[OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G Big Bang from Seoul! - FOSS4G Seoul eNewsletter No.10
http://2015.foss4g.org/ FOSS4G e-Newsletter No. 10 http://2015.foss4g.org/attending/registration/MARK THE DATE! FOSS4G Seoul 2015 D-04 (http://2015.foss4g.org) The On-line registration has been closed! Are you interested at FOSS4G Seoul 2015? You also can make registration on-site for FOSS4G 2015 which will be held in Seoul, Korea; The FIRST time in Asia! See you at FOSS4G Seoul 2015! * Due to the limited numbers of conference kits, on-site registrants’ conference kits (programme book, t-shirt etc) are not secured. If you want to know more about FOSS4G Seoul 2015, please visit our official website. http://2015.foss4g.org/ PROGRAMS IMPORTANT DATES (http://2015.foss4g.org/) Workshops September 14-15, 2015 Main Conference September 16-18, 2015 Code Sprint September 19, 2015 PROGRAMME SCHEDULE & PROGRAMME BOOKLET (http://2015.foss4g.org/) Programme schedule and programme booklet have been released on the website. You can see & check schedule table on schedule tap and also possible to download the porgramme booklet which would be distributed at the conference. Check the presentations you are interested on the FOSS4G Seoul 2015 Conference! To see the programme schedule table https://www.meci.co.kr/societyevent/FOSS4G2015/program/program_1.asp?sMenu=pro1 To download the programme book http://2015.foss4g.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/FOSS4G-Seoul-2015-Programme-Booklet.pdf INFORMATION FOR PRESENTERS (http://2015.foss4g.org/information-for-presenters/) If you have presentation on FOSS4G Seoul 2015 Conference, Don’t forget to check the information for presenters. All presenters are requested to upload their presentation file on MyPage (https://www.meci.co.kr/societyevent/FOSS4G2015/signup/login.asp?pLn==/societyevent/FOSS4G2015/mypage/mypage.asp?sMenu=mp) , where your description and/or abstract file is. Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact the FOSS4G Seoul 2015 Secretariat (programme_foss4g2...@meci.kr (mailto:programme_foss4g2...@meci.kr) ). CONFERENCE INFORMATION REGISTRATION DESK (http://2015.foss4g.org/) Date Time Place September 1408:30-18:00 Lobby (3F, Hotel) - Workshop September 1508:30-15:00, 17:00-18:00 Grand Ballroom Lobby (2F, Convention) September 16-18 08:30-18:00 * For workshop registrants on September 14. : If you have registered for main conference, you would receive your conference kit when you check your registration on workshop registration desk. * The registration desk would have break on September 15, 15:00-17:00 due to SmartGeoExpo Opening Ceremony. GET TO VENUE (http://2015.foss4g.org/attending/venue/) >From Airport to The-K Hotel Limousine Bus is the most convenient way to travel from Incheon Int’l Airport to K Hotel. You may get information and purchase bus ticket at the Trasnportation Information Counter (near Exit 4 and 9(indoors) & Exit 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, and 9C(outdoors)) on the arrival floor (1F) of the passenger terminal. Type Bus No. Operation Hours Traveling Time Fare (KRW) Bus Stop Deluxe 65009:20/ 13:20/ 17:20/ 21:20 80 Mins15,000 5A, 11B * As direct limousine only operate 4 times a day, you also could take the limousines which are going to Gangnam area. >From Airport to Gangnam Area Type Bus No. Operation Hours Traveling Time Fare (KRW) Bus Stop Deluxe 6703 4:56-23:00 (30 Min.) 80-90 Mins 16,000 4B, 11A Deluxe 6020 5:25-23:10 (15-20 Min.) 80 Mins 15,000 5A, 11B Deluxe 6009 5:20-23:04 (15-20 Min.) 80 Mins 15,000 5A, 11B >From Gangnam Area to The-K Hotel It is easy to get to venue from gangnam area by subway. Take subway line ‘Shinbundang’ at Gangnam Station and take off at Yangjae Citizen’s Forest Station. The-K Hotel is located across the Citizen’s Forest. It would just take 5 minutes on foot. * Due to limited parking area, please take public transportation to participate the conference. * 주차공간이 협소해 혼잡이 예상되오니 대중교통 이용을 부탁 드립니다 TRAVEL TIPS TRANSPORTATION (http://www.smrt.co.kr/program/cyberStation/main2.jsp?lang=e) Metro Lines in Seoul Metropolitan Area https://www.meci.co.kr/societyevent/FOSS4G2015/download/서울지하철노선도.pdf * Click to download the file. Seoul has an extensive network of public transportation. Consistently voted as one of the best in the world for its ease of use, cleanliness, and frequency of service, the Seoul subway system is one of the most efficient ways to travel around the city. Trains run non-stop from approximately 5:30 am until midnight. All subway lines are color coded and stations display signs in Korean, English, and Chinese. The MICE Card, pre-loaded with a 5,000 KRW credit will be provided to foreign participants. The card is rechargeable and cards with any remaining credit can be donated to charity simply by returning the card to the registration desk. * Fare (KRW) – Metro Card - Subway: 1,250 - Bus: 1,200 WHAT TO EAT (http://www.visitseoul.net/) Chi Mac ‘Chicken + Beer(Macju in Korean)’
[OSGeo-Discuss] Fwd: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando
Forwarding Nimalika Fernando nomination to the board of directors by Jeff McKenna and Venkatesh Raghavan. Best, Vasile CRO 2015 Forwarded Message Subject: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2015 12:29:22 -0300 From: Jeff McKennaTo: c...@osgeo.org CC: nimalika fernando , Venkatesh Raghavan It is our pleasure to nominate Nimalika Fernando (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/User:Nimalika), from Sri Lanka, for the OSGeo Board. Nimalika is very active in FOSS in her local area, giving training, and in fact launched a local GeoForAll lab at her institution (Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology - SLIIT). She also played a large part in organizing the first FOSS4G-Sri Lanka event in early 2014. More recently she was active at the FOSS4G-Asia event this past December in Thailand, and she is looking forward to the big FOSS4G coming to Asia next week. Actually in messages with Nimalika this week she summarized her nomination reaction with very thoughtful input: "South Asia is still to reap the benefits of FOSS GIS and I think passing the message to the next generation is the most effective way while convincing policy makers also is a priority. The idea of "openness" is missed much here and may be due to long lasting social issues our nations have faced. I will continue my work irrespective of the results, of course." We strongly feel that Nimalika would be a great asset to the OSGeo Board, and a strong representation for the South Asia region. Please welcome Nimalika to the Board of Directors. Venka Raghavan & Jeff McKenna ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] AGM in Seoul (annual general meeting)
Dear all, If you are attending FOSS4G next week in Seoul and you are part of a local chapter/committee or OSGeo project, please signup for AGM Lightning Talks session (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Annual_General_Meeting_2015) to give a short update on your project. Best, Vasile On 8/31/15 6:55 PM, Jeff McKenna wrote: Hi everyone, The exact time and location of this year's OSGeo AGM in Seoul is now known: 17 September @ 17:10 in GrandBallroom B It would be great to have volunteers from local chapters, committees, to give a very brief lightning update (it might be a fun glimpse into activities in Asia). Please sign up here: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Annual_General_Meeting_2015 And see you in Seoul :) -jeff ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss -- - Vasile Crăciunescu geo-spatial.org: An elegant place for sharing geoKnowledge & geoData http://www.geo-spatial.org http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/geo-spatial ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2015] Board Nomination for Dirk Frigne
On 2015/09/08 20:13, Oliver May wrote: I strongly support this nomination. Dirk is a real Open Source (Geo) advocate, his passion seems virtually limitless, furthermore he has the ability to pass his enthusiasm on to others. +1, Dirk has been with the community since the early days and his experience with the industry as well as academia will be very useful at the Board. Venka kind regards, Oliver 2015-09-08 12:18 GMT+02:00 Vasile Craciunescu: Forwarding Dirk Frigne nomination to the board of directors by Jeff McKenna. Best, Vasile CRO 2015 Forwarded Message Subject: Nomination for Dirk Frigne Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 13:13:38 -0300 From: Jeff McKenna To: c...@osgeo.org CC: Dirk Frigne It is my pleasure to nominate Dirk Frigne (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/User:Dirkf), from Belgium, for the OSGeo Board. Dirk has that rare passion and vision for community, and speaks strongly about building and maintaining a healthy OSGeo 'ecosystem' made up of both the development community as well as professional service providers. A "do-er", he has built his company Geosparc (http://www.geosparc.com/) and the OSGeo project geomajas into strong and healthy entities. Dirk also feels strongly about building local OSGeo communities. He recently helped form the new Belgium local chapter (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Belgium), and he is actively trying to formalize a European representation of OSGeo. Dirk understands the industry today, our community, the software, and is willing to help guide the growth of the foundation. I feel strongly that he would be a wonderful addition to the OSGeo Board of Directors. -jeff ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Fwd: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando
I strongly support Nimalika for the wonderful work she is doing. Maria See you at FOSS4G Seoul: http://2015.foss4g.org/ Prof. Maria Antonia Brovelli Vice Rector for Como Campus and GIS Professor Politecnico di Milano ISPRS WG IV/5 "Web and Cloud Based Geospatial Services and Applications"; OSGeo; GeoForAll Advisory Board; NASA WorldWind Europa Challenge; SIFET Via Natta, 12/14 - 22100 COMO (ITALY) Tel. +39-031-3327336 - Mob. +39-328-0023867 - fax. +39-031-3327321 e-mail1: maria.brove...@polimi.it e-mail2: prorettr...@como.polimi.it > Il giorno 11/set/2015, alle ore 04:44, Suchith Anand >ha scritto: > > Thanks to Venka and Jeff for this excellent nomination . Nimalika Fernando > not only established Geo4All lab in SriLanka at her institution but also > very active contributor to Geo4All community in Asia. I am sure she will be a > great asset to the OSGeo Board and also bring perspectives from the > developing world. > > Best wishes, > > Suchith > > From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] on > behalf of Vasile Craciunescu [vas...@geo-spatial.org] > Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 4:41 PM > To: OSGeo Discussions > Cc: OSGeo Chief Returning Officer > Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] Fwd: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando > > Forwarding Nimalika Fernando nomination to the board of directors by > Jeff McKenna and Venkatesh Raghavan. > > Best, > Vasile > CRO 2015 > > > Forwarded Message > Subject: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando > Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2015 12:29:22 -0300 > From: Jeff McKenna > To: c...@osgeo.org > CC: nimalika fernando , Venkatesh Raghavan > > > It is our pleasure to nominate Nimalika Fernando > (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/User:Nimalika), from Sri Lanka, for the > OSGeo Board. Nimalika is very active in FOSS in her local area, giving > training, and in fact launched a local GeoForAll lab at her institution > (Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology - SLIIT). She also > played a large part in organizing the first FOSS4G-Sri Lanka event in > early 2014. More recently she was active at the FOSS4G-Asia event this > past December in Thailand, and she is looking forward to the big FOSS4G > coming to Asia next week. > > Actually in messages with Nimalika this week she summarized her > nomination reaction with very thoughtful input: "South Asia is still to > reap the benefits of FOSS GIS and I think passing the message to the > next generation is the most effective way while convincing policy makers > also is a priority. The idea of "openness" is missed much here and may > be due to long lasting social issues our nations have faced. I will > continue my work irrespective of the results, of course." > > We strongly feel that Nimalika would be a great asset to the OSGeo > Board, and a strong representation for the South Asia region. Please > welcome Nimalika to the Board of Directors. > > Venka Raghavan & Jeff McKenna > > > > > > > ___ > Discuss mailing list > Discuss@lists.osgeo.org > http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss > > > > > This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee > and may contain confidential information. If you have received this > message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. > > Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this > message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the > author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the > University of Nottingham. > > This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an > attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your > computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email > communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as > permitted by UK legislation. > > ___ > Discuss mailing list > Discuss@lists.osgeo.org > http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Fwd: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando
Thanks to Venka and Jeff for this excellent nomination . Nimalika Fernando not only established Geo4All lab in SriLanka at her institution but also very active contributor to Geo4All community in Asia. I am sure she will be a great asset to the OSGeo Board and also bring perspectives from the developing world. Best wishes, Suchith From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] on behalf of Vasile Craciunescu [vas...@geo-spatial.org] Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 4:41 PM To: OSGeo Discussions Cc: OSGeo Chief Returning Officer Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] Fwd: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando Forwarding Nimalika Fernando nomination to the board of directors by Jeff McKenna and Venkatesh Raghavan. Best, Vasile CRO 2015 Forwarded Message Subject: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2015 12:29:22 -0300 From: Jeff McKennaTo: c...@osgeo.org CC: nimalika fernando , Venkatesh Raghavan It is our pleasure to nominate Nimalika Fernando (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/User:Nimalika), from Sri Lanka, for the OSGeo Board. Nimalika is very active in FOSS in her local area, giving training, and in fact launched a local GeoForAll lab at her institution (Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology - SLIIT). She also played a large part in organizing the first FOSS4G-Sri Lanka event in early 2014. More recently she was active at the FOSS4G-Asia event this past December in Thailand, and she is looking forward to the big FOSS4G coming to Asia next week. Actually in messages with Nimalika this week she summarized her nomination reaction with very thoughtful input: "South Asia is still to reap the benefits of FOSS GIS and I think passing the message to the next generation is the most effective way while convincing policy makers also is a priority. The idea of "openness" is missed much here and may be due to long lasting social issues our nations have faced. I will continue my work irrespective of the results, of course." We strongly feel that Nimalika would be a great asset to the OSGeo Board, and a strong representation for the South Asia region. Please welcome Nimalika to the Board of Directors. Venka Raghavan & Jeff McKenna ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] Proceedings of SDI-Open 2015 now available
Dear Colleagues, The proceedings of Spatial data infrastructures, standards, open source and open data for geospatial (SDI-Open 2015) [1] jointly organised by the ICA Commission on Geoinformation Infrastructures and Standards, the Commission on Open Source Geospatial Technologies, IBGE, the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) at Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil are now available at http://sdistandards.icaci.org/ We thank all contributors and presenters and esp. our Brazilian hosts at IBGE for their help and support which made this possible. Special thanks to Prof. Serena Coetzee (University of Pretoria) who was the driving force behind this and Prof. Silvana Comboim (UFPR, Brazil) for making this possible. We also thank the University of Pretoria and the International Cartographic Association (ICA) for help with the publication of the proceedings ISBN 978-1-77592-117-2 Best wishes, Suchith (on behalf of all editors) Serena Coetzee, Silvana Camboim, Antony K Cooper, Suchith Anand, Trevor Taylor, Rogerio Borba, Julia Strauch (Editors) [1] http://www.labgeolivre.ufpr.br This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss