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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Andrew,<br>
Thanks for providing some starting ideas to work from. I'll float
a few more discussion points and suggestions.<br>
<br>
The FOSS4G brand is now being applied to multiple location based
events, and we should discuss what level of involvement
LocationTech would want with each.<br>
These are:<br>
1. The International FOSS4G (in Nottingham in 2013) drawing 500 -
900<br>
2. Regional FOSS4G events (such as FOSS4G-NA and FOSS4G-CEE)
drawing 100 - 800<br>
3. Local events or steams within larger events<br>
<br>
An issue raised in prior FOSS4G analysis' is the loss of knowledge
between conferences. Developing a Cookbook will help address this,
but another very positive contribution would be to have a paid
FOSS4G coordinator position, which would support the LOC.<br>
I could see such a position being provided by
Eclipse/LocationTech, and being a very valuable role. Would this
be of interest?<br>
<br>
More inline ...<br>
<br>
On 13/09/2012 11:37 AM, Andrew Ross wrote:<br>
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cite="mid:CAPZBXqnFU_cTs4ErBEdqitrwuP1Vzabzt+pcbJ4sa8jzKtCAjg@mail.gmail.com"
type="cite">Cameron,<br>
<br>
There's a spectrum of possibilities. Here are 3 possible points
that could serve as landmarks for discussion.<br>
<br>
<b>Full Service</b><br>
<br>
For the Eclipse community the Foundation runs 2 big conferences a
year. One in North America and one in Europe. They tend not to
move around as much as FOSS4G has. They tend to be in very
accessible locations thus outreach does not appear to suffer.
Fewer variables changing from year to year (suppliers, venue,
air/train/and other transportation, etc.) help to de-risk the
event and continually enhance it over time.<br>
<br>
This service includes the items you mention and more. The program
committee controls the content and consists of community members
& esteemed guests. The program is strictly detached from
sponsorship or membership. The heavy lifting of running a good
show is done by dedicated staff. "profits" are the return,
"losses" the ever present risk.<br>
<br>
We could do the same for combined FOSS4G + LocationTech events.
Naturally, others would be welcome also.<br>
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<br>
I expect that FOSS4G events would not gain much by handing over
complete control to Eclipse. It would be desirable to continue to
make use of our OSGeo volunteers who have been doing a great job
running conferences to date, however it would be good to provide a
level of backup from an Eclipse staff.<br>
<br>
<blockquote
cite="mid:CAPZBXqnFU_cTs4ErBEdqitrwuP1Vzabzt+pcbJ4sa8jzKtCAjg@mail.gmail.com"
type="cite"> <br>
<b>Strategic Partner</b><br>
<br>
A more limited role, where we take on a portion of the risk by
guaranteeing a level of sponsorship & registrations from
LocationTech - basically a level larger than any single
organization would bring & possibly growing in time as we have
a benchmark for comparison. We would also promote the event. This
is in exchange for benefits such as discounts for our members. I
had support for this idea.<br>
</blockquote>
<br>
I think this would be valuable and well worth progressing.<br>
<br>
<blockquote
cite="mid:CAPZBXqnFU_cTs4ErBEdqitrwuP1Vzabzt+pcbJ4sa8jzKtCAjg@mail.gmail.com"
type="cite"> <br>
<b>Sponsor</b><br>
<br>
An even more limited role would be if we decide to sponsor.<br>
<br>
<br>
There's no need to talk about LocationTech as a sponsor... we'd be
just another sponsor to FOSS4G and FOSS4G just another event to
LocationTech thus straight forward.<br>
<br>
If the first two options sound interesting, a conference call
might be a suitable next step. <br>
</blockquote>
<br>
Yes, lets see where this conversation goes on email, the set
something up in a couple of weeks or so.<br>
(Probably on IRC)<br>
<br>
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cite="mid:CAPZBXqnFU_cTs4ErBEdqitrwuP1Vzabzt+pcbJ4sa8jzKtCAjg@mail.gmail.com"
type="cite"> <br>
Andrew<br>
<br>
<div class="gmail_quote">On 12 September 2012 18:35, Cameron
Shorter <span dir="ltr"><<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:cameron.shorter@gmail.com" target="_blank">cameron.shorter@gmail.com</a>></span>
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.8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Andrew,<br>
Thank you for your recent suggestions. Selection of conference
website software is very topical. It was one of the
suggestions brought up is discussions following foss4g 2012
analysis.<br>
<br>
I'm keen to expand our conversation between
Eclipse/LocationTech and OSGeo in relation to FOSS4G.<br>
I understand that LocationTech has a strong interest in being
involved in spatial conferences, which I think has the
potential to be very positive.<br>
As we are starting to document our FOSS4G processes, I think
the time is right to start solidifying how LocationTech would
be involved in a FOSS4G series.<br>
For instance, it will be very helpful to know if LocationTech
would wish to provide assistance to conferences by providing
web site support, or maybe a dedicated staff member, or maybe
financial support. If such support were provided, what would
LocationTech be looking for in return?<br>
<br>
Andrew,<br>
How would you like to progress such a conversation?
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On 12/09/2012 11:45 PM, Andrew Ross wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0
.8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"> Hi
All,<br>
<br>
In case it is helpful:<br>
<br>
Like many others, Eclipse uses the Drupal based
Conference Organizing Distribution (COD) <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.usecod.com/"
target="_blank">http://www.usecod.com/</a> for
EclipseCon and EclipseCon Europe.<br>
<br>
In addition to the many useful features, we find it
helps reduce effort, risk, and speeds up getting
quality/consistent event sites up.<br>
<br>
Andrew<br>
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