[Aust-NZ] Fwd: OSSGEO FOSS4G 2018 | Potential for Melbourne? [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

[Cameron Shorter]

Hi Ben,
Rotation is:

Europe (2016)
North America (2017)
Rest of World (2018)
back to Europe.

A successful FOSS4G depends upon drawing a large local/regional 
attendance, which is a challenge for us in Australia as we are a small 
nation surrounded by ocean and desert.

One of the things the selection criteria look for is a proven track 
record putting on successful local FOSS4G events.
So if you would like to see Melbourne considered, I'd suggest start by 
setting up a smaller local FOSS4G in 2017 targeting just Australia/NZ.

If you have that in place, and some other compelling regions don't put a 
proposal together, then Melbourne could be considered. (Other compelling 
regions might be India, South America, Africa)

If you are serious about chairing a conference, I suggest start by 
reading our previous lessons learned:
https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2009_Lessons_Learned


On 8/03/2016 10:51 pm, Ben Caradoc-Davies wrote:
> Thanks, Cameron. I am that sure your advice will be appreciated.
>
> In your view, how does the Aust-NZ chapter sit in terms of geographic 
> rotation? In 2018 it will have been nine years since FOSS4G in Sydney. 
> Do think a Melbourne bid would have a good chance of support in OSGeo? 
> It is a bit further to travel for the Europeans and North Americans 
> but Melbourne is a popular destination.
>
> Kind regards,
> Ben.
>
> On 09/03/16 00:32, Cameron Shorter wrote:
>> I'd be happy to talk with anyone on this list about effort required to
>> host a foss4g event.
>

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