Re: [OSCOM] Is there going to be a U.S. Oscom?

Hi, All,

I am very glad to see the interest in a US OSCOM. I agree 
that we should think about alternatives for location -- 
Austin and DC are great cities and viable options (even if 
not the Hub of the Universe, as is Boston :) ). I would 
suggest that we define both our requirements and at least an 
outline of a program. This would allow folks on an 
organizing commitee to approach local sponsors, discuss the 
logistics.

I was not involved in planning the OSCOM at Harvard, so 
perhaps Gregor and others can help with the requirements. 
Here is an initial list of requirements.

-- Number of participants
-- Number and configuration of meeting rooms
-- Infrastructure (WiFi, Audio/Video, Workstations, Internet 
Access)
-- Hotels (Recommendations only or room blocks at a 
conference rate?)
-- Travel agency
-- Number of volunteers to staff registration, information 
desk, A/V help
-- Marketing activities (posters announcements, ads, etc)
-- Security (site and other
-- Catering or on-site food services
-- Others/

Also, at a higher level, do we want to engage a professional 
management company, and work out the financial details that 
this implies?

I hope that this helps get things started,

Brad Kain

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