[Live-demo] Fwd: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Announcing FOSS4G North America 2016 - OSGeo-Live

[Cameron Shorter]

CCing OSGeo-Live list to give others the chance to comment, with Alex's 
permission.

On 16/12/2015 9:06 AM, Alex M wrote:
> Rob,
>
> In the past we've only had 1 company in the US succeed at making
> bootable usb sticks (Mixonic in S.F.). I'd be willing to entertain
> another option if they are willing to try making a bootable usb and
> proving that it works.
>
> That might all be moot, if we start giving out the virtual machine image
> instead. Something that needs to be discussed and decided on with the
> OSGeo-Live group 1st.
>
> FYI, we should investigate pricing of 16 GB+ drives.
>
> PS: Maybe you can get a deal from a company if also ordering T-shirts
> and Stickers...
>
> Thanks,
> Alex
>
>
> On 12/15/2015 01:05 PM, Cameron Shorter wrote:
>> Brian, Alex,
>> You are probably best qualified to answer this question. I'm not sure if
>> one of you would like to submit a presentation?
>>
>>
>> -------- Forwarded Message --------
>> Subject:     Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Announcing FOSS4G North America 2016 -
>> OSGeo-Live
>> Date:     Tue, 15 Dec 2015 15:07:50 -0500
>> From:     Sarah Cordivano <scordivano at azavea.com>
>> To:     Rob Emanuele <rdemanuele at gmail.com>
>> CC:     Cameron Shorter <cameron.shorter at gmail.com>,
>> foss4gna2016-discuss <foss4gna2016-discuss at googlegroups.com>, live-demo
>> <Live-demo at lists.osgeo.org>
>>
>>
>>
>> I dont have experience ordering USBs, but we use Image Outfitters for
>> branded merchandise (like our compasses
>> <https://twitter.com/azavea/status/663765732598005760>) and they also
>> have USBs. http://image-outfitters.com/all-products/
>>
>> They are a B Corporation and donate a portion of every sale to a
>> nonprofit of your choice. Pretty great customer service too.
>>
>> On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 3:00 PM, Rob Emanuele <rdemanuele at gmail.com
>> <mailto:rdemanuele at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>>     Another great suggestion. Is there a place that is used for getting
>>     these USB's in bulk? Have people usually printed USB's themselves?
>>     I'd be curious about how it's worked in past conferences, try to get
>>     a budget for it, and see how it can fit in our conference
>>     budget/shop the idea around to the rest of the committee.
>>
>>     As for the workshop, I think the best way to move forward with that
>>     is to have someone who is willing to run the workshop/give the talk
>>     make a submission via https://2016.foss4g-na.org/propose-session
>>
>>     Thanks!
>>
>>     Rob
>>
>>     On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 2:32 PM, Cameron Shorter
>>     <cameron.shorter at gmail.com <mailto:cameron.shorter at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>>         Hi Rob,
>>         Do you anticipate using OSGeo-Live at FOSS4G-NA?
>>
>>         At prior foss4g events, it has been used (usually within a VM)
>>         at workshops, handed out on USBs, and the OSGeo-Live
>>         presentation given (often by a VIP during a plenary early in the
>>         conference - helping delegates find which event they'd like to
>>         go to). In essence, the OSGeo-Live presentation is like a FOSS4G
>>         conference summarised into one concise talk. (We have heard that
>>         people often use it when going back and presenting to their
>>         organisations about what they learned).
>>
>>         More here:
>>        
>> https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Live_GIS_Disc#Including_OSGeo-Live_at_your_event
>>
>>
>>         Warm regards, Cameron
>>
>>         On 16/12/2015 5:14 am, Rob Emanuele wrote:
>>>          Dear Everyone,
>>>
>>>          On behalf of the _Organizing Team_
>>>         
>>> <http://eclipse.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a30250907bda1e5c05174e0b2&id=b57113f56d&e=fd0699f496>,
>>>
>>>          we would like to invite you to submit talk & workshop
>>>          proposals for _FOSS4G North America 2016_
>>>         
>>> <http://eclipse.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=a30250907bda1e5c05174e0b2&id=2489c21829&e=fd0699f496>.
>>>
>>>          The conference will run *May 2-5, 2016* at the *Raleigh
>>>          Convention Center* in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.A..
>>>
>>>          Like last year, we will be offering a *free full access pass
>>>          to speakers* who have their talk or workshop accepted. The
>>>          2016 conference will be noticeably bigger than 2015. The list
>>>          of topics include a number of mature areas as well as emerging
>>>          ones. *Please see the **_call for proposals_
>>>         
>>> <http://eclipse.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a30250907bda1e5c05174e0b2&id=f0c49e9be8&e=fd0699f496>*for
>>>
>>>          details and to submit a proposal.
>>>
>>>          Also, _public community voting_
>>>         
>>> <http://eclipse.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a30250907bda1e5c05174e0b2&id=60a763e361&e=fd0699f496>on
>>>
>>>          submissions has been enabled. Cast your vote for the
>>>          presentations and workshops you would like to see!
>>>
>>>          We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
>>>
>>>          The FOSS4G NA 2016 Team
>>>
>>>          p.s. Please see the sponsor prospectus
>>>         
>>> <http://eclipse.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a30250907bda1e5c05174e0b2&id=64e0414140&e=fd0699f496>
>>> should
>>>          you be interested in sponsoring.
>>>
>>>
>>>          _______________________________________________
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