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This page is a collection of information, comments, and suggestions, based on the planning, organizing, and hosting of the FOSS4G 2008 conference. The intent is to provide a resource that can be used by organizers of future FOSS4G conferences. This is not a forum for conference attendees to comment on the conference.
Bidding
Timetable
Money
Complimentary Registrations and Volunteers
Workshop Pricing
Registration
Support For Some Attendees
Scams
Discounts
Breakdown by Country
Attendance
At the Conference
Within the Conference
Within the Code Sprint
Marketing
The Mail-out
How People Heard about FOSS4G2007
Local / Regional / International
Use Proxies
Local Marketing is Key
Web Site & Program
Lists are Important
Press Releases
Social Venues
Conference Venue
Audio-Visual
Quirks
Accommodations
Transportation
Workshops and Labs
Workshop Committee
Terminology
Call for Workshops
Timing
Format of the Call
Results of the Call
Selection Process
Ranking
Decisions
Communication with Instructors
Computers
Printed Handouts
Presentations
Submission Process
Building Sessions
Cancellations
Posters
Wiki
Conference Evaluation
Workshop Evaluations
Onsite Staff