[OSGeo-Conf] FOSS4G 2021 Buenos Aires BID - Full proposal

[Malena Libman]

Hi Eli,

Sorry we didn't answer the code sprint question.

Yes, we will be coordinating with the mailing list to set up the Saturday
code sprint as well as the code sprint-like activities the previous week.

Cheers

Malena

El lun., 2 dic. 2019 a las 15:26, Eli Adam (<eadam at co.lincoln.or.us>)
escribió:

> Hi BALOC,
>
> On Sat, Nov 30, 2019 at 5:23 AM Malena Libman <malena.libman at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Dear Eli and CC,
>>
>> please find the answers to the latest questions in the Wiki.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Malena
>>
>> El vie., 29 nov. 2019 a las 15:15, Malena Libman (<
>> malena.libman at gmail.com>) escribió:
>>
>>> Hi Eli,
>>>
>>> Thank you for your questions, will let you know as soon as we upload the
>>> answers
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> Malena
>>>
>>> El vie., 29 nov. 2019 a las 14:50, Eli Adam (<eadam at co.lincoln.or.us>)
>>> escribió:
>>>
>>>> BALOC,
>>>>
>>>> In the schedule it appears as if the code sprint is essentially the
>>>> same time and duration as the conference.  This is further explained
>>>> about having mentoring sessions available.
>>>>
>>>> Some projects use the code sprint not only to write code but as high
>>>> bandwidth face to face interaction about making project decisions.
>>>> Finding a time that everyone can meet from a project during the
>>>> sessions could be difficult (many of these people will also be
>>>> presenting sessions).
>>>>
>>>> Before eliminating the separate-day code spint, can you poll this
>>>> list, https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/tosprint ?
>>>
>>>
> This was my direct question which was not answered.  That email list is
> where much of the code sprint coordination occurs.  It sounds like the more
> traditional code sprint may occur on Saturday (the only conference day that
> the code sprint is not listed in the schedule).  Providing a room on
> Saturday with adequate power outlets, WiFi, and other typical code sprint
> amenities would certainly be needed if it is happening on Saturday.
>
> Rephrasing my question, before code sprint plans are finalized, can there
> be some coordination on that email list so that the usual participants are
> consulated?
>
> I do like your idea to gateway more beginners into learning how to
> contribute.  I just see that and the more typical code sprint as two
> different things (both of which are good).
>
>
>>>>
>>>> Maybe I've misread this, but it seems that the vast majority of the
>>>> conference (workshops, sessions) is taking place at the law school.
>>>> Is that correct?  Is the large venue being used for more than Opening,
>>>> Closing, AGM, and Lunch?  If the large venue is only being used for
>>>> Opening, Closing, AGM, and Lunch, can other venues but explored for
>>>> those functions?  Does the Law school have any larger spaces?  It
>>>> seems like a large expense and high risk for minimal use.  Maybe I've
>>>> misread it.
>>>
>>>
> Thanks, I’ve reviewed page 18 and better understand the proposal.
>
> Best regards, Eli
>
>
>
>>>>
>>>> On the wiki in short form, here,
>>>> https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Q%26A_Stage_2_Buenos_Aires#Eli_Adam
>>>>
>>>> Thanks, Eli
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Nov 29, 2019 at 4:21 AM María Arias de Reyna <delawen at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > Hi,
>>>> >
>>>> > Questions and answers posted on the wiki page.
>>>> >
>>>> > On Thu, Nov 28, 2019 at 11:34 PM Malena Libman <
>>>> malena.libman at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Hi Paul,
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Thanks so much for your questions, we are working on the answers
>>>> and will upload them to the wiki.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > cheers
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Malena
>>>> > >
>>>> > > El jue., 28 nov. 2019 a las 19:14, Paul Ramsey (<
>>>> pramsey at cleverelephant.ca>) escribió:
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Hello All,
>>>> > >> Your proposal is very nicely structured and well done!
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> - Your plan to scale back facilities in the event of shortfall in
>>>> registrations is wise. A question on that: what are the deadlines for
>>>> cancellations? How much of the deposit will they retain? Unfortunately you
>>>> will not have a clear feel for potential attendance until the early bird
>>>> registration period closes, which can be only a few months before the final
>>>> date. At some point, the venue will ask for full payment. Do your schedule
>>>> points for things like early bird line up with your decision points for
>>>> things like venues?
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> - If you'll excuse my language, the facility prices you quote seem
>>>> very "international", that is, they would be not surprising in any other
>>>> major global city. At the same time, the entry fees seem very low, compared
>>>> to the general foss4g trend. I see that the A/B and food costs are lower
>>>> than I would "expect", have those been validated in the marketplace?
>>>> Generally expensive venues have exclusive catering arrangements with firms
>>>> that are equally expensive, are you allowed to use your quoted catering in
>>>> the venues you have chosen?
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> - How much of your $122K in budgeted sponsorship is "sure"
>>>> already? That is, have the government corporate sponsors of this proposal
>>>> made some kind of non-binding statement of interest in sponsorship?
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> - Not a question, but one way of squaring the "can afford it"
>>>> pricing problem is an "individual" rate vs a "corporate" rate. The
>>>> community pgcon.org conference in Ottawa uses this construction.
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Thanks again for a great proposal.
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> P
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>>>
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