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* 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.
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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
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== Random Ideas ==
 
== Random Ideas ==

Revision as of 09:43, 13 August 2007

Scratchpad for ideas for OSGeo Booth at FOSS4G

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

Foss4g booth.png

Random Ideas

  • Local chapter space ?
  • emphasize joining committees, etc. ?
  • show many demos ?
  • develop a mini-park in same spirit as 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

  • ...

Things already planned

  • John Graham will bring a small OptIPortal set up (2x3 displays, approx. 14 megapixels), with interactive 3d controller
  • X number of software demo stations

Volunteers to help

  • mpg
  • DCM
  • Add your name here...

Issues / TODO

  • What kind of budget will be required?
  • Line up demonstrations
  • Engage committees and local chapters
  • Provide space for discussion