[Linux-aus] Member thoughts on RSAA26 sponsorship invitation

[Ralph Ronnquist]

Yes, I would think it'd be appropriate for linux-aus to sponsor this.
Of course I don't know which proportion of available money the
suggested amount ($1000) is, but it doesn't seem in any way an
unreasonable amount. And there might not be a high direct "return" on
it, but more a matter of a background presence that may stimulate
curiosity (about linux-aus and/or FOSS), while otherwise be supporting
of the conference (or unconference) principal ideas about personal
professional development through peer exchange of experiences.

Ralph.

On Fri, Apr 17, 2026 at 09:47:27PM +0930, Jonathan Woithe via linux-aus wrote:
> Hi all
> 
> Linux Austalia has been asked to consider sponsoring the Research Software
> Asia Australia Conference (RSAA26).  Before making a decision, the LA
> Council would like to understand what our members think of the concept
> and whether sponsoring RSAA26 is something LA should do.
> 
> The conference website is at
> 
>     https://rseaa.org/
> 
> A link to the sponsorship prospectus is in the "Partners for 2026" section. 
> This document provides additional information about the conference and
> outlines the sponsorship tiers.  It is worth noting that RSAA26 is a fully
> online conference.  It has been suggested that LA consider sponsoring at the
> "Acessibility Partner" level ($1800).
> 
> Council would like to make an in-principle decision at its meeting on 6 May
> 2026.  It would therefore be appreciated that feedback be provided within
> the next two weeks (by 1 May 2026).  This can be sent as a reply to this
> post on the linux-aus mailing list or by an email direct to Council
> (council at linux.org.au).
> 
> Regards
> 
> Jonathan
> (on behalf of the LA Council)
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