[FOSS4G2016] LocationTech collab For Bonn?

Thu Nov 5 14:57:15 PST 2015

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Hi,

I agree with Shangee, that being inclusive is good.
But that sounds like FOSS4G would be exclusive, which is definitely
not the case:
There is no LocationTech nor any not incubated or other project
prohibited to submit a presentation or become a sponsor or exhibitor.
It just needs to be about free and open source software. That's why
it's called the FOSS4G conference and not OSGeo conference, right?

So in my opinion nobody prevents LocationTech to make use of their
huge mailing lists and contacts to spread the word about FOSS4G. It's
possible to become a sponsor, submit proposals, encourage the network
to attend, etc.. Every contribution and support is appreciated.

And if there are in the end lots of great presentation submissions
about or from LocationTech projects, why not group them in a special
track with that name. That's what is usually done by the program
committee anyway, when the program is put together.

But I also agree with Jeff, that it would be wrong to promote certain
tracks before the submission. And I don't see a reason to this,
because it can be done afterwards.
There are just these few exceptions like "Academic Track" and maybe
the "UN Track", and I don't know if it's a good idea to do this or
not. But maybe there is an intent to particularly promote
participation from these communities, which makes sense if they
wouldn't do otherwise. But for LocationTech projects I would expect,
that they participate as they did in the past as well.

Regards,
Daniel

On 06/11/15 06:53, Sanghee Shin wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> I’m in favour of any kinds of collaboration that can achieve
> OSGeo’s mission, that is “… support the collaborative development
> of open source geospatial software, and promote its widespread
> use.” And I believe the collaboration with LocationTech will help
> to achieve the OSGeo’s mission as well.
> 
> We don’t need to be too protective toward collaboration and need to
> be more inclusive and open. If OSGeo tries to build its own castle,
> that might be the start point of collapse I think.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> 신상희 --- Shin, Sanghee Gaia3D, Inc. - The GeoSpatial Company 
> http://www.gaia3d.com
> 
>> 2015. 11. 5., 오후 7:17, Bart van den Eijnden <bartvde at osgis.nl> 작
>> 성:
>> 
>> Well said Marc in multiple e-mails. I also think collaboration
>> can bring a lot more to the table.
>> 
>> Let’s not be shy, FOSS4G is the OSGeo conference. Don’t be afraid
>> to collaborate.
>> 
>> Ofcourse the exact details of such a collaboration need to be
>> defined. I agree with Volker that a dedicated program track might
>> not be the best fit.
>> 
>> Best regards, Bart
>> 
>>> On 05 Nov 2015, at 19:57, Marc Vloemans
>>> <mvloemans at boundlessgeo.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> And regarding who is in the lead; we are. We can of course
>>> duplicate last years conference.
>>> 
>>> But let's be realistic; - working as closely together as in
>>> Foss4gNA is not the issue (this is far more ad hoc) and that
>>> event was a success for all - LocTec has projects under their
>>> wing that are really pulling in new developers, new users (also
>>> for GeoServer et al, the OSGeo projects), new products -
>>> projects that add value to OSGeo projects, certainly for end
>>> users - they have a huge mailing list that we can tap into -
>>> they have access to big time end user organisations that use
>>> agnostically open spatial IT, which we as OSGeo sourly lack -
>>> these organisations in turn can either be sponsors themselves
>>> or attract exhibitors (the service suppliers like Terrestris
>>> Boundless etc)
>>> 
>>> If they can help with a special track, which will draw extra
>>> crowd extra exhibitors extra sponsors extra publicity, I gladly
>>> collaborate as long as we have the overall directorship.
>>> 
>>> If we are going to build bridges, let's build them! Not
>>> walls...;-)
>>> 
>>> Vriendelijke groet, Marc Vloemans
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Kind regards, Marc Vloemans
>>> 
>>>> Op 5 nov. 2015 om 18:36 heeft Marc Vloemans
>>>> <mvloemans at boundlessgeo.com> het volgende geschreven:
>>>> 
>>>> About key notes; - we sit down and write up a little list of
>>>> organisations - we see if we have contacts or ask
>>>> 
>>>> Kind regards, Marc Vloemans
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> Op 5 nov. 2015 om 18:30 heeft Gert-Jan van der Weijden
>>>>> <gert-jan at osgeo.nl> het volgende geschreven:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi Marc, Volker, Till and others,
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> A few questions: - Is "key notes" meant like: to have some
>>>>> key notes entirely provided by LocationTech; or does
>>>>> LocationTech just provide suggestions and contacts and is
>>>>> it up to the LOC to decide whether or not to use these
>>>>> suggestions & connections - Is a "LocationTech"-track in
>>>>> the program a track completely filled with LocationTech
>>>>> partners, or a track assembeld by LocationTech (or even
>>>>> something else).
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thus, both my remarks are about: is Locationtech's role
>>>>> like an "assistent to the driver" (with the LOC still
>>>>> firmly holding the steering wheel and making the final
>>>>> decisions), or is LocationTech's holding the steering wheel
>>>>> (for at leat a few kilometers).
>>>>> 
>>>>> Both make sense, but in order to avoid misconception it's
>>>>> good to have this clear in advance.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> 
>>>>> GJ
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Marc Vloemans <mvloemans at boundlessgeo.com> schreef:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi Discussed with Andrea Ross and Jody Garnett where
>>>>>> there is opportunity to work together: - she wants gladly
>>>>>> to collaborate and supply resources (not logistics like
>>>>>> in Foss4G NA, as  that is already covered) - promotion,
>>>>>> they have 120.000plus mailing list worldwide - they have
>>>>>> road show internationally that - key notes: their network
>>>>>> has access to big names in Gov Commercial-sectors
>>>>>> Aerospace etc.  Names we generally do not have access to 
>>>>>> - a LocationTech track in the programme
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Next step: put a proposal on our behalf together and send
>>>>>> of to her.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I Want to do that, but first some input from you!
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Kind regards, Marc Vloemans
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