[Aust-NZ] [Fwd: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Govt involvement in FOSS4G]

[Cameron Shorter]

I wouldn't rule out Olympic Park yet if the numbers stack up and we can 
sell it well.

A ferry ride through the Harbour sounds quite attractive.

I'd like to hear advice from the professionals.

Marie-Claire Henry wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have starting requesting proposals for conference venues and suggested
> a day preceding tailored to government.  Other than that I have referred
> venues to the OsGeo and Foss4G conference sites to refer to previous
> conferences to gauge how much space is required for the conference.
> However, this is very much something you will need to drive...At this
> point the conference space is one of the main line items in the budget
> but is also something that can be fine tuned once we win the conference
> too.
>
> This is also the main reason why I have suggested that a small group
> from the committee join me for site inspections of potential venues in
> Sydney and I will arrange for the PCO that is working on the bid budget
> to join us.  The PCO is the best person to discuss ideas like this with
> and how to maximise attendance through govt workshops or alike.
>
> Can I ask if the committee wants to consider Sydney Olympic Park venues?
> They will not have accommodation for all the delegates but it is a short
> boat trip from the city.
>
> Regards,
>
> Marie-Claire
>
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> Marie-Claire Henry
> Bid Executive
> Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau
> mhenry at scvb.com.au 
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:aust-nz-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Cameron Shorter
> Sent: Friday, 12 October 2007 5:30 PM
> To: Cara Heathcote; Aust-NZ OSGeo
> Subject: [Aust-NZ] [Fwd: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Govt involvement in FOSS4G]
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> Cara,
> I really like Tyler's suggestion here.
>
> We should offer rooms before or after the conference for people to hold
> related meetings.
> This should:
> 1. Increase numbers
> 2. Be more attractive for conference organisors as they get to sell more
> rooms
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> Cameron Shorter
> Systems Architect, http://lisasoft.com.au
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Cameron Shorter
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Tel: +61 (0)2 8570 5050
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