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Scratchpad for ideas for OSGeo Booth at FOSS4G
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'''Volunteers''' - sign up now, take a slot or two in the [[FOSS4G2007_OSGeo_Booth#Schedule|Schedule]] below...
  
 
== Venue Info ==
 
== 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).   
 
* 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.
 
* 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
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* 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.
[[Image:Foss4g_booth.png]]
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* See [http://wiki.osgeo.org/images/0/0d/Foss4g_booth.png room layout here].
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* There will be 4-6 computer workstations set up as a public Internet Cafe.  You can help by setting this up before the hall opens, see volunteer schedule below.
  
== Related Promotion ==
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== Booth Timing ==
* We can also have an ad in the FOSS4G program
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=== Set Up ===
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* Move in: Monday, September 24th - 12:00 to 18:00
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* Move out: Thursday, September 27th - 15:00 to 18:00 (tear down not permitted before 15:00)
  
== Random Ideas ==
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=== Hall Hours ===
* Local chapter space ?
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* Tuesday, September 25th - 12:00 to 18:00
* emphasize joining committees, etc. ?
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* Wednesday, September 26th - 09:00 to 17:00
* show many demos ?
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* Thursday, September 27th - 09:00 to 13:00
* develop a mini-park in same spirit as [[Intergeo_2006_Report | 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 ?
 
  
== Primary Objectives ==
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=== Volunteers to help ===
* ...
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* Michael Gerlek
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* Dean Mikkelsen
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* [[User:Mloskot|Mateusz Loskot]] - available from Sep 21th, willing to help in any tasks, etc.
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* [[User:Tmitchell|Tyler Mitchell]] - I'm also doing the coordination with the conference centre to set up and order equipment, etc.
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* [[User:Arnulf Christl | Arnulf]] - available throughout except for slots where she gives talks or moderates sessions.
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* [[User:ominiverdi | Lorenzo Becchi]] - available except for slots where he gives talks or moderates sessions.
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* [[User:ticheler | Jeroen Ticheler]] - available throughout except when giving talks or moderating other sessions.
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* Add your name here...
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== Schedule ==
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Please add your name somewhere to the schedule below. At least 3 people are desired for each slot.  You are more than welcome to sign up for more than 1 slot!
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! Time
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! Volunteers
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! More Volunteers
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| '''Set Up: Monday''' - 12:00 to 13:00
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| [[User:Tmitchell|Tyler]] available until 12:30
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| '''Tuesday''' - Computer Setup - 08:00 to 09:00
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| 12:00 to 14:00
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| [[User:Tmitchell|Tyler]] available until 13:30
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| 14:00 to 16:00
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| 16:00 to 18:00
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| '''Wednesday''' - 09:00 to 12:00
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| [[User:Tmitchell|Tyler]] 11:00 to 12:00
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| 12:00 to 14:00
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| [[User:Tmitchell|Tyler]] (tentative)
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| 14:00 to 16:00
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| [[User:Tmitchell|Tyler]] (tentative)
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| 16:00 to 17:00
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| '''Thursday''' - 09:00 to 11:00
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| 11:00 to 13:00
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| '''Take down:''' 15:00 to 16:00
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| [[User:Tmitchell|Tyler]] (tentative)
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| [[User:mpg|mpg]]
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|}
  
== Things already planned ==
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== Who Is Doing What? ==
* John Graham will bring a small OptIPortal set up (2x3 displays, approx. 14 megapixels), with interactive 3d controller
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* [[User:Tmitchell|Tyler]] is doing general coordination for the booth, but isn't available the whole time
* X number of software demo stations
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* John Graham will bring a small ''OptIPortal'' set up (2x3 displays, approx. 14 megapixels), with interactive 3d controller for showing off some 3D technology, i.e. ossimPlanet
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* Aaron Racicot is bringing a bunch of the OSGeo branding stuff for the booth
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* '''You''' are encourage to sign up above to help or at least to come and show demos of your favourite projects
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* add more...
  
== Volunteers to help ==
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== Layout Ideas ==
* mpg
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Here is the layout for the booth space. A couple computer Internet cafe stations will be set up at the bottom of fringe of the booth.
* DCM
 
* [[User:Mloskot|Mateusz Loskot]]
 
* Add your name here...
 
  
== Issues / TODO ==
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[[Image:Osgeo_booth_foss4g_v2.jpg]]
* What kind of budget will be required?
 
* Line up demonstrations
 
* Engage committees and local chapters
 
* Provide space for discussion
 
  
 
[[Category:FOSS4G2007]]
 
[[Category:FOSS4G2007]]
[[Category:Events]]
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[[Category:Past Events]]

Latest revision as of 04:08, 18 October 2007

Volunteers - sign up now, take a slot or two in the Schedule below...

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.
  • See room layout here.
  • There will be 4-6 computer workstations set up as a public Internet Cafe. You can help by setting this up before the hall opens, see volunteer schedule below.

Booth Timing

Set Up

  • Move in: Monday, September 24th - 12:00 to 18:00
  • Move out: Thursday, September 27th - 15:00 to 18:00 (tear down not permitted before 15:00)

Hall Hours

  • Tuesday, September 25th - 12:00 to 18:00
  • Wednesday, September 26th - 09:00 to 17:00
  • Thursday, September 27th - 09:00 to 13:00

Volunteers to help

  • Michael Gerlek
  • Dean Mikkelsen
  • Mateusz Loskot - available from Sep 21th, willing to help in any tasks, etc.
  • Tyler Mitchell - I'm also doing the coordination with the conference centre to set up and order equipment, etc.
  • Arnulf - available throughout except for slots where she gives talks or moderates sessions.
  • Lorenzo Becchi - available except for slots where he gives talks or moderates sessions.
  • Jeroen Ticheler - available throughout except when giving talks or moderating other sessions.
  • Add your name here...

Schedule

Please add your name somewhere to the schedule below. At least 3 people are desired for each slot. You are more than welcome to sign up for more than 1 slot!

Time Volunteers More Volunteers
Set Up: Monday - 12:00 to 13:00 Tyler available until 12:30
Tuesday - Computer Setup - 08:00 to 09:00
12:00 to 14:00 Tyler available until 13:30
14:00 to 16:00
16:00 to 18:00
Wednesday - 09:00 to 12:00 Tyler 11:00 to 12:00
12:00 to 14:00 Tyler (tentative)
14:00 to 16:00 Tyler (tentative)
16:00 to 17:00
Thursday - 09:00 to 11:00
11:00 to 13:00
Take down: 15:00 to 16:00 Tyler (tentative) mpg

Who Is Doing What?

  • Tyler is doing general coordination for the booth, but isn't available the whole time
  • John Graham will bring a small OptIPortal set up (2x3 displays, approx. 14 megapixels), with interactive 3d controller for showing off some 3D technology, i.e. ossimPlanet
  • Aaron Racicot is bringing a bunch of the OSGeo branding stuff for the booth
  • You are encourage to sign up above to help or at least to come and show demos of your favourite projects
  • add more...

Layout Ideas

Here is the layout for the booth space. A couple computer Internet cafe stations will be set up at the bottom of fringe of the booth.

Osgeo booth foss4g v2.jpg