Hey marketing folks,
As stated in a prior email, in my attempts to promote FOSS4G in the larger Open Source Community, I applied for a OSCON non-profit exhibitor spot. I applied on behlaf of OSGeo, because FOSS4G is a part of the OSGeo family, but not really an organization in itself.
Good news, OSCON Austin have chosen OSGeo to take a spot as a non-profit exhibitor. So we get a table, 2 seats, and 1 badge.
While I would love to attend on behalf of OSGeo, I think that it would make more sense to have some local folks take part in this. In my mind I would love to talk Sara Safavi into this if she is available. Also, if possible we might be able to get Thea from LocationTech, who is local-ish, to attend and then we could also share the potential outreach to the larger community? To be clear, I am sharing my thoughts, these folks have not been notified of my idea.
Please let me know what you think and if needed, could we meet to discuss this week?
Also, to be clear, I am still trying to get a spot at the AAG in Boston (which I will be able to attend without issue) and I am also thinking about talking to the folks at Red Hat Summit Boston as well.
Thank you for your guidance,
Guido
p.s. here is a listing of the events with their dates in order:
4/5-4/9 AAG, Boston
5/2-5/4 Red Hat Summit, Boston
5/10-5/11 OSCON, Austin
p.s.s. The AAG option I speak of is now something I am talking to Jody, Boundless, and LocationTech about because there is no free pass
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From: Sonia Zapien <sonia@oreilly.com>
Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 6:56 PM
Subject: OSCON 2017 Nonprofit Exhibitor
To: Sonia Zapien <sonia@oreilly.com>
Hello Nonprofit Applicants:
Congratulations! You’ve been selected for a Nonprofit Exhibitor space at OSCON in Austin, Texas this year. Attached are a few details including information on the exhibitor contract we need you to sign and return to confirm your spot.
IMPORTANT: Exhibitor Contract / Space Confirmation
Attached is an exhibitor contract for you to complete and sign by Friday, March 17 to confirm your space. If we do not hear from you or we do not receive the contract back by March 17, your space will be given away to another organization.
Sponsor Pavilion Dates / Hours
OSCON happens May 8-11 in Austin, Texas. The Sponsor Pavilion is open Wednesday and Thursday. Hours are as follows:
Wednesday, May 10:
10:00a - 5:45p
5:45p - 7:00p (Booth Crawl)
Thursday, May 11:
10:00a - 4:30p
What’s Included
As part of the Nonprofit Exhibitors, the following items are complementary:
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(1) One counter-height table in the OSCON Sponsor Pavilion plus two chairs. (Note: this space does not include electrical power or internet access, however both are available for a fee.)
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(2) Exhibitor Booth Staff passes for booth personnel (includes lunch Wednesday - Thursday)
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(1) OSCON Bronze pass (Wednesday - Thursday)
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Logo, link, and 50-word description on oscon.com and in the OSCON event app
More Exhibitor Information
You can find more information about exhibiting at OSCON, including pricing for electrical and internet access at your table, on our Exhibitor Resource Center.
http://www.oreilly.com/pub/onsite/oscon-tx
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Join us at OSCON
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Tweets:
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Looking forward to seeing you at OSCON!
Best,
Sonia
Sonia Zapien | Marketing Specialist
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