[Aust-NZ] Fwd: OSSGEO FOSS4G 2018 | Potential for Melbourne?

[Bruce Bannerman]

Hi Ben,

Also, what I had intended to say in my last email was if there was anyone
in Australia OR New Zealand who may be interested in hosting the event.

After FOSS4G 2009, there was also discussion that if there was to be
another event hosted by our community, then perhaps it could be held in New
Zealand.

Therefore, I wouldn't assume that if there was to be an event that it
should be in Melbourne.

Bruce



On Wed, Mar 9, 2016 at 9:35 AM, Bruce Bannerman <B.Bannerman at bom.gov.au>
wrote:

>
>
> On 9/03/2016, 05:18, "Cameron Shorter" <cameron.shorter at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi Ben,
> >Rotation is:
> >
> >Europe (2016)
> >North America (2017)
> >Rest of World (2018)
> >back to Europe.
> >
> >A successful FOSS4G depends upon drawing a large local/regional
> >attendance, which is a challenge for us in Australia as we are a small
> >nation surrounded by ocean and desert.
> >
> >One of the things the selection criteria look for is a proven track
> >record putting on successful local FOSS4G events.
> >So if you would like to see Melbourne considered, I'd suggest start by
> >setting up a smaller local FOSS4G in 2017 targeting just Australia/NZ.
> >
> >If you have that in place, and some other compelling regions don't put a
> >proposal together, then Melbourne could be considered. (Other compelling
> >regions might be India, South America, Africa)
> >
> >If you are serious about chairing a conference, I suggest start by
> >reading our previous lessons learned:
> >https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2009_Lessons_Learned
> >
> >
> >On 8/03/2016 10:51 pm, Ben Caradoc-Davies wrote:
> >> Thanks, Cameron. I am that sure your advice will be appreciated.
> >>
> >> In your view, how does the Aust-NZ chapter sit in terms of geographic
> >> rotation? In 2018 it will have been nine years since FOSS4G in Sydney.
> >> Do think a Melbourne bid would have a good chance of support in OSGeo?
> >> It is a bit further to travel for the Europeans and North Americans
> >> but Melbourne is a popular destination.
> >>
> >> Kind regards,
> >> Ben.
> >>
> >> On 09/03/16 00:32, Cameron Shorter wrote:
> >>> I'd be happy to talk with anyone on this list about effort required to
> >>> host a foss4g event.
> >>
> >
> >--
> >Cameron Shorter,
> >Software and Data Solutions Manager
> >LISAsoft
> >Suite 112, Jones Bay Wharf,
> >26 - 32 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009
> >
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> >
>
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