[Foss4g2009] [Fwd: Re: [OSGeo-Conf] Timetable for -09 bidding]- Intergeo in Germany- TourHosts

[mapbutcher]

I've added this to the FOSS4G Calender, along with some other events around
the same time.

I think we need to be aware at this stage our proposed dates (20th-24th Oct)
sits between the SSI conference (28th Sept-2nd Oct) and the WALIS forum
(4th-6th Nov) which are both large Australian Geospatial events. Based upon
previous years this may also be the time which the ESRI Australia conference
is held?

These regional conferences create stiff competition especially as they are
established events, which makes the marketing of FOSS4G locally in
Australia/NZ very important. We should consider the following as key
features of the marketing plan IMO:

1. Many in Australia/NZ will not have been to a FOSS4G conference so there
is an *opportunity* to attend this *unique* event
2. What makes FOSS4G *different*?
3. FOSS4G is a *value* for money conference is comparison to other events?
4. This is a truly *global* event

One thing we need to ensure (I'm no marketeer!) is that FOSS4G is well
advertised locally so that people are aware of their choices well in advance
i.e. given a choice of conferences we want FOSS4G to be in the list!

Simon


2008/9/16 Tim Bowden <tim.bowden at westnet.com.au>

> Janelle,
>
> Dates for Intergeo in Germany.  Our proposed dates don't conflict, but
> just a reminder for the record.  We promised not to conflict, and there
> may be opportunities to find new sponsors there.
>
> Regards,
> Tim Bowden
>
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> From: Torsten Brassat (WhereGroup) <torsten.brassat at wheregroup.com>
> Reply-To: torsten.brassat at wheregroup.com
> To: Arnulf Christl <arnulf.christl at wheregroup.com>
> Cc: conference_dev at lists.osgeo.org
> Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Conf] Timetable for -09 bidding
> Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:38:46 +0200 (CEST)
>
> Hey,
>
> sorry, there is a mistake:
>
> Intergeo runs from 22nd to 24th SEPTEMBER in Karlsruhe, Germany.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Torsten
>
>
> On Fri, October 12, 2007 5:41 pm, Arnulf Christl wrote:
> > Jeff McKenna wrote:
> >> I also support Paul's recommendation of this October for the '09 RFP
> >> discussions and release.
> >>
> >> --
> >> jeff
> >
> > Hey,
> > have I been missing something or is this the planning forum for the
> > FOSS4G CFP '09?
> >
> > I would like to recommend to make sure that it will not take place in
> > parallel to the Intergeo 2009 which runs from October 22nd to 24th in
> > Karlsruhe, Germany. It will obviously not be possible to take care for
> > every other event that can possibly come up but FOSS4G took place at the
> > same dates in 07 and will also overlap perfectly in 08 with Intergeo.
> > With 16.500 visitors [1] the Intergeo is a great opportunity and major
> > attraction for businesses who will not be able to come to FOSS4G. OSGeo
> > operated an Open Source park on Intergeo 07 and will probably also do so
> > in 08 but I am hesitant to advertise this to OSGeo lists and businesses
> > to not interfere with "our" conference.
> >
> > Thanks for the consideration.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Arnulf.
> >
> > [1] http://www.intergeo.de/downloads/PM_Schlussmeldung_2007_e.doc
> >
> >
> >> Tim Bowden wrote:
> >>> On Sun, 2007-08-19 at 13:27 -0700, Paul Ramsey wrote:
> >>>> I would like to see us run the '09 process in October of '07, to
> >>>> build on the enthusiasm I am hoping the '07 attendees will be taking
> >>>> home with them.  Get them while they are dazed and vulnerable,
> >>>> that's  how I got sucked in :)
> >>>>
> >>>> P
> >>>
> >>> +1
> >>> Minimum of 18 months is needed to book venues that can take 1000+ and
> >>> also have enough smaller venues for the 20 streams we are likely to
> >>> need
> >>> by then <tongue firmly in cheek>
> >>>
> >>> If FOSS4G07 fulfils even half of what it is promising then it will
> >>> indeed leave many dazed and vulnerable.  If anyone's running a tote,
> >>> I'm
> >>> tipping 910 dazed and vulnerable registered punters.  And yes, I agree
> >>> that's a good time to stir up action for the next round of bidding.
> >>>
> >>> Regards,
> >>> Tim
> >>>
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