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<p class="MsoNormal">Good day,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’m reaching out to you regarding the Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial -Global FOSS4G.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I understand that the next conference will be held in December 2024 in Belém, Brazil.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I would appreciate it if you could provide some insights on the following:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">1. When do you anticipate starting the selection process for the destination for the next open year?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2. When is the expected deadline to submit a bid?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3. Is the bidding open to all member regions, or do you follow a regional rotation pattern?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">4. Could you confirm the expected decision date for selecting the next host city/country?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">5. Am I correct in understanding that only Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial -Global FOSS4 members are eligible to bid for hosting the conference?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you very much for your time and assistance.<o:p></o:p></p>
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