[maemo-community] Maemo Summit dates and venue!

From: Jamie Bennett jamie at linuxuk.org
Date: Wed May 13 16:50:08 EEST 2009
Shame. It lies on my sons birthday so I can't be there. Have a good time though!

Regards,
Jamie.
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http://www.linuxuk.org

-----Original Message-----
From: maemo-community-bounces at maemo.org
[mailto:maemo-community-bounces at maemo.org] On Behalf Of Tim
Sent: 13 May 2009 14:50
To: List for community development
Subject: Re: Maemo Summit dates and venue!

Er, big pimpin', so to speak. ;)

Tim

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Quim Gil wrote:
> Get ready for the Maemo Summit 2009!
>
> October 9-10-11 - WesterGasFabriek - Amsterdam
> http://www.westergasfabriek.nl/english/engels_welcome.php
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSkAFGGv5nY
>
> 3 days: 1 organized by Nokia and 2 by the community.
>
> 4 post-industrial spaces surrounded by culture, parks, canals and fun:
>
> * Transformatorhuis: keynotes&  track 1.
> http://www.westergasfabriek.nl/english/engels_zalen_detail.php?detail=295
>
> * Machinegebouw: track 2.
> http://www.westergasfabriek.nl/english/engels_zalen_detail.php?detail=313
>
> * De Kapel: track 3
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/quimgil/3527500913/
>
> * Oostelijk Meterhuis: special activities.
> http://www.westergasfabriek.nl/english/engels_zalen_detail.php?detail=453
>
> Location plan:
> http://www.westergasfabriek.nl/uploads/wgf_plattegrond.pdf (1,1MB)
>
> Free entrance! Registration needed to grant you food, drinks, a
> maemo.org shirt and a seat.
>
> 300 participants expected: developers and engaged users, community
> members and curious newcomers, from many countries and The Netherlands too.
>
>
> FAQ
>
> Q - Are the dates definite now?
> A - Yes. We have changed them because we believe more people will join,
> even if we are not close to OSiM World anymore. Also because it's a good
> time to start talking about Harmattan.
>
> Q - How has been the venue decided?
> A - Kees (council member based in Amsterdam) coordinated a first round
> of possible venues. Kees, Niels (maemo.org webmaster, also Dutch) and
> Quim (Nokia contact) visited 3 finalists. It was decided with the
> Council that this one offered the best combination of price, flexibility
> and cool atmosphere.
>
> Q - Can I register? Recommended accommodation? What about the party?....
> A - Ah yes, the little details. :) Now we have just pinned the venue and
> the organization is bootstrapping. We also need to get past a successful
> http://wiki.maemo.org/Mozilla_Maemo_Danish_Weekend
>
> Q - How can I help?
> A - Book your travel and/or go to
> http://wiki.maemo.org/Maemo_Summit_2009 to see what to do. In case of
> doubt just ask.
>
> Q - Can you sponsor my travel/accommodation?
> A - No idea since we don't know you (or do we? :) ) and we have to
> organize first the budget. In the meantime help yourself: be a core
> community member and/or a genius independent developer.
>


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