[OpenGeoscience] EGU 2017: Townhall + Reception

[Yann Chemin]

All I can say: "well said Jeff".
+1

On 17 January 2017 at 14:40, Jeff McKenna <jmckenna at gatewaygeomatics.com>
wrote:

> Hi Peter, all,
>
> I really like the idea for a 'reception' before the townhall (this is very
> similar to what I mentioned earlier of a possible 'refreshment break'
> sponsor).  I am in full support of having this reception, right before the
> townhall session.  As an attendee of many events, I much prefer the
> reception style (no sit-down tables, just standing tables, which promotes
> mingling and networking and generally sharing with others).  Maybe please
> request that specific style of tables, with no chairs.
>
> At the reception I would hope we limit any talks, to an absolute minimum
> (maybe 10 minutes on wonderful OSGeo, but making sure all attendees have a
> beer in hand by then).  We also should be sure to have OSGeo banners,
> posters, and other swag very visible in the reception room, so attendees
> know "why the beer is flowing".
>
> I think the reception will complement the townhall very well.
>
> -jeff
>
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>
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> On 2017-01-17 6:25 AM, "Peter Löwe" wrote:
>
>> Dear opengeoscience committee list,
>>
>> regarding EGU 2017, the conference organizer (Corpernicus) has suggested
>> an option to complement the annual OSGeo Townhall:
>>
>> A "reception" could be arranged right before the Townhall event. Until
>> now, such receptions are being hosted before Medal lectures. This would
>> allow the make OSGeo specific updates & announcements, talk about the
>> option to have a "OSGeo-price for scientific software in EGU", etc. before
>> we have the "open for all" Townhall itself.
>>
>> - Pro: this would allow double the overall timeslot "to talk/preach
>> OSGeo" in one location.
>> - Pro: People interested in OSGeo, but having a time collission due to
>> obligations in other Townhalls, can attend (just) for the reception
>> - Con: this will require additional funding for refreshments.
>>
>> The deadline for Townhalls is January 20th. There is no hard deadline for
>> receptions, but the organizers need our feedback by end of January for the
>> room allocation planning.
>>
>> What do you folks think ?
>>
>>
>> best,
>> Peter
>> __________
>>
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