FOSS4G 2012 Beijing Milestones

Milestones for previous events
For reference, here are links to the milestones from previous conferences:


 * 2007
 * 2009
 * 2010
 * 2011

2011 Milestones
The following is based on last year's list, we need to review and adjust if necessary

(Visa will be issued in 4 working days at Chinese Embassy or Consulate)in resident countries.
 * 29 Feb 2012: Web-site release (can be early, after spring festival)
 * 29 Feb 2012: Announcement of Chinese Sponsors
 * 15 Mar 2012: Release of Prospectus for Sponsors
 * 15 Mar 2012: Early Bird Registration opens
 * 31 Mar 2012: Call for Abstracts opens
 * 31 Mar 2012: Call for Workshop and tutorials opens
 * 30 Apr 2012: Abstracts submission deadline
 * 30 Apr 2012: Call for Workshop and tutorials closes
 * 1 May 2012 to 15 May 2012: Voting for Technical Session Abstract
 * 31 May 2012: Abstract acceptance
 * 31 May 2012: Workshop acceptance
 * 31 May 2012: Call for Full papers for Academic Session
 * 15 Jun 2012: Early Registration deadline
 * 1 Jul 2012: Announcement of Keynote Speakers
 * 1 Jul 2012: Full papers for Academic Session submission deadline
 * 10 Jul 2012: Release of Conference Program
 * 10 Jul 2012: Issue for support letters for Visa commence