I just found out about this today, but I wanted to make a comment – by announcing it this close to the workshop date, that makes it almost impossible for those of us in the government sector (or at least parts of it) to attend. Currently, in order to get approval to attend a conference, we have to submit a request at least 90 days in advance. If there would be a way to watch the conference remotely, I would be interested, but if you’re looking at doing this again in the future, there really needs to be a lot more advance notice.
(As it turns out, I wouldn’t be able to travel that week, regardless, due to final rehearsals and opening night of a play I’m in.) Brian -- Brian Sebby (se...@anl.gov<mailto:se...@anl.gov>) | Information Technology Infrastructure Phone: +1 630.252.9935 | Business Information Services Cell: +1 630.921.4305 | Argonne National Laboratory From: <openafs-info-ad...@openafs.org> on behalf of "E. Margarete Ziemer" <emzie...@sinenomine.net> Date: Friday, April 5, 2019 at 1:49 PM To: "openafs-annou...@openafs.org" <openafs-annou...@openafs.org>, "openafs-info@openafs.org" <openafs-info@openafs.org>, "openafs-de...@openafs.org" <openafs-de...@openafs.org> Subject: [OpenAFS] OpenAFS Workshop 2019 The OpenAFS Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2019 OpenAFS Workshop will be held at the Hyatt House Pittsburgh South Side <http://www.hyatthousepittsburghsouthside.com>. The conference will begin on the morning of Wednesday, June 19, and it will end at 12 noon on Friday, June 21, to allow everybody to return home before the start of the weekend. We realize this year's conference announcement comes very late, and we apologize with the promise of doing better next year! LOCATION/HOTEL: We selected Pittsburgh as a reasonably easily reachable location, and the same hotel where the last workshop took place years ago as a proven venue. We have arranged a limited block of rooms for "the OpenAFS Foundation Group" at a reduced rate of $139/night plus taxes. This rate is available until the block fills up, or on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, whichever comes first. Please make your reservations by calling the hotel directly at 412-390-2477 opt 3. CONFERENCE FORMAT: We propose the following conference format with presentations in several subject areas: - Site reports - Case studies and use cases for AFS - Projects in AFS-land - BOFs - Training and tutorials - Or anything else you would like to discuss or showcase. CALL FOR PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS: The conference content depends on you, as it is a community effort based on your contributions. Therefore, please consider leading one or several session(s). Session proposals/abstracts must be submitted by May 31, 2019, to <openafs.works...@gmail.com<mailto:openafs.works...@gmail.com>>. If you would like to see a particular topic addressed, please let us know. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We also have the following volunteer opportunities for you: - Online and on-site registration (sign-in, name tags, conference materials, etc.) - Organizing one or several meals - Organizing optional evening events or entertainment - Designing and procuring conference tote bags or t-shirts - Composing and maintaining the conference schedule/presentations - Finding corporate sponsors - Submitting nominations for keynote speaker Please respond with your thoughts, suggestions, and volunteer items you wish to own, as soon as possible but no later than May 31, 2019. We look forward to collaborating with you to build an exciting and informative 2019 OpenAFS conference! E. Margarete Ziemer Director and Secretary The OpenAFS Foundation, Inc.
