Conference Setup Guide

The OSGeo Foundation supports local communities to promote OSGeo by encouraging exhibits at conferences an other suitable venues. This page provides some guidance on how to organize and deploy a successful public outreach event.

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Step 1:Identify the event and relevant information:

• Booth registration and cost
• Possible Sponsors
• Volunteers

Step 2:Proposal

Put together a proposal on the wiki following the template:

Examples:

• AAG 2009

Step 3:Approval

Communicate your intentions to the Marketing committee.

Step 4:Exhibit

Obtain an Exhibition Pack:

1. Try to borrow one from the nearest local chapter.
2. If they don't have one yet contact Marketing about obtaining one for use in your region.

Step 5:Other Arrangements

• Getting demo machines
• Finalizing Sponsors
• Scheduling Volunteers

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