[OSGeo-Conf] conference web site/ software

[Jachym Cepicky]

Will this be an IRC or Skype meeting?

Thanks

J

Dne 15.9.2012 14:15, Cameron Shorter napsal(a):
> On 15/09/12 10:34, Andrew Ross wrote:
>> On 09/14/2012 03:56 PM, Cameron Shorter wrote:
>>> On 15/09/12 01:05, Andrew Ross wrote:
>>>>> I expect that FOSS4G events would not gain much by handing over
>>>>> complete control to Eclipse. It would be desirable to continue to
>>>>> make use of our OSGeo volunteers who have been doing a great job
>>>>> running conferences to date, however it would be good to provide a
>>>>> level of backup from an Eclipse staff.
>>>>
>>>> Can you think of specific items that are important in this regard?
>>>>
>>>> For example, negotiating venue contracts, A/V contracts, catering,
>>>> printing, decorating, etc. etc. I'm guessing the organizing
>>>> committee would want to be aware and have input but frankly leave
>>>> much of the execution work here to staff.
>>> Andrew,
>>> Yes, that is a reasonable assumption. Most foss4g international
>>> events have hired a local Professional Conference Organisor who
>>> handled these details.
>>> There would be an option for Eclipse to take on a portion of the PCO
>>> tasks, probably in conjunction with a local volunteer or PCO.
>>>
>>> I suggest you float the concept with Eclipse, and get in principle
>>> support for the idea, then we can draft up a more detailed proposal
>>> with contributions from both Eclipse and the OSGeo Conference committee.
>>>
>> Cameron,
>>
>> I believe as a next step, it is probably worth talking about via. a
>> higher bandwidth form of communication to dive into what the concept
>> is. I'm happy to lend my conference bridge for the task. Skype might
>> work too depending on how many people are involved.
>>
> Andrew,
> I suggest the following timeslot [1] for a meeting to start building a
> recommendation for LocationTech engagement in future FOSS4G events.
> 
> I'm hopeful that we can see a representative in this meeting from
> upcoming foss4g events, especially foss4g-nottingham and foss4g-na.
> David Bitner William and Steven Feldman, will you or someone who can
> speak for your LOC be able to make this timeslot?
> 
> If anyone who wishes to attend, and can't make this time, please suggest
> a different day (or time?)
> 
> [1]
> http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meetingdetails.html?year=2012&month=9&day=20&hour=20&min=0&sec=0&p1=224&p2=75&p3=179&p4=286&p5=136&p6=215&p7=240
> 
> 
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> New York (U.S.A. - New York)    Thursday, 20 September 2012 at 4:00:00
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> Sydney (Australia - New South Wales)    Friday, 21 September 2012 at
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> 

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