[Board] GWF2016 Define the theme of the OSGeo event

[Venkatesh Raghavan]

Possible title for the OSGeo Session at GWF could be;

1) Open Source Geospatial: More Bang for your Buck
2) Open Source Geospatial: Big Bang for your Buck


"Big Bang" was also in catch phrase for FOSS4G-2015, Seoul.

At GWF 2011 in Hyderabad, India we organized a full day OSGeo
Seminar [3] by inviting 10 speakers to take of various topics
and could attract a full house.

Perhaps the same could be done at GWF-2016 and identify
people to talk topics Open Source Geospatial

a) Technology
b) Business Model
c) Outreach and Activities (FOSS4G, Geo4All etc.)
d) Policy and Directives related to Open Source Geospatial

Some representative from FOSS4G-2016 LOC could also be
requested to attend the event to promote FOSS4G-2016 at
the session.

Best

Venka

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bang_for_the_buck
[2] http://2015.foss4g.org/
[3] http://geospatialworldforum.org/2011/conference/open.htm#ps

On 2016/02/12 1:04, Jody Garnett wrote:
> 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
>
>
>
> --
> 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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