Open F2F Meeting Lausanne 2006

Purpose
This afternoon meeting is intended as a loosely structured feedback, brainstorming, and planning session for the foundation. Participation is welcome from anyone who is interested in supporting the goals of OSGeo.

When and Where
September 11th, 2006 at Lausanne, Switzerland, 1:00pm to 5:00pm (Conference Venue with coordinates)

The meeting is in the "Salle A BP 1122" in building BP, findable on this map from the subway stop.

The best route to parking by car is available in this map. Send email to finance at foss4g2006.org with "F2F Parking Pass" in the subject for a PDF file for a free parking pass, or just pay at the site.

Facilities
Wireless networking will be available.

Refreshments will be provided for a mid-afternoon coffee break, but lunch is not provided, so please eat before arriving.

The room properly seats 30 people, but additional chairs will be brought in if this number is exceeded.

Agenda
1:00pm:


 * an interactive "state of the foundation" address
 * solicit feedback on efforts so far.
 * discuss how to push forward existing initiatives.

3:00pm:


 * coffee break
 * break out interest groups (eg. fundraising, binary builds, promotion)

5:00pm:
 * closing
 * possible continue some discussions over dinner, etc off site.

Also of Note
There will be a more focused meeting in the same room for members of the board, and key activists. More details on the morning, and the day as a whole are available at Face to Face Meeting Lausanne 2006.