[LGM] Meeting notes, where LGM2017 | at LGM2015

[Gregory Pittman]

On 05/02/2015 05:10 PM, Jon Nordby wrote:
> Link: https://titanpad.com/lgm2017
> Toronto, Canda
> 
> Full text pasted below for posterity, at revision 1 of the Etherpad
> https://titanpad.com/ep/pad/view/lgm2017/6A9vyuFe4Y
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> 
> LGM 2017
> =======
> Meeting adjourned 17.05 EST
> 
> 
> Process
> -----------
> For once we know where we are going for 2016
> There will be a new deadline for final proposals.
> Aiming for decision in summer. July?
> Open invitation to join in the process,
> performed primarily on IRC/mailinglist
> 
> 
> Proposals
> ------------
> 
> ###Hong Phuc Dang proposes Singapore 2017
> 
> Possible venues: National Design Center, and 2 others. 
> 
> Local partners: hackerspaces, geek feminist meetups, etc
> 
> Pros: Visa exemptions for most nations, good public transport, free city
> wide wifi, the only English speaking city in Asia, summer weather, beach
> holiday spots are nearby, great food options. 
> 
> Cons: "POLICE STATE!" No Durian. 
> 
> Pros (pippin):
> Several English speaking, but also local related communities like
> hacker/makerspaces etc. Possibilities of attracting contributors
> Cheap/many flights because major connecting hub.
> 
> Hong Phuc contact details:
> @hpdang
> hp at fossasia.org <mailto:hp at fossasia.org>
> 
> Why not Vietnam (since Hong Phuc is from)
> * regulartory difficulties for things required for organizing
> * corruptions problematic with visa
> 
> Open questions:
> - what is the visa situation for neighbouring countries in Asia (not
> just for westeners)?
> - what is the cost of accomodation?
> 
> No blocker issues raised on prompting the question
> 
> Do we have other contacts to Singapore?
> - pippin has some to local hackerspaces
> - Lara knows media artist
> - Jon Phillips may have some contracts. We should ask him?
> 
> In informal show of hands "who would go to Singapore for LGM2017"?
> (assuming it would be there)
> maybe 8/10 raised hands
> 
> ### Joao S. O. Bueno proposes Sao Paulo 
> 
> Joao has indicated aninterest in proposingan LGM in Brasil,
> the first time we would go to outside Europe/NorthAmerica. 
> 
> Local partners: Python Foundation Brasil
> 
> Greg: The 2 year organization cadence means that we could set a date for
> LGM 2017 really far in advance, and organize sponsors and travel well in
> advance to keep costs down. 
> 
> 
> Where would you like to go??
> ----------------------------
> * ?

I think it's good to point out that this isn't a completed proposal yet.

Greg