[Foss4g2009] Tweaking and finalising the program

[Cameron Shorter]

We have had a few discussions about the program recently, which I hope 
we finalise over the upcoming week.

Simon, I don't seem to have write access to the program at:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pm1bvJQodiW0s8T_P6CJ-BQ&hl=en#

So I've attached my suggestions to this email. (Look at the "Proposed 
Daily Program" sheet).

My suggestions:
* I've move Tutorials from the morning sessions to the day 2 afternoon.
* I've introduced Keynotes to day 2, 3, 4.
* I've introduced a 30 minute lightening talk slot.
* On the last day, I've set up: Integration Plugfest Panel, and an OSGeo 
AGM (75 mins).
* I've managed to keep the same number of sessions and tutorials.

Questions:
* Keynotes are short, only 30 to 45 mins. Is this an issue? Should we 
steal time from sessions?
* Current keynotes: BOM on Climate Change. Raj on CCIP. Google and one more.
* We have a spare keynote speaker slot. Paul Ramsey has been 
recommended. Paul recommends Damian Conway, who presented to rave 
reviews at FOSS4G 2007, and who happens to be Australian. (Will cost us 
~ $2000, which is in our budget).
http://damian.conway.org/About_us/Bio_formal.html
Any comments.
* How long do we need for the conference close? Currently set at 30 mins.


Comments please.

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Cameron Shorter
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