All countries have visa issues, and visa is a major consideration when choosing
a location for wikimania (or at least was a major consideration this year when
Hong Kong was chosen). It was also a major consideration, and was taken into
account when DC was chosen. There is only so much a local team can do about
this, and usually the best solution is for the local team to have close
contacts with the relevant consular officer, and for the attendees to apply for
visa as early as possible. The only true solution is diversifying location for
holding the conference and this was indeed done the past years.
I do not think a permanent WF Wikimania team is a feasible or a successful
option. An advise may be given, and is welcome, but it is for the local bidding
team to do the work.
I plan to lead a discussion during the Unconference about bidding for
Wikimania, and preparing for one, and invite you all to attend.
Deror
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