[OSGeo-Conf] Do we want to cap size?

[Jeff McKenna]

Personally I'd like to see FOSS4G grow, and my feeling is that the 
Denver&GITA team could attract between 1,000 & 2,000 attendees.  No 
doubt strong marketing will be required to reach that higher range; this 
will take a big commitment by the LOC and OSGeo.

On the other hand I don't see a problem with capping size at 1,200.

-jeff



Eric Wolf wrote:
> The folks at GITA pointed out that the larger venues cost more per 
> person. What this means is if we need capacity for 2000 people, we 
> basically have just two choices of venues in Denver that are both more 
> expensive than if we cap attendance and use a smaller venue.
> 
> Do we want to consider capping the number of attendees for FOSS4G 2011? 
> This can potentially save a great deal of money if attendance isn't at 
> the projected levels. If we cap attendance at 1200 people, it opens up 
> three more potential venues.
> 
> Unfortunately, this is a decision that needs to be made before FOSS4G 
> 2010 in Barcelona.
> 
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