Fwd: [Foss4g2009] FOSS4G and Ignite Spatial

[Cameron Shorter]

Simon,
Can you please update the program with the Ignite Spatial details. Seems 
that it is earlier than we currently have allocated in the program:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pm1bvJQodiW3WBYGU7MM0Og


Stephen Lead wrote:
> Hi Cameron,
>
> How are things in Sydney? I'm in the UK now, where there's a "heat 
> wave" of 30 degree days. Wow.
>
> I've liaised with the Shelbourne so we can definitely hold Ignite 
> Spatial there on the evening of the 21st October, so can you please 
> add this to the event calendar for FOSS4G? The details are:
>
> Ignite Spatial
> www.IgniteSpatial.com <http://www.IgniteSpatial.com>
> 5.30pm for 6.30pm on October 21st
> Shelbourne Hotel
>
> Thanks,
> Steve
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: *Julia Vernon* <jvernon at tourhosts.com.au 
> <mailto:jvernon at tourhosts.com.au>
> Date: 2009/5/4
> Subject: RE: [Foss4g2009] FOSS4G and Ignite Spatial
> To: Cameron Shorter <cameron.shorter at gmail.com 
> <mailto:cameron.shorter at gmail.com>>, Stephen Lead 
> <stephen.lead at gmail.com <mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com>>
> Cc: Nicole Hosford <nhosford at tourhosts.com.au 
> <mailto:nhosford at tourhosts.com.au>>, Kirsty O'Brien 
> <kobrien at tourhosts.com.au <mailto:kobrien at tourhosts.com.au>>
>
>
> Hi Stephen,
>
> Nicole has placed a tentative hold on the Shelbourne Altitude Bar for
> Wednesday 21st October from 6pm/6:30pm.
>
> Nicole will forward through the details of who she was liaising with at
> the Shellbourne so that you can take over from here to organise the
> Ignite Spatial evening.
>
> Regards
>
> Julia
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Cameron Shorter [mailto:cameron.shorter at gmail.com 
> <mailto:cameron.shorter at gmail.com>]
> > Sent: Monday, 27 April 2009 20:10
> > To: Stephen Lead
> > Cc: Nicole Hosford; Kirsty O'Brien; Julia Vernon
> > Subject: Re: [Foss4g2009] FOSS4G and Ignite Spatial
> >
> > Stephen Lead wrote:
> > > Hi Cameron,
> > >
> > > I've decided to take some time off between June-September this year
> to
> > > go travelling, so I won't be around to liaise closely regarding
> FOSS4G
> > > during that time.
> > ok, I don't see that being a problem.
> > >
> > > However I don't envisage this being a problem with respect to Ignite
> > > Spatial as I'm confident we can run this event successfully on our
> > > own, as in previous events.
> > >
> > > A suggestion is that we scale back the partnership between FOSS4G
> and
> > > Ignite Spatial, and we will simply run Ignite Spatial on the 21st
> > > October using our own resources. We can continue to discuss this
> with
> > > FOSS4G so we can ensure suitable cross-promotion, and that we don't
> > > "cannibalise" each other's sponsors.
> > Yes, I think this is an appropriate strategy.
> >
> > As Ignite Spatial costs are limited to ~ $1,500, there is not much
> money
> > which can be used for FOSS4G sponsorship.
> >
> > I think keeping Ignite Spatial at arms length, in the Shellborne
> rather
> > than in the Conference center, will only minimally compromise FOSS4G
> > sponsorship.
> >
> > However, I think that Ignite Spatial will be able to attract a number
> of
> > FOSS4G delegates, which will be positive for FOSS4G.
> >
> > By the way, have you added a FOSS4G logo to your website as per:
> > http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2009_Marketing
> >
> > >
> > > In terms of a venue, if you've managed to secure the Shelbourne we
> > > would be happy to hold the event there.
> > Tour Hosts?
> > >
> > > What do you think?
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Steve
> > >
> > > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > > From: *Stephen Lead* <stephen.lead at gmail.com 
> <mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com>
> > > <mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com <mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com>>>
> > > Date: 2009/4/7
> > > Subject: Re: [Foss4g2009] FOSS4G and Ignite Spatial
> > > To: Julia Vernon <jvernon at tourhosts.com.au 
> <mailto:jvernon at tourhosts.com.au>
> > > <mailto:jvernon at tourhosts.com.au <mailto:jvernon at tourhosts.com.au>>>
> > > Cc: Cameron Shorter <cameron.shorter at gmail.com 
> <mailto:cameron.shorter at gmail.com>
> > > <mailto:cameron.shorter at gmail.com 
> <mailto:cameron.shorter at gmail.com>>>, Nicole Hosford
> > > <nhosford at tourhosts.com.au <mailto:nhosford at tourhosts.com.au> 
> <mailto:nhosford at tourhosts.com.au <mailto:nhosford at tourhosts.com.au>>>,
> Kirsty
> > > O'Brien <kobrien at tourhosts.com.au 
> <mailto:kobrien at tourhosts.com.au> <mailto:kobrien at tourhosts.com.au 
> <mailto:kobrien at tourhosts.com.au>>>
> > >
> > >
> > > Julia,
> > >
> > > The Bayside Lounge looks perfect - could you also find out the
> > > additional cost of hiring this room, in case it's an option for us
> to
> > > find the money from our sponsors?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Steve
> > >
> > > 2009/4/7 Julia Vernon <jvernon at tourhosts.com.au 
> <mailto:jvernon at tourhosts.com.au>
> > > <mailto:jvernon at tourhosts.com.au <mailto:jvernon at tourhosts.com.au>>>:
> > > > Dear Stephen,
> > > >
> > > > We have confirmed with the Shellbourne that the Altitude Bar is
> > > available for the Wednesday 21st October and have placed this on
> > > tentative hold from 6pm for approximately 3 - 4 hours.
> > > >
> > > > In regards to the Convention Centre they have suggested that we
> hold
> > > the function in the Bayside Lounge which is not currently in our
> room
> > > hold and would be at an additional venue hire in addition to the
> > > hiring of the cash bar. I am currently negotiating with them to get
> > > costs of the cash bar set up within Parkside 110A as this room is
> > > already part of our room allocation. The budget is unable to extend
> to
> > > additional room rental at this stage.
> > > >
> > > > I will keep you both updated about whether we are able to use
> > > Parkside 110A and the cost involved in the cash bar.
> > > >
> > > > Regards
> > > >
> > > > Julia
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >> -----Original Message-----
> > > >> From: Stephen Lead [mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com 
> <mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com>
> > > <mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com <mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com>>]
> > > >> Sent: Tuesday, 7 April 2009 09:56
> > > >> To: Julia Vernon; Cameron Shorter
> > > >> Subject: Re: [Foss4g2009] FOSS4G and Ignite Spatial
> > > >>
> > > >> Hi Cameron and Julia,
> > > >>
> > > >> Apologies for the lack of communication, I've been away in
> Melbourne
> > > >> for the past few days.
> > > >>
> > > >> Did you have any luck finding out whether we can get a bar
> service /
> > > >> buy drinks at the convention centre? Are we able to reserve the
> > > >> Shelbourne for the evening of the 21st October?
> > > >>
> > > >> The outcome of these will shift how Ignite Spatial takes place
> during
> > > >> FOSS4G.
> > > >>
> > > >> Cheers,
> > > >> Steve
> > > >>
> > > >> 2009/3/18 Stephen Lead <stephen.lead at gmail.com 
> <mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com>
> > > <mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com <mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com>>>:
> > > >> > Hi all,
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Running Ignite Spatial on the 21st October from 630-8pm sounds
> like
> > a
> > > >> good
> > > >> > plan. We can then move the networking/after party to a nearby
> pub.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > In terms of a venue, the ideal location is somewhere informal
> where
> > > >> people
> > > >> > can stand around with a beer in their hand - it helps to make
> > Ignite
> > > >> feel
> > > >> > non-corporate and a break from the actual conference. This
> might be
> > > >> possible
> > > >> > to achieve by roping off an area in the exhibition hall? The
> > > advantage
> > > >> of
> > > >> > this is that the size could expand or contract depending on how
> > many
> > > >> people
> > > >> > registered to attend.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Next best would be a function or conference room where people
> > > could sit
> > > >> > theatre-style. Either way, we need a data projector with a
> screen
> > > >> viewable
> > > >> > by everyone in the audience. It really helps create the right
> vibe
> > if
> > > >> people
> > > >> > can have a beer before and during the presentations.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > For sponsorship, one suggestion is to leave this to the Ignite
> > > Spatial
> > > >> > organisers to sort out. Does this run the risk of offending the
> > > FOSS4G
> > > >> > sponsors - eg if ESRI Australia or MapInfo were to be sponsors?
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Cheers,
> > > >> > Steve
> > > >> >
> > > >> > 2009/3/18 Stephen Lead <stephen.lead at gmail.com 
> <mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com>
> > > <mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com <mailto:stephen.lead at gmail.com>>>
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> I agree that it makes most sense to keep Ignite Spatial as an
> > > evening
> > > >> >> event, as it works best in a social (rather than corporate)
> > > context. I
> > > >> >> guess the question is whether to hold it before or during the
> > > >> >> conference.
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> The demonstration theatre sounds like a great idea too, and is
> > > >> >> different enough to Ignite Spatial that there's no real
> > competition
> > > >> >> between them. I'm happy to help out with organising the
> > > demonstration
> > > >> >> theatre.
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> Thanks,
> > > >> >> Steve
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> 2009/3/18 Doug White <doug.royce.white at gmail.com 
> <mailto:doug.royce.white at gmail.com>
> > > <mailto:doug.royce.white at gmail.com 
> <mailto:doug.royce.white at gmail.com>>>:
> > > >> >> > Hi All,
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > It seems there are a few choices.
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > Stephen, I  like your proposal to hold it in the evening
> i.e.
> > > >> 21/10/2009
> > > >> >> > after the days events as an alternative function, which
> people
> > > might
> > > >> >> > like to
> > > >> >> > cruise to on the way home or dinner etc. As the event is
> free
> > and
> > > >> will
> > > >> >> > attract the SSI members anyway it could be cross-promoted at
> > > FOSS4G
> > > >> as a
> > > >> >> > meet and greet some of the Sydney Spatial professionals and
> > still
> > > >> have
> > > >> >> > an OS
> > > >> >> > focus.
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > Focus on the OSGEO and also propriety vendor solutions which
> the
> > > >> >> > majority of
> > > >> >> > SSI members use.  Possibly with an open source twist such as
> > > Python
> > > >> >> > scripting for FME or ArcGIS or using OS tools with propriety
> > > products
> > > >> -
> > > >> >> > ie.
> > > >> >> > PostGresSQL and ArcSDE?
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > or...
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > Proposed Option 1.
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > Run IgniteSpatial as a primer to the conference, either as
> part
> > of
> > > >> the
> > > >> >> > National SSI conference and/or at an event in Sydney in the
> > > lead up
> > > >> to
> > > >> >> > FOSS4G and allow enough time for people to register.  This
> would
> > > >> provide
> > > >> >> > the
> > > >> >> > opportunity to promote and channel SSI members to FOSS4G and
> > helps
> > > >> get
> > > >> >> > OSGEO
> > > >> >> > on the radar of SSI members. I agree with Cameron, it should
> be
> > > >> themed
> > > >> >> > so
> > > >> >> > presentations provide some focus on OS solutions - as above.
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > Proposed Option 3.
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > Extend Lightning Talks to 1 hour.  However the format seems
> to
> > > very
> > > >> >> > similar
> > > >> >> > to the Demonstration Theatre which builds on the idea by
> showing
> > > >> running
> > > >> >> > software and Jody has this covered.  In my opinion, an
> > > IgniteSpatial
> > > >> >> > event
> > > >> >> > would really have to compete for attention and need to
> provide
> > > some
> > > >> >> > relevance for me to attend in preference to a Demo Theatre
> and
> > in
> > > >> >> > between
> > > >> >> > keynote speakers.
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > Doug White
> > > >> >> > Geospatial Consultant
> > > >> >> > Mobile: 0414 341 583
> > > >> >> > Phone: +612 9804 8807
> > > >> >> > www.omnilink.com.au <http://www.omnilink.com.au> 
> <http://www.omnilink.com.au>
> > > <http://www.omnilink.com.au>
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > Jody Garnett wrote:
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >> Hi Stephan:
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >> We have run lightning talks at previous conferences it is
> an
> > > >> >> >> interesting format (I am not sure if we have plans this
> year).
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >> I have another similar idea I have run at previous
> conferences
> > > >> called
> > > >> >> >> a demo theatre; basically 10 minuets and you must show
> running
> > > >> >> >> software. I am going to run that during lunch and tea
> breaks
> > > if that
> > > >> >> >> is of interest to you.
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >>>
> > > >> >> >>> I'm also interested in helping out with stage managing
> some
> > > of the
> > > >> >> >>> workshops
> > > >> >> >>> or sessions in the conference, if this is of interest to
> you.
> > > >> >> >>>
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >> I am always accepting volunteers; I am just filling in the
> > > details
> > > >> on
> > > >> >> >> the wiki now.
> > > >> >> >> example from another year:
> > > >> >> >> - http://www.foss4g2007.org/exhibition/demotheatre/
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >> Cheers,
> > > >> >> >> Jody
> > > >> >> >> _______________________________________________
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> > > >> >> >> http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/foss4g2009
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >
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> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Cameron Shorter
> > Geospatial Systems Architect
> > Tel: +61 (0)2 8570 5050
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> >
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