[OSGeo-Discuss] OSGeo rep at FOSS4G-Europe 2014?

[Peter Baumann]

Hi Barend,

a valid question indeed, and I second that OSGeo is the authoritative place for 
the "FOSS4G" branding.
This is why I had phrased it that way, clearly accepting that we are acting by 
mandate of OSGeo, and not on our own. We are mere facilitators.

As per quality control, we are in continuous contact with the OSGeo Board, and 
it is involved in all decisions and progress. Our planning is visible (not only) 
to them. Of course I understand that such a high level of involvement may be 
quite some burden if implemented on all FOSS4G-*, that might raise an issue indeed.

So, bottom line: a nice opportunity to discuss and establish a common policy. 
We'll be glad to bring in our humble experience, together with all the other 
FOSS4G-* organizers now and in the past.

cheers,
Peter



On 12/18/2013 10:01 AM, b.j.kobben at utwente.nl wrote:
> Interesting to see that according to this mail FOSS4G-Europe is now "being
> part of OSGeo's own conference series, FOSS4G". Is that also true for
> FOSS4G-NA, or others?
>
> Seriously, I would advise the OSGEO Board to spend some quality time in
> upcoming meetings to determine a strategy on "OSGeo's own conference
> series". At the moment it seems the 'brand' is slipping away from OSGEO's
> grip. Maybe we/you do not see this as a problem, or think it is inevitable
> or even desirable, but it would be good if at least it was a conscious
> decision in some way...
>
> yours,
>
> Barend Köbben
> OSGEO Charter Member
>
>
> On 18-12-13 09:48, "Peter Baumann" <p.baumann at jacobs-university.de> wrote:
>
>> Hi Jeff and all,
>>
>> you've raised an important point, let me ask this for FOSS4G-Europe, too.
>> Being part of OSGeo's own conference series, FOSS4G, this conference
>> represents
>> an important contribution in the worldwide network of FOSS4Gs. Further,
>> FOSS4G-E
>> will host the NASA Worldwind Europe Challenge student contest winners,
>> and we
>> are working on co-locating a Big Earth Data conference in addition.
>>
>> The organizing team is most eager to welcome (and present, of course)
>> OSGeo
>> representatives. I'll be glad to enter into conversation to arrange all.
>>
>> cheers,
>> Peter
>>
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