[OSGeo-Announce] FOSS4G update: additional activities - Volcanoes, Megafauna, Sprinting, Hieroglyphics and Beer, oh my!

[Anne Ghisla]

August 6, 2014
Portland, Oregon, USA

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After you register [1] for FOSS4G and as you make your plans to join us
in Portland, Oregon this September 8th - 13th, you might be wondering
what other exciting things you can do while in PDX...
[1] http://foss4g2014.eventbrite.com/

** PostgreSQL Day
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Join the Portland Postgres Users Group [2] (PDXPUG) for PostgreSQL Day
on September 6th, the Saturday before FOSS4G. Attendance is free, but
an RSVP is required [3]. PostgreSQL Day is hosted by Portland State
University and PDXPUG.
[2] http://pdxpug.wordpress.com/
[3] http://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/PDXPUGDay2014

** Code Sprint
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The annual FOSS4G Code Sprint is on Saturday Sept 13th at the Eliot
Center.  More details at the wiki [4].  The industrious GeoServer team
is continuing the sprint on Sunday [5].
[4] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2014_Code_Sprint
[5] http://blog.geoserver.org/2014/07/25/geoserver-sunday-sprint-foss4g/

** WhereCampPDX
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If you are lingering in PDX after FOSS4G, and need a place to put your
creative thoughts into action, drop by WhereCampPDX and share them with
other friendly geo-nerds.  WhereCamps are unconferences that aim to
connect geo-enthusiasts, developers, social place hackers, artists,
activists, grad students, geographers, earth scientists and anybody
else who wants to "know their place".  More details at website [6].
(check back for updates). [6] http://wherecamppdx.org/

** Js.Geo
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Js.Geo is officially happening during FOSS4G (for reals).  This one day
conference brings together experts or people deeply interested in
spending a full day digging into advanced topics in the Geospatial
Javascript realm. We'll convene for a series of curated talks from some
leaders in  JS + GEO and have plenty of time to explore ideas and
concepts. The talks will also leave time for demos and questions and
answer sessions

More details and speakers will be revealed as the event gets closer, but
space is limited and we are down to 80 tickets.  So book your  spot [7].

[7] http://jsgeo2014.eventbrite.com/

** LocationTech
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After an evening of hor d'oeuvres in the exhibit hall, head over to the
FOSS4G stop of the LocationTech Tour [8].
[8] http://tour.locationtech.org/2014/


** Additional guest tickets for Gala
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The Gala Night at the World Forestry Center is included with regular
conference registration.  If you would like to bring a guest, then you
will need an additional ticket.  Note that single day and volunteer
registrations do not include the Gala Night; you will need a ticket if
you want to attend.  Gala Night tickets are available in the
registration [1]. [1] http://foss4g2014.eventbrite.com/

** Field trips and tours
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You travelled all the way to Portland so be sure to take some time to
relax and explore our beautiful little corner of the world with one of
our field trips or tours:

Sunday, Sept. 7th:
* Portland Timbers Soccer Match [9] (football & chainsaws!)

Friday, Sept. 12th:
* Portland 101 Walking Tour [10] (more than just Portlandia!)
* Keep Portland Wired! Walking Tour [11] (wired, and weird!)

Saturday, Sept. 13th:
* Mount Saint Helens Field Trip [12] (live volcano!)
* Willamette Valley Wine Tour [13] (viticulture and sustainable
farming!)

Sunday, Sept. 14th:
* Portland Breweries Tour [14] (Beer Bus!)

Space is still available, but limited. To register for an activity,
visit the mainregistration [1] page (scroll towards the bottom). Note
that you can still register for field trips even if you've already
registered for the conference. If you need assistance or have
questions, contact support at foss4g-info at osgeo.org.

[9] https://2014.foss4g.org/schedule/field-trips#Timbers
[10] https://2014.foss4g.org/schedule/field-trips#WalkingTours
[11] https://2014.foss4g.org/schedule/field-trips#WalkingTours
[12] https://2014.foss4g.org/schedule/field-trips#MtStHelens
[13] https://2014.foss4g.org/schedule/field-trips#WillametteWine
[14] https://2014.foss4g.org/schedule/field-trips#Breweries


** About FOSS4G
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About FOSS4G
The annual FOSS4G conference is the largest global gathering focused on
open source geospatial software. FOSS4G brings together developers,
users, decision-makers and observers from a broad spectrum of
organizations and fields of operation. Through six days of workshops,
presentations, discussions, and cooperation, FOSS4G participants create
effective and relevant geospatial products, standards, and protocols.

FOSS4G has been held all over the world and draws attendees from over 40
countries. Nottingham, England hosted the conference in 2013. In 2014,
Portland, Oregon, USA will host FOSS4G's tenth year.

Important Conference Dates
See the full calendar [15] for more details.
Sep 8th-9th: Workshops
Sep 10th-12th: Main Conference
Sep 13th: Code Sprint

[15] https://2014.foss4g.org/about/calendar/

Links
[1] http://foss4g2014.eventbrite.com/
[2] http://pdxpug.wordpress.com/
[3] http://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/PDXPUGDay2014
[4] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2014_Code_Sprint
[5] http://blog.geoserver.org/2014/07/25/geoserver-sunday-sprint-foss4g/
[6] http://wherecamppdx.org/
[7] http://jsgeo2014.eventbrite.com/
[8] http://tour.locationtech.org/2014/
[9] https://2014.foss4g.org/schedule/field-trips#Timbers
[10] https://2014.foss4g.org/schedule/field-trips#WalkingTours
[11] https://2014.foss4g.org/schedule/field-trips#WalkingTours
[12] https://2014.foss4g.org/schedule/field-trips#MtStHelens
[13] https://2014.foss4g.org/schedule/field-trips#WillametteWine
[14] https://2014.foss4g.org/schedule/field-trips#Breweries
[15] https://2014.foss4g.org/about/calendar/
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Committee, follow at foss4g (https://twitter.com/foss4g) on Twitter,
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