[OSGeo-Conf] OSGeo/FOSS4G '07 Location

[Arnulf Christl]

Somewhat haggard I'd say:
https://conference.osgeo.org/

Frank Warmerdam wrote:
> Arnulf Christl wrote:
>>> I would add that this Chair position need not be long term, but at least
>>> someone to get us through the RFP and selection steps for the 2007 
>>> conference.
>>>
>>> Volunteers?
>>
>> And a great silence ensued.
> 
> Arnulf,
> 
> An almost deafening silence!

[...]

> To the best of my knowledge, no work has been done on the RFP idea yet.
> While I'm inclined that it should be a little more involved than you
> suggest (we ought to provide parameters on # of attendies, what support
> OSGeo will provide, etc), I don't think it needs to be too involved.

Something like this?
http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/OSGeo_Conference_RFP_2007

>> I dimly remember that the pre-open conference cabal had suggested 
>> Refractions / Vancouver as venue of the FOSSGeo '07 conference back in 
>> '05. Applicants would be sorted out in the order of application and 
>> appropriateness, this can be done via this list.
> 
> My understanding is that Refractions is waiting for an RFP and they will
> consider making a proposal.  I would say that we would give folks a
> couple weeks to write proposals, and then try to select the best one on
> a variety of criteria (local capabilities, appropriateness of location,
> cost, etc).
> 
> But, as before, I still think we need someone to lead the effort at least
> through the RFP stuff and selection.  I'd hoped we could announce at FOSS4G
> where the next conference would be, but it seems we will at best be
> issuing the request for proposals there.
> 
> Best regards,

I am not leading any efforts. :-)