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

Sorry to be late to the party.  I volunteer to help with organize a 
conference as well.  I am located in Cambridge, MA.

--Seth

Brad Kain wrote:
> 
> 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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