[FOSS4G-Oceania] Next FOSS4G-Oceania location?

[adam steer]

Hi all

+1 to Cameron's suggestions.

...and also pre-volunteering to join an organising committee if they're
happy to have me :)

Only one request: please keep letters of intent absolutely on point, the
committee are flat out!

Cheers

Adam


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On Fri., 2 Nov. 2018, 14:18 Cameron Shorter <cameron.shorter at gmail.com
wrote:

> 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.
>
>
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>
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