[OSGeo-Conf] FOSS4G-Halifax 2020 Answers: Paul

[Jeff McKenna]

Dear Paul,

The Nova Centre does not require us to use the in-house audio/visual 
company (only if ”rigging” is required), so after we received the 
in-house quote, we also have been working with 2 outside audio/visual 
companies for additional quotes.  Last week we began working on the 
third quote, in the hopes that we can get as competitive a quote as 
possible.

In terms of wifi, Destination Halifax has assured us on the recent 
success of hosting 2,900 attendees at the Nova Centre this past May, but 
the FOSS4G-HFX team has been to so many global FOSS4G events that we 
know that FOSS4G brings a surprisingly high demand on wifi (IP 
addresses. bandwidth); we have therefore budgeted for an increase in 
bandwidth, and also possibly leveraging a custom network for the event.

In terms of catering, we did receive the full menu package from the Nova 
Centre, and we have budgeted for food&beverage for 5 days of early 
morning refreshments and light snacks, morning break, lunch, and 
afternoon break.

The FOSS4G-HFX team is very excited at the chance of showcasing this 
wonderful venue, its views, and the vibrant city of Halifax and its 
glorious harbour.

Thank you,

-Karine Jean & Jeff McKenna
co-chairs, FOSS4G-HFX 2020