OSGeo at AU 2006

= Autodesk University, 2006 =
 * My conference web site is: http://www.autodeskevents.com
 * OSGeo contact is Tyler Mitchell (through the Promotion and Visibility Committee)

Attendees
The AU event is expected to draw more then 5,000 attendees. This year the event is held November 27-Dec 1, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Individuals who are familiar with OSGeo and who are attending the event: ...and others from Autodesk
 * Bob Basques
 * Bob Bray
 * Jason Birch
 * Gary Lang
 * Dave McIlhagga
 * Tyler Mitchell
 * Andy Morsell
 * Geoff Zeiss

Presence
OSGeo will have at least two opportunities at this event: booth space and a couple user meeting presentations.

Booth Space
Autodesk have graciously helped to organise the booth and its contents on behalf of OSGeo. This will include a 10x10 foot booth space, a graphic backdrop, computer monitor, stools, literature rack and more.

Attendance Times
There are four main event times during which the booth must be attended by OSGeo staffers.

Tuesday, November 28 Exhibit Hall Open/ AUGI Beer Bust 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
 * Tuesday: 7-9pm - Covered by Tyler and Dave

Wednesday, November 29 Exhibit Hall 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
 * Wednesday: 10am-1pm - Covered by Tyler and ?

Wednesday, November 29 Exhibit Hall 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
 * Wednesday: 4:30-8pm - Covered by Tyler and ?

Thursday, November 30 Exhibit Hall 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 * Thur: 9:30am-3pm - Covered by Tyler and Carsten (11am-3pm)

MapGuide User Meeting
This meeting is RSVP only and is held on Monday, November 27th from 3-6 pm. It focuses on MapGuide users and will include presentations from Autodesk (Bob, etc.), Autodesk partners (Andy), Users (Jason), DM Solutions (Dave) and OSGeo (Tyler). OSGeo will play a prominent roll in the presentations.