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Raleigh has been shortlisted for the 2016 FOSS4GNA Conference with
several other cities. <br>
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<i>Hi Everyone,</i>
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<div><i>We are starting to shift into the decision making phase
for FOSS4G NA 2016. To do so, I will be providing data to the
committee to scrutinize, discuss, and ultimately make a
decision. For what it's worth, we are pressed for time as
venues are literally booking up as we talk to them.</i></div>
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<div><i>A number of key variables were factored. Here are just
some (in no particular order) to give you a rough sense:</i></div>
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<li><i>The size of the space</i><i><br>
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<li><i>The layout of the space (nice flow, not scattered far
apart)</i><i><br>
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<li><i>The dates the space is available</i><i><br>
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<li><i>Nearby points of interest</i><i><br>
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<li><i>Airport links nearby</i><i><br>
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<li><i>The local/regional community</i><i><br>
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<li><i>Wifi, Food & Beverage, and other costs + terms</i><i><br>
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<li><i>Hotel room prices & nearby accommodations</i><i><br>
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<div><i>Factoring them, a picture of a short list has emerged. In
my opinion, it is likely going to be between:</i><i><br>
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<li><i>D.C. (Reston specifically)</i><i><br>
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<li><i>Philly</i><i><br>
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<li><i>Austin</i><i><br>
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<li><i>Raleigh</i><i><br>
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<div><i>It is going to be a horrendously tough decision. I am
really impressed by the active community in each of the
cities. Each venue is quite nice. Each of these cities would
host an outstanding conference.</i></div>
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<div><i>The committee will be making the decision. They will
provide abridged minutes after they decide to communicate
their decision, however their discussion itself will not be
public so they can hash things out.</i><i><br>
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<div><i>Building on the past conversations, I can assure everyone
that there will be strong local representation in the team.
And please do reach out if you're interested in being part of
the team for specific cities, or any city.</i></div>
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<div><i>One thing I also want to note... that venues are booking
up every day. We'll have to move quickly to be able to
contract the choice the committee makes before it books.</i></div>
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<div><i>Please do share your thoughts about these cities. Thanks!</i></div>
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<div><i>Andrew</i></div>
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