[OSGeo-Discuss] [OSGeo-Conf] regional conferences

Jeff McKenna jmckenna at gatewaygeomatics.com
Mon Jun 18 09:23:41 PDT 2012


On 12-06-18 1:18 PM, Paul Ramsey wrote:
> 
> So I think on balance the regional thing is serving us very well. It
> pains me to say it, but we might be better off de-emphasizing
> FOSS4G-the-international-event and trying instead of space regional
> events regularly around the calendar so it's possible for some
> in-demand speakers to hit 2-3 regional events, while still allowing
> more travel-constrained local delegates the option of having a regular
> event.

I will never de-emphasize the annual FOSS4G event, it must go on
continuing to be *the* geospatial event.  Regional/local events must
also continue to grow.

Yes it seems there are many different opinions.

-jeff






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