Finney\, hosted by Lancaster University’s Devices Lab\, and supported by the EPSRC-funded pro² network+. The deadline to apply for this event closed on 24th May 2024. We are no longer accepting new applications. \nInstructors  \n \nSteve Hodges is an internationally recognised leader in interactive and embedded device creation. He has built and deployed prototypes at all scales\, and many of these have transitioned to volume production resulting in millions of devices in market globally.    \n  \n \nJoe Finney is a global figure in empowering non-experts to innovate with technology\, in particular helping them to learn about and build lightweight embedded systems. His work has also led to millions of embedded devices that are in daily use around the world.  \n  \nExamples of devices made in the hundreds\, thousands and millions that Steve and Joe have worked on include the Active Bat indoor location system\, the SenseCam wearable camera\, several IoT development boards and modules\, the Microsoft Touch Mouse\, i-String Lite outdoor lighting\, Microsoft Adaptive Accessories\, several Jacdac modules and kits\, .NET Gadgeteer modules and kits\, and the BBC micro:bit.   \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				The micro:bit pocket-sized computer used by 66 million children worldwide as they learn to code. \n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				A 5m hummingbird made of the i-String Lite artistic lighting system developed by Joe Finney and Alan Dix. \n				\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nAdditional Presenters \n⚙️ John Hardy\, Director at Hardy & Ellis Inventions LTD. (Keynote)  \nAn engineer with a research background in shape-changing devices\, John Hardy went on to co-found Hardy & Ellis Inventions in Manchester. H&E Inventions is best known for their innovative use of emerging technologies like augmented reality\, which they’ve leveraged to create products that bring the digital into the physical to increase engagement\, reduce waste\, and drive productivity. \n⚙️ Mandy (Man) Xiang\, Director of Fusion Service at Seeed Studio. (Keynote)  \nSeeed Studio is a Shenzhen-based hardware platform with a mission to empower everyone to achieve their digital transformation goals. Mandy directs their ‘Fusion Service’ which provides clients with tailored support\, from design and customization to production and promotion. \n⚙️ Mike Fraser\, Professor of Human-Computer Interaction and Head of the School of Computer Science at the University of Bristol. (Keynote)  \nIn addition to his roles as Professor and Head of School at the University of Bristol\, Mike is also the Chair of the pro² network+ Steering Group. His research interests relate to how computers are made\, what they are made from\, and how we might support individuals with limited resources to make their own computers. \n⚙️ Steve Jones\, Regional Sales Manager at Eurocircuits. (Keynote)  \nSteve is an expert in PCB and PCBA manufacturing at Eurocircuits\, who describe themselves as ‘an engineer’s best friend’. Eurocircuits specialises in fast turnaround for prototyping and small batch services\, offering customers control\, flexibility and quality from design to final assembly. \n⚙️ Aron Eggens\, PhD Student at Lancaster University. Aron’s research interests include software development. \n⚙️ John Vidler\, Senior Research Associate at Lancaster University. John has research interests in data science and was awarded a prize for teaching by Lancaster University. \n⚙️ Kobi Hartley\, Research Associate at Lancaster University. Kobi’s research interests relate to the use of tools like the Jacdac and BBC micro:bit which promote prototyping as well as STEM educaiton. \n⚙️ Lorraine Underwood\, PhD Student and Senior Teaching Associate at Lancaster University. Lorraine is an experienced Educator with a demonstrated history of working in the education and outreach industry. She is also a maker and author\, with research interests in physical computing. \nTopics  \nTopics covered during the workshop will be drawn from the list below. For more information\, see the full agenda. \n⚙️ electronic printed circuit board (PCB) design and manufacture \n⚙️ component selection and sourcing \n⚙️ reliable firmware \n⚙️ moving from your first prototype to tens\, hundreds and thousands \n⚙️ enclosures for electronic devices \n⚙️ design for manufacture (DfM) and for test (DfT) \n⚙️ surface mount (SMT) assembly \n⚙️ testing and test jigs \n⚙️ regulatory compliance \n⚙️ working with overseas manufacturing partners \nPrizes  \nUp to £4\,000 of prizes are up for grabs! The projects with the most potential for impact\, based on the assessment criteria below\, will each be awarded either £1\,000 or £200 which is to be used to aid prototype development. The summer school organisers will work with awardees after the event to help them spend the money in the most effective way\, to suit their prototyping goals.  \nThe full terms and conditions of the competition can be found here \nSponsored places  \nUp to thirty sponsored places will be awarded based on the assessment criteria below. The most highly-ranked applications will be prioritised for sponsored places which include accommodation and meals from the evening of Tuesday 9th until 4pm on Friday 12th July. Sponsorship awardees need only pay a £50 registration fee\, by credit or debit card. \nAll attendees must be 18 or over and will have to cover their own travel costs. Attendees from overseas will be responsible for arranging any necessary visas.   \nFormat  \nThe three-day workshop will be a lively and dynamic event\, leveraging a variety of formats including presentations\, demos\, hands-on lab-based tutorials\, panels and discussions.  \nThe summer school starts at 9:30am on Wednesday 10th July and runs until 4pm on Friday 12th July. The event includes dinner and socialising on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.  \nApplication process  \nApplying to take part is easy! Please complete the application form and submit a short paper to admin@prosquared.org containing a description of your prototype or idea for a prototype along with any pictures\, sketches or designs of your prototype by the end of the day\, midnight AOE on 24th May 2024. Instructions for writing and submitting the short paper can be found in the application form  (view a PDF version of the form for reference ahead of submitting). \nFor your short paper\, please use our Summer School paper template. You may find it useful to check out the example application we created to give a flavour of the kinds of information you might include. We will archive the short papers of successful applicants on the pro² website. \nWe will accept papers with multiple authors. In this instance\, please provide information about each author and their contribution to the work in the bio section. Should your paper be accepted\, please note that we may not have capacity to offer places at the summer school to all authors.  \nAssessment criteria for prizes and sponsored places  \nThe summer school organisers will assess applications based on the content of the application form. Assessment criteria will be based on: well-explained and adventurous but realistic concepts\, the impact potential of the ideas\, consideration of relevant related work\, prior relevant experience of the applicant\, and responsible innovation.  \nAdditional Information  \nApplicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by email.   \nFurther information regarding the accessibility of Lancaster University facilities can be found on the AccessAble website. Please inform of us of any accessibility or dietary requirements in your application form. You can get in touch with us at admin@prosquared.org with any queries you may have.  \nFinancial aid for domestic travel in the UK may be available upon request to those in need. Attendees should first make a request for funding from their own institution before requesting it from the pro² network+. \nAbout pro² and the Devices Lab   \npro² is an EPSRC-funded Network+ with the mission to ease the transition from PROtotyping to PROduction for digital devices. pro² is kindly covering accommodation and catering costs for up to thirty places!   \nThe Devices Lab at Lancaster University’s School of Computing and Communications works with collaborators from different disciplines and different institutions to design and scale-up electronic devices that help answer all manner of research questions.
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SUMMARY:Infrastructure for Device Production funding call webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration Link\n \nAs creators of electronic devices move beyond prototypes to refine and scale up their products\, interactions with external stakeholders multiply. Specialist designers\, manufacturers\, auditors\, end users… the list goes on. Managing interactions between these stakeholders requires various tools\, techniques\, standards and platforms.\n \nWe believe that software infrastructure will play an increasingly important role in facilitating these interactions\, helping device creators overcome the many barriers to working with other stakeholders as they refine and scale their designs for production. \nThe pro² Network+ is soliciting exemplars that demonstrate how infrastructure\, beyond traditional production manufacturing\, can play a role in overcoming the barriers to refining and scaling a device prototype. Infrastructure may include asynchronous or synchronous technologies\, potentially leveraging advances in ubiquitous computing\, XR (including augmented and virtual reality)\, the internet of things (IoT)\, data aggregation and AI\, and computer-supported collaborative work (CSCW). \nThis webinar will provide further information about the call and allow time for interested applicants to have their questions answered. We strongly encourage anyone planning to apply for the call to attend. Please register using the link on the top right of this page to attend on Zoom. \nAdditional information about the call and the application form can be found on our Funding page.
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Challenges of Prototyping Interactive Devices with Emerging Technologies and Materials  
DESCRIPTION:Many innovative interactive devices are built on emerging technologies and materials that are not traditionally part of the prototyping process\, for example\, responsive materials that change their state\, shape\, or form\, require novel approaches to control (e.g. flexible electronics)\, or must operate in non-traditional environments (e.g. underwater or in the body).    \nWhile there are numerous tools and processes available to support traditional prototyping (CAD\, circuit board layout\, additive/subtractive manufacturing) there is far less support when prototyping with emerging technologies and materials. This poses significant challenges for innovators who wish to produce their first prototype\, let alone replicate that prototype for testing or larger production.   \nThe goal of this workshop is to explore the challenges innovators are facing when producing ‘non-traditional’ prototypes that include emerging technology and/or materials. We will hear from people who have been through this prototyping process\, have small break-out groups to expand our understanding of the challenges\, and examine what might be required to address those challenges.  We aim to leverage the outcomes of this workshop to generate innovative ideas that can subsequently be funded through our pro² initiative or larger UK\, EU\, or international consortium. \nSpeakers for the workshop include: \n– Marianna Obrist\, Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder of OW Smell Made Digital and Professor of Multisensory Interfaces at University College London  \n– Marc Teyssier\, Principal Investigator & Creative Technologist at Pôle Léonard de Vinci  \n– Paul Worgan\, Lecturer in Mechatronics at the University of the West of England  \n– John Rudin\, Founder at Folium Optics\, Epinal Ltd\, and Iremia Technology Ltd  \nThis workshop is open to people from academia\, industry\, and hobbyist backgrounds or anybody interested in emerging technologies and materials that may be currently under-utilised: how to create or hack materials\, how to access them\, how to manipulate them\, how to fabricate with them and which processes or equipment may help.   \nThis event is run by the pro² Network+\, an EPSRC funded network that aims to democratise digital device production. Our goal is to make it easier for people to make digital devices.  \nRegistration for this workshop is now closed. All questions about the event can be directed to admin@prosquared.org.
URL:https://prosquared.org/event/exploring-the-challenges-of-prototyping-interactive-devices-with-emerging-technologies-and-materials/
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SUMMARY:Funding Call Webinar Q&A pro² Network+
DESCRIPTION:Following the launch of our first funding call on the theme of ‘Replicability’\, we held a question and answer webinar to give prospective applicants the opportunity to find out more about the theme and eligibility\, as well as what we’re looking for with this funding.  \nIf you weren’t able to attend the webinar on 25 May\, you can now watch the full recording on our Funding page. On that page you can also find all the key information you need to apply.  \nThis call closes on 15 June 2023. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if your question wasn’t answered in our webinar.  \n 
URL:https://prosquared.org/event/funding-call-webinar-qa-pro%c2%b2-network/
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SUMMARY:pro² Launch
DESCRIPTION:The launch event for the pro2 Network+ took place on 27 March in Bristol\, attracting academic and industry professionals with expertise in areas including electronics\, manufacturing\, digital health\, business\, journalism\, inventions\, materials and robotics. \nMembers of the pro2 team delivered presentations on the network’s objectives\, which include plans for future events\, networking opportunities\, and upcoming funding calls to support the democratisation of digital device production. \nDigital device makers showcased their production journeys and challenges at the event as well as offering innovative solutions for improving production processes. Feedback following the launch event highlighted that it was a great opportunity for networking with like-minded individuals and organisations. \nRead the full story on the pro2 blog.
URL:https://prosquared.org/event/pro%c2%b2-launch/
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