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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Hi Cameron, Everyone<br>
<br>
So far as I can see at the moment, there's no organized presence
for OSGeo at Location Intelligence. This is likely due to the
overlap with FOSS4G-NA but it's hard for me to say of course. As
I'm sure everyone realizes, this isn't a LocationTech conference.<br>
<br>
LocationTech was approached to support it and have a presence
there. The LocationTech Steering Committee liked the idea and
approved a plan to do so. For what it's worth, David has also been
in contact with LocationTech (re: FOSS4G-NA) and supporting both
events is something desirable. We wish there wasn't an overlap in
dates of course. We're also talking to Steven about FOSS4G in
Nottingham.<br>
<br>
Some of you may have caught talks of mine, I continue to express
positive things about OSGeo when appropriate - nothing has changed
in this regard since I got involved in 2007. I'm sure I won't be
the only one saying good things about OSGeo at Location
Intelligence.<br>
<br>
I'll be representing LocationTech members and projects at
LocationTech Intelligence. I'm also involved with some interesting
joint activities with other organizations. Those are my plans at
the moment.<br>
<br>
The services LocationTech provides are much needed and
complementary to OSGeo's strong grass roots community development.
Increasing adoption of open source geospatial and growing the
ecosystem will have wide reaching benefits. As the saying goes, a
rising tide lifts all boats.<br>
<br>
For what it's worth, it is fantastic to see a clear direction set
for OSGeo. Making tough decisions such as what to focus on and
what to forgo is really really hard. That was a fine bit of
leadership! Congratulations to the board.<br>
<br>
Andrew<br>
<br>
On 03/21/2013 05:56 PM, Cameron Shorter wrote:<br>
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<blockquote cite="mid:514B821B.2030403@gmail.com" type="cite">Hi
Andrew,
<br>
I see that you are on the agenda to speak at the "Location
Intelligence" conference on behalf of LocationTech. This is good
to see.
<br>
<br>
I have been trading emails with Joe Francia, from Directions
magazine who I understand has been involved in the coordination of
Location Intelligence. He has pointed out that there is an overlap
of one of the days with FOSS4G-NA, which is disappointing. But he
has also suggested that an OSGeo presenter is not required as
LocationTech better represents the broader Open Source community.
<br>
<br>
So I see this Location Intelligence conference as an opportunity
to help define the relationship between LocationTech and OSGeo.
Key questions I see is:
<br>
1. How will OSGeo be presented at this conference?
<br>
2. Will you be talking to the strengths of OSGeo in your
presentation (as well as the advantages that LocationTech
provides)?
<br>
3. Will you be promoting OSGeo-Live, which is arguably the most
effective promotion pipeline OSGeo projects have to promote their
products? (Either referring to it in your presentation, or handing
out from a booth)
<br>
4. Would you welcome an OSGeo people at a LocationTech booth
(assuming you have one)?
<br>
<br>
Feel free to CC Joe into this email thread if you think it
appropriate.
<br>
<br>
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<br>
<div class="moz-signature">-- <br>
<b>Andrew Ross</b><br>
Director, Ecosystems<br>
<a href="http://eclipse.org">Eclipse Foundation</a> & <a
href="http://locationtech.org">LocationTech</a><br>
Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/42aross">@42aross</a><br>
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