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− | [[ | + | [[FOSS4G]] is ''the'' '''global''' and '''annual''' conference hosted by OSGeo in venues all around the globe. It attracts the best Open Source geospatial software projects and their developers making it the ''gathering of the tribes''. FOSS4G addresses the needs of users and developers alike and this year intends to also bridge the gap between the suits and the geeks by explaining how the business models can be used to address the needs of small and large organizations alike. |
+ | == FOSS4G 2012 in Beijing, China == | ||
'''The upcoming FOSS4G 2012 will take place from September 10-15 in Beijing, China''' | '''The upcoming FOSS4G 2012 will take place from September 10-15 in Beijing, China''' | ||
− | + | This is the work environment for the Local Organizing Committee. The main FOSS4G 2012 Web site will soon be available at http://2012.foss4g.org | |
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+ | == Starting Points == | ||
+ | * [[FOSS4G 2012 Beijing Reasons for hosting the Conference|Choose Beijing to host FOSS4G 2012]] | ||
+ | * [[FOSS4G 2012 Beijing Venue|Exciting Conference Location]] | ||
+ | * [[FOSS4G 2012 Beijing LOC|Hosting Organization and Local Community]] | ||
+ | * [[FOSS4G 2012 Beijing Budget|Budget]] | ||
+ | * [[FOSS4G 2012 Beijing Program|Program]] | ||
+ | * [[FOSS4G 2012 Beijing Travel|Travel]] | ||
== Volunteering == | == Volunteering == | ||
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* http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/foss4g2012 | * http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/foss4g2012 | ||
− | + | === Communication === | |
+ | * Spread word about FOSS4G. Talk to your colleagues, peers and co-workers, more than 2/3 of all attendees have heard about FOSS4G from a friend. | ||
+ | * Update you company internal calendar and add FOSS4G | ||
+ | * Earmark travel funds | ||
− | * Compare [[FOSS4G 2011|FOSS4G 2011 wiki page]] with this page and help filing the contents. Ask | + | === Conference Organization === |
+ | If you feel you can do more than just spread word, check out the following list and get going: | ||
+ | * Compare [[FOSS4G 2011|FOSS4G 2011 wiki page]] with this page and help filing the contents. | ||
+ | * Ask on the Mailing List whenever you have doubts or questions. | ||
* Help setting up and reviewing the [http://2012.foss4g.org official web page] contents. | * Help setting up and reviewing the [http://2012.foss4g.org official web page] contents. | ||
− | * | + | * Contact potential sponsors. This is one of the major source of income for the running of OSGeo. |
[[Category:FOSS4G2012]] [[Category:FOSS4G]] | [[Category:FOSS4G2012]] [[Category:FOSS4G]] |
Revision as of 09:08, 20 November 2011
FOSS4G is the global and annual conference hosted by OSGeo in venues all around the globe. It attracts the best Open Source geospatial software projects and their developers making it the gathering of the tribes. FOSS4G addresses the needs of users and developers alike and this year intends to also bridge the gap between the suits and the geeks by explaining how the business models can be used to address the needs of small and large organizations alike.
FOSS4G 2012 in Beijing, China
The upcoming FOSS4G 2012 will take place from September 10-15 in Beijing, China
This is the work environment for the Local Organizing Committee. The main FOSS4G 2012 Web site will soon be available at http://2012.foss4g.org
Starting Points
- Choose Beijing to host FOSS4G 2012
- Exciting Conference Location
- Hosting Organization and Local Community
- Budget
- Program
- Travel
Volunteering
Interested to help? There are many things where help is needed, so feel free to join forces! First of all please subscribe to the public mailing list:
Communication
- Spread word about FOSS4G. Talk to your colleagues, peers and co-workers, more than 2/3 of all attendees have heard about FOSS4G from a friend.
- Update you company internal calendar and add FOSS4G
- Earmark travel funds
Conference Organization
If you feel you can do more than just spread word, check out the following list and get going:
- Compare FOSS4G 2011 wiki page with this page and help filing the contents.
- Ask on the Mailing List whenever you have doubts or questions.
- Help setting up and reviewing the official web page contents.
- Contact potential sponsors. This is one of the major source of income for the running of OSGeo.