[Foss4g2009] FOSS4G and Ignite Spatial

[Stephen Lead]

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>

> 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>:
> > 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>
> >
> >
> > 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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