Re: [libreoffice-marketing] call for location 2012

Thanks a lot! ;)

Kürti László wrote on 2011-10-06 17:44:
> Hi All,
>
> here are my thoughts about organizing the Conf in general as my own experience is:
> - time is running out fast but sponsorship deals are slow - so start early
> - you (TDF) will need a detailed wish list (and a wish-not list)
> - you (TDF) should be able to articulate clearly who is responsible for what (local team vs TDF)
> - mind the PR! this IS the biggest OSS app and community
> - both party have to describe theres own goal (why this place is good for the Conf and NOT because 
> of the beautiful venue)
>
>
> Laszlo
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sophie Gautier"<gautier.sophie@gmail.com>
> To: marketing@global.libreoffice.org
> Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 3:50:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [libreoffice-marketing] call for location 2012
>
> Hi all,
>
> As per Florian request, I'm posting here the draft I made, feel free
> to add your mandatory items to the list:
>
> On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 1:22 PM, Simon Phipps<simon@webmink.com>  wrote:
> [...]
>
> > I understood your proposal was to actually announce the new location in Paris. I think that's 
> > impractical. But I do think it's possible to start the call-for-location process now, promote it in 
> > Paris, and announce the new location in January. The timeline for 2012 would look something like:
> >
> > September 1st  : Announce the Call for Location for 2012
> > October 1st:  PR about the process, announce details of the Selection Panel
> > Paris conference:  Plenary slot explaining the process and timeline
> > November  15th:  Applications close
> > December:  Selection Panel reviews applications
> > January 15th: Location announced
> >
> > And for 2013:
> >
> > September 1st: Mention in PR there will be a 2013 selection process
> > November 15th:  Announce the Call for Location for 2013
> > January 15th:  Include news of 2013 process in PR
> > March:  Promote 2013 Call for Location
> > May 31st: Applications close
> > June/July: Selection Panel reviews applications
> > August 30th: 2013 venue announced
> > October: @013 team attends and helps with 2012 conference
>
>
>
>
> Points to take into account for the next proposal
> + main venue
> - easy to access from international transports
> - easy to access from accommodations
> - at least 2 big rooms for conf hosting + one for meetings/others +
> one place for community gathering
>
> + team
> - at least 5 persons are necessary for the whole organization
> - one should be dedicated to sponsor relations and to
> invitations/visa, administrative tasks (it's very time consuming).
> - have a local NGO for expenses and sponsoring and deal with the money
>
> + it could be along another event, but should have enough room/meeting
> points for our own conf
>
> -------------------------------
> Questions for the proposal:
> - describe the location
> - describe your team
> - why would you like to host the conf
> - have you local sponsors/organizations
> - ?
>
> Kind regards
> Sophie

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