[Linux-aus] Call for Expressions of Interest for linux.conf.au 2017

[Dennis Gilmore]

Do you mean 2016 and not 2017?

Dennis

On Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:09:32 +1000
Joshua Hesketh <josh at nitrotech.org> wrote:

> Hello Again,
> 
> Just thought I'd reply to myself here to remind people that we're
> only 1 month away from calling for bids. We'd love to hear from
> anybody interested in running an LCA as early as possible so we can
> help guide you through the process and give you an idea of what to
> expect.
> 
> Cheers,
> Josh
> 
> On 13/03/14 21:55, Joshua Hesketh wrote:
> > Hello everybody!
> >
> > Cherie and the team for linux.conf.au 2015 Auckland are doing a
> > great job in preparing for next years conference, and we?re very
> > much looking forward to seeing you all there. As per our previous
> > communications[0], Linux Australia has moved towards a two year
> > cycle for bidding to host linux.conf.au.
> >
> > In order to provide enough time for possible bid teams to contruct
> > their bids for linux.conf.au 2017, we are now formally calling for
> > Expressions of Interest from bid teams to host linux.conf.au 2017.
> >
> > The timeline for this year is as follows:
> >
> >  - March       - Council seeks Expressions of Interest in running
> > linux.conf.au 2017
> >  - Late May    - Formal Bids are requested to host linux.conf.au
> > 2017
> >  - June        - Council works with Bid Teams to help them prepare
> > their bids, answering questions and providing guidance
> >  - 6th July    - Submission of formal bids closes
> >  - July/August - Council clarifies any questions regarding the bids
> > and reviews them
> >  - September   - Council conducts Site Inspections with shortlisted
> > Bid Teams
> >  - October     - Council decides on the winning city and informs
> > the Bid Teams
> >  - January     - The winning bid is announced at linux.conf.au 2015
> >
> > So, if you've ever sat in the back of an open source meetup or user
> > group, or a linux.conf.au talk, or had an informat chat with
> > someone about running a linux.conf.au, now is the time to put that
> > idea into action!
> >
> > If you were the person two seats back listening, go bug that person
> > to put in a bid!
> >
> > What do I do next?
> > ===============
> >
> > The first thing to do is to send an email to council at linux.org.au
> > to let us know you are submitting an Expression of Interest. You
> > should also CC linux-aus at linux.org.au so that you can identify
> > other people potentially willing to help your Bid Team out.
> >
> > Once you've done that here are two documents to help you get
> > started:
> >  * http://wiki.linux.org.au/Linux.conf.au_Bid_Guidelines
> >  * http://wiki.linux.org.au/LCA_HOWTO
> >
> > The first outlines what is required for the bid process, while the
> > second give a fairly detailed overview of the sorts of things you
> > need to think about when preparing to run an LCA, and provide
> > example bid documents.
> >
> > There is also a comprehensive Event Portal with lots of useful
> > information on how to run a successful event at
> > http://wiki.linux.org.au/Linux_Australia:Events_Portal
> >
> > So go out, get your team together, talk to some venues/vendors and
> > start bidding to run the next awesome linux.conf.au!
> >
> > This is your opportunity to do what you wanted to do at
> > linux.conf.au, to add something extra special to the conference, to
> > have a say in the programme of the conference and to show off your
> > city and amazing organising skills. This is something you will
> > remember for a lifetime and gain life-long friends, professional
> > contacts and the experience looks amazing on a resume.
> >
> > Not to mention, it's great fun to run!
> >
> > Once you've finalised your bid document then please send to
> > council at linux.org.au and linux-aus at linux.org.au.
> >
> > Warm Regards,
> > Joshua Hesketh
> >
> > [0]
> > http://lists.linux.org.au/pipermail/linux-aus/2013-November/021212.html
> >
> > P.S. Please forward this announcement onto local LUG lists and
> > anywhere else you think is relevant.
> >
> >
> >
> 
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