FOSS4G2008 BOF Sessions

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= Introduction = During the FOSS4G2008 conference in Cape Town, South Africa, there will be conference rooms available for people to hold Birds-of-a-Feather sessions. These are groups who self-organise informally around something in common, like a project, interest, local chapter, or language.

Note: Times are subject to change until the main programme is finalised (around mid-August)

= Timetable = A timetable will be posted when BoF sessions firm up. Changes and new sessions will be posted on announcement boards during the event. In the meantime start your planning below.

BoF primetime is on Tuesday 30th after presentations end. We have the rooms till closing time around 11pm so you can go on as long as you like or we could set up two 'shifts'. Your BoF could even turn into a codesprint.

Tuesday September 30, 2008
This is the primary BOF time slot.
 * BOF sessions are scheduled from 16:45 till late
 * Labs and Presentations are scheduled to end at 16:30
 * There is the possibility of sponsored events starting at 19:00

Wednesday September 26, 2007
This is a 'backup' BOF time slot. It is short but is available for anyone who needs a quick meeting.
 * BOF sessions are scheduled from 16:45 to 17:45
 * the buses for the Gala Event at Moyo in Stellenbosch leave at 18:00
 * Please only use this time slot if necessary. Many people will need to leave by 17:45 to catch the bus on time.

= Conference Rooms available for BOF sessions =
 * The seating capacity that is listed is a maximum number, that may be reduced.
 * The rooms will be set up with chairs, but not tables.


 * 1) 2.6a (120)
 * 2) 2.6b (120)
 * 3) 2.4a (120)
 * 4) 2.4b (120)
 * 5) 1.6 (260)(could hold more than one BoF?)
 * 6) Overflow rooms or if you really need PCs - these are the workshop rooms and it might be preferable not to use them for BoFs.
 * 7) Roof Terrace (100)
 * 8) Room 1.40 (96)

= BOF organization = You can use this page to organize your BOF session:
 * create a section below for your BOF
 * have people edit this page to indicate they will be attending
 * you must provide a contact person who is managing the meeting
 * also make your description as clear as possible, for many attendees it will be the only thing they read before choosing one

= BOF sessions =