Hi Barend,
a valid question indeed, and I second that OSGeo is the authoritative place for
the "FOSS4G" branding.
This is why I had phrased it that way, clearly accepting that we are acting by
mandate of OSGeo, and not on our own. We are mere facilitators.
As per quality control, we are in continuous contact with the OSGeo Board, and
it is involved in all decisions and progress. Our planning is visible (not only)
to them. Of course I understand that such a high level of involvement may be
quite some burden if implemented on all FOSS4G-*, that might raise an issue indeed.
So, bottom line: a nice opportunity to discuss and establish a common policy.
We'll be glad to bring in our humble experience, together with all the other
FOSS4G-* organizers now and in the past.
cheers,
Peter
On 12/18/2013 10:01 AM, b.j.kob...@utwente.nl wrote:
Interesting to see that according to this mail FOSS4G-Europe is now "being
part of OSGeo's own conference series, FOSS4G". Is that also true for
FOSS4G-NA, or others?
Seriously, I would advise the OSGEO Board to spend some quality time in
upcoming meetings to determine a strategy on "OSGeo's own conference
series". At the moment it seems the 'brand' is slipping away from OSGEO's
grip. Maybe we/you do not see this as a problem, or think it is inevitable
or even desirable, but it would be good if at least it was a conscious
decision in some way...
yours,
Barend Köbben
OSGEO Charter Member
On 18-12-13 09:48, "Peter Baumann" <p.baum...@jacobs-university.de> wrote:
Hi Jeff and all,
you've raised an important point, let me ask this for FOSS4G-Europe, too.
Being part of OSGeo's own conference series, FOSS4G, this conference
represents
an important contribution in the worldwide network of FOSS4Gs. Further,
FOSS4G-E
will host the NASA Worldwind Europe Challenge student contest winners,
and we
are working on co-locating a Big Earth Data conference in addition.
The organizing team is most eager to welcome (and present, of course)
OSGeo
representatives. I'll be glad to enter into conversation to arrange all.
cheers,
Peter
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