[Board] GWF2016 Define the theme of the OSGeo event

[Jody Garnett]

Finding some details:

* http://geospatialworldforum.org
* May 23rd-26th

Looking at the website they have a interesting theme:

WHERE'S THE MONEY? [DISRUPTIVE BUSINESS MODELS]
> Since the past few years, geospatial industry has seen major shift in its
> business models largely due to global demand of cloud-based and
> open-interoperable solutions. The advent of information technology and
> connectivity not only makes the world smaller, but creates stiff
> competition among industry players, especially in terms of exclusivity and
> quality of services. These fast-changing technology trends are cutting down
> gestation period and innovation life-span, resulting in profit
> vulnerability. How did the businesses respond?


Since we are focusing on outreach - we need to make sure open-source is
recognized as disruptive in the above discussion :D

I would start using the language of this conference to frame what we offer,
a key point in outreach is understanding the stresses being experienced in
order to frame how we can help and what services we provide.

It would be a kindness put the participation card no the table:
1. Open source is a key enabler of the "global cloud-based" solutions (or
would you like to discuss license cost impact on scalability)
2. OSGeo value play in supporting open source spatial etc...
3. If your business model just leverages open-source, and does not close
the loop to supporting/participating in open source it is not viable long
term

You can also speak to "stiff competition" vs fast-paced
1. Open source is fast-paced, ability to patch/fork critical to maintaining
pace
2. Open governance is also fast-paced (transparency, inclusive procedures)
enables projects to be responsive
3. OSGeo is vendor neutral allowing "industry player"  to collaborate, and
join the party
4. Take home message we are a key force of disruption - if your business
plan does not include OSGeo and our projects how will you keep up with your
competition



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Jody Garnett

On 11 February 2016 at 07:24, Jody Garnett <jody.garnett at gmail.com> wrote:

> We are taking the following agenda topic to email:
>
>
>    - *OSGeo supporting GWF2016 - define the theme of the OSGeo event*
>
>
> Dirk Frigne started the conversation here:
>
> Dear all,
>> I appended an agenda topic vor the varia part or the meeting:
>> OSGeo supporting GWF2016 - define the theme of the OSGeo event
>> I think every event should be seen as an outreach opportunity. As we, as
>> a supporting organisation have to organise an OSGeo event, we should
>> think of a proper team to stay focussed.
>> As GWF attracts people from over the whole Geosector, we should take
>> this opportunity to 'sell' the OSGeo values, mission and vision.
>> Selecting a great team is an important step to give focus on this event.
>> suggestion 1: How OSGeo is involved in the Geospatial Landscape
>> suggestion 2: What OSGeo can do for you and how you can help
>> Sorry to be so late to put the item on the agenda,
>> I know it is no excuse we had already a busy time defining the budget,
>> vision, mission and goals, but time goes fast and the event is approaching
>> Regards,
>> Dirk
>
>
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