[OSGeo-Conf] FOSS4G 2010 and beyond - border security issues

[Dave Patton]

Not to prejudge the outcome of the FOSS4G 2010
hosting RFP process, but it seems likely that
sometime in the next couple of years after
Sidney in 2009 that FOSS4G will take place
in North America.

For 2010 RFP responses, should the discussion
phase include clarification by all respondents
whether or not there are any existing "border
security issues" that might affect prospective
delegates to FOSS4G 2010?

For 2011 and beyond, should the RFP contain a
section asking for clarification by all respondents
whether or not there are any existing "border
security issues" that might affect prospective
delegates to FOSS4G?

For example, for the USA, there are potential
issues with laptops, which are carried by a
high percentage of FOSS4G delegates:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/142429/five_things_to_know_about_us_border_laptop_searches.html
and some of the rules have changed with regard
to whether a passport is needed when traveling
to/from the USA.

-- 
Dave Patton
CIS Canadian Information Systems
Victoria, B.C.

Degree Confluence Project:
Canadian Coordinator
Technical Coordinator
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OSGeo FOSS4G2007 conference:
Workshop Committee Chair
Conference Committee member
http://www.foss4g2007.org/

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