[FOSS4G-Oceania] Next FOSS4G-Oceania location?

[Cameron Shorter]

And here are my thoughts:

+1 for running FOSS4G-Oceania in 2019

I think there are two core factors which are setting up FOSS4G Oceania 
to be successful this year:
1. The University of Melbourne has provided a free venue, which has 
significantly minimised attendance costs.
2. We have had a large, very engaged organising committee, led by a very 
active chair (thanks John).

In selecting a future venue, I'd be hopeful that these two criteria are 
considered.

With regards to who should decide:
* We haven't defined a decision making process or decided decision 
makers for selecting future event venues.
* But, I've seen our existing FOSS4G committee to be committed, ethical, 
and competent. I'd suggest selecting our next venue should be delegated 
to this committee, and we can refine the process for future years.

I'd suggest that people wishing to propose a venue for foss4g 2019 
discuss their ideas on this email list, paying particular attention to 
the two points above.

I'd think an initial proposal should be of similar depth to the 
international FOSS4G "Letter of Intent" stage, with the FOSS4G 
international list of questions being used as a something to consider. 
https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2019_Bid_Process#Letters_of_Intent

/“Letters of Intent" are limited to a maximum of two (2) pages, and 
should answer the following questions://
//1. Who is your conference chair?//
//2. Who else is on your local organizing committee (LOC)?//
//3. What is the experience of your committee members with similar events?//
//4. What is your proposed venue? (include access to Internet, room 
sizes, maximum attendees)//
//5. What are your provisional dates for the conference?//
//6. Early thoughts on prices of conference attendance? (indicative 
estimates)//
//7. What is the price range and general location of your proposed 
accommodations and how is the//
//price-level in your area in general (e.g. costs for food, drinks)//
//8. Are you partnering with other local organizations?//
//9. What makes FOSS4G in your proposed location and with your team 
compelling?/



On 2/11/18 2:14 pm, Cameron Shorter wrote:
> Our FOSS4G-Oceania conference is shaping up to be much bigger than 
> originally planned. We have attracted significantly more sponsors, 
> attendees, and committee members than originally anticipated.
>
> So the question raised at today's committee meeting is:
>
> * Should we hold this event again next year?
>
> * If so, where should we hold it?
>
> * And how should we go about deciding?"
>
> It would be a bonus if we could announce next years FOSS4G-Oceania 
> event as we close this year, which doesn't leave much time. Within 
> this email thread I suggest we discuss these and related questions.
>

-- 
Cameron Shorter
Technology Demystifier
Open Technologies and Geospatial Consultant

M +61 (0) 419 142 254

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