[OSGeo-Discuss] [OSGeo-Conf] FOSS4G2019 Bucharest: registration open

[Vasile Craciunescu]

Great idea, Jonathan! Will do so.

Thanks,
Vasile

On 14/01/2019 13:23, Jonathan Moules wrote:
> For those seeking a more sustainable means of getting to Bucharest 
> rather than flying, there are also a considerable number of ridiculously 
> cheap sleeper trains, including direct from Austria (Vienna), Hungary 
> (including Budapest), Moldova (on original Soviet rolling stock!), 
> Bulgaria, and Turkey.
> 
> Austria has excellent rail connections with the west, and it's possible 
> to get from western Germany to Romania in two nights, with a relaxing 
> day spent exploring Vienna between them.
> 
> It may be worth including this link in future promotional emails:
> 
> https://www.seat61.com/international-trains/trains-from-Bucharest.htm
> 
> 
> On 2019-01-10 08:54, Vasile Craciunescu wrote:
>> Dear FOSS4G enthusiast,
>>
>> It is with great honor and joy that we announce that the registration 
>> for FOSS4G 2019 Bucharest is open [1]! And more..
>>
>> We promised to do our best to make this global FOSS4G the most 
>> affordable of all times and we kept our word. Joining the geospatial 
>> international community for one week packed with dynamic, valuable, 
>> timely events in a vibrant European capital city is more at hand than 
>> ever before. The EarlyBird for FOSS4G 2019 Bucharest is at the 
>> historical level of 330 EUR and it offers you everything you could 
>> ever need for such a tech gathering:
>>
>> - Access to plenary session (28- 30 august)
>> - Access to conference tracks (28- 30 august)
>> - Access to 300+ talks
>> - Access to mobile app
>> - Ability to contact attendees
>> - Access to Ice Breaker Party (29 august)
>> - Access to Gala Dinner (29 august)
>> - Access to Pub Race Offers (28-30 august)
>> - Access to Academic papers post event
>> - Access to presentations post event
>> - Conference kit
>> - Email support
>>
>> The #historicalearlybird registration is coupled with the unbelievable 
>> accessible accommodation and traveling expenses. Bucharest is a 
>> significant European traffic node and one of the low-cost favorite 
>> destination points, more than 70 airports have direct connections [2] 
>> with Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (also check our 
>> CARTO interactive map with estimated prices [3]). Browsing through the 
>> accommodation page on the FOSS4G 2019 website [4], you’ll find all 
>> types, ranging from a wonderful downtown hostel with a sky bar to city 
>> center 5* hotels, we have special negotiated deals for any taste and 
>> wallet. Please be aware that, due to high demand, the special prices 
>> are available only until the end of January.
>>
>> Not convinced yet? To show our appreciation for our early 
>> participants, we have prepared 100 special T-shirts for the first 100 
>> registered participants. Not convinced yet? Be among the first 100, 
>> and you will also receive the Romanian Curios Passport. Curious? Be 
>> among the first 100 registered participants.
>>
>> No FOSS4G would be possible without the valuable input of sponsors. 
>> They are the conference’s backbone contributing to the values, 
>> principles and progress of our community. Support us in our work to 
>> organize FOSS4G2019 Bucharest as one of the most memorable FOSS4G 
>> events. The call for sponsors is now open. Please, take a look at our 
>> suggestions [5] and find the one that best suits your needs and 
>> preferences.
>>
>> Sponsoring is not yet possible but you want to actively contribute to 
>> the success of FOSS4G 2019 Bucharest? Become a volunteer! Besides 
>> valuable input in making FOSS4G 2019 happen, you will receive a free 
>> ticket to the conference (including the ice breaker and gala dinner). 
>> Interested [6]?
>>
>> Sponsorship is not for you, neither volunteering but you still want to 
>> help FOSS4G 2019, then Spread the Word [7]!
>>
>> Yet of course, traveling to a FOSS4G is meeting the geospatial gurus, 
>> old friends and collaborators, making new friends, finding new 
>> opportunities and presenting your own work. Within the next week, 
>> another important call will open, the Call for Papers and Workshops. 
>> The committees are almost fully  formed and ready for action. We are 
>> honored to say that the FOSS4G 2019 program will be shaped by 
>> remarkable people in the geospatial international community. Check out 
>> the Committee webpage [8] to see who will review your FOSS4G 2019 
>> contribution.
>>
>> In the weeks to come, important steps will follow, as opening the call 
>> for academic papers, announcing keynote speakers, so stay tuned 
>> [9][10][11]! We promise our #historicalearlybird will prove to be even 
>> more convincing, as FOSS4G2019 Bucharest wheels turn.
>>
>> With hope to see you all here in Bucharest, best wishes for a Happy 
>> New Year!
>> FOSS4G 2019 Bucharest team
>>
>> [1] https://2019.foss4g.org/register/
>> [2] http://www.bucharestairports.ro/en/
>> [3] 
>> https://roxanab.carto.com/builder/10e2b0da-e89f-483a-97be-30097e6f0ed3
>> [4] https://2019.foss4g.org/attending/accomodation/
>> [5] https://2019.foss4g.org/sponsors-2/call-for-sponsors/
>> [6] https://2019.foss4g.org/register/volunteers/
>> [7] https://2019.foss4g.org/about/spread-the-word/
>> [8] https://2019.foss4g.org/about/committees/
>> [9] https://www.facebook.com/foss4g2019bucharest
>> [10] https://twitter.com/foss4g
>> [11] https://www.instagram.com/foss4g2019/
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