FOSS4G2007 OSGeo Booth

Scratchpad for ideas for OSGeo Booth at FOSS4G

Venue Info

 * OSGeo will be in the main exhibition hall, in a double sized booth that faces the rear of the hall (where some of the food/beverages will be).
 * The space immediately in front is emtpy and is the same size as the double booth. It will be clearer once I get a diagram together, but it could be used for a lounge or stands, etc. as well.
 * We have booth spaces 16, 17, 18, 19 - with the general idea that 17/18 are not normal booths but mostly open space covering a 16x20 foot area

Related Promotion

 * We can also have an ad in the FOSS4G program

Random Ideas

 * Local chapter space ?
 * emphasize joining committees, etc. ?
 * show many demos ?
 * develop a mini-park in same spirit as OSGeo open source park at InterGeo ?
 * help promote non-software projects/ideas, ie. host local data and interop demo (discuss with conf. committee) ?
 * split booth between basic organisational info and software demos ?

Things already planned

 * John Graham will bring a small OptIPortal set up (2x3 displays, approx. 14 megapixels), with interactive 3d controller
 * X number of software demo stations

Volunteers to help

 * mpg
 * DCM
 * Add your name here...

Issues / TODO

 * What kind of budget will be required?
 * Line up demonstrations
 * Engage committees and local chapters
 * Provide space for discussion