[OSGeo-Conf] Questions for FOSS4G 2017 bidders

[Steven Feldman]

Hi Boston, Ottawa and Philadelphia

Thanks for your hard work in submitting proposals.

No doubt you will receive questions from others on programming and other topics, my questions will focus primarily on financial matters.

Boston
There appears to be a requirement to fill a block of hotel rooms over 5 nights. What are the consequences if you fail to fill these rooms
You mention that you will be seeking a financial guarantee from OSGeo
Can you advise the extent of the guarantee required
How will you mitigate any shortfall beyond the level of the guarantee
Can you confirm that you have read the draft agreement prepared for 2016 and that you would be willing to enter into a similar agreement
You mention workshop presenter compensation, can you provide details of this.
Can you provide an estimate of the loss per delegate below your break-even of 700
Your sponsorship estimates are very ambitious, what proportion is committed or highly likely (i.e you have had informal discussions with the sponsor budget holder)?
Please detail the PCO fee structure
What is the travel time between the two workshop venues?

Ottawa
The financial element of your proposal (delegate rates, sponsorship, qualifications to estimates) is very similar to that provided by Philadelphia. Can you confirm whether these estimates have been prepared by the LOC or by your PCO?
Your sponsorship estimates are ambitious, what proportion is committed or highly likely (i.e you have had informal discussions with the sponsor budget holder)?
Do you require a guarantee from OSGeo? If so please provide details.
What mix of delegate types (corporates, non-corporates, students etc) is your income based upon?
Can you confirm that your plan is to return $75k to OSGeo if you achieve 750 delegates
What is your break even level?
Can you provide an estimate of the loss per delegate below your break-even level
Please detail the PCO fee structure

Philadelphia
The financial element of your proposal (delegate rates, sponsorship, qualifications to estimates) is very similar to that provided by Ottawa. Can you confirm whether these estimates have been prepared by the LOC or by your PCO?
Your sponsorship estimates are ambitious, what proportion is committed or highly likely (i.e you have had informal discussions with the sponsor budget holder)?
Do you require a guarantee from OSGeo? If so please provide details.
What mix of delegate types (corporates, non-corporates, students etc) is your income based upon?
Can you confirm that your plan is to return $75k to OSGeo if you achieve 750 delegates
What is your break even level?
Can you provide an estimate of the loss per delegate below your break-even level
Please detail the PCO fee structure

Look forward to hearing from you all

Cheers
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Steven


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