In short, LinuxWorldExpo is coming! Drupal needs a booth. Oh, and some volunteers to help make it happen. You in? (I'll help).
I helped organize and run a booth at Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE). The huge success surprised me! Probably in large part because Angie Byron (webchick) was a GREAT session speaker. (Addison Berry (add1sun) was also supposed to host a session, but unfortunately ended up getting sick).
This morning I saw this picture/post from Berlin - this post about LinuxTag 2008 - in Berlin on www.drupal.org/talk. Wow! Looks cool!
I wondered what local Linux events are coming up. Brings me to the point of my post, LinuxWorldExpo is scheduled Aug 4-7 at Moscone Center.
Even more interesting is the Drupal world has Barry Jaspan, drupal core developer, now at Acquia, scheduled to host a session on Thursday at Linux World 2008.
Does someone have some contacts at the event or know if they offer booths for projects/user groups, to host a booth? Scale did, that's how we got in. Seems likely LinuxWorldExpo would help promote some community sponsorship.
Seems it'd be good exposure for Drupal to have a booth to support Barry's session. Joomla has done it in the past - don't know if anyone from their community is planning to host a booth for this event.
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Count me in
Mike,
WorkHabit would be happy to help out. I'll be down there, and will see if I can drag along another as well.
Count us in as volunteers.
Acquia is organizing a Booth and Bof
Hello, Acquia is organizing a Booth and a BoF. Barry Jaspan, also from Acquia is going to be doing a presentation during the conference. I would love it if we could get some volunteers to help with attending the booth. We've got a Drupal event kit we have put together that we can use for this event.
Cheers,
Kieran
Drupal community adventure guide, Acquia Inc.
Drupal events, Drupal.org redesign
$6000K+ for Booth
Hello, looks like the deadline for the .org pavillion was missed.
Here are the costs for the pavillion from the LinuxWorld organizer: "our minimum booth size is a 10x10 @ $52 = $5,200. You are welcome to bring in your own monitor. Here are some basic costs from GES, our designated designer at the Moscone Center:
carpet - $162.75 (padding adds $148.50)
6 ft table - $120.50
2 chairs - $125
if you need power - $119.50
if you need internet - $1,095
Please see the link below to our exhibitor service manual on our site:
*scroll down to carpet,furniture &turnkey
http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/dev/12/exhibitors//SN410941/CC104275
As you can see by what is listed in the manual, there is quite a bit to chose from and prices vary. It all depends on your needs. "
My guess at this point is this is too expensive.Let me know if anyone is interested in splitting a booth.
Cheers,
Kieran
Drupal community adventure guide, Acquia Inc.
Drupal events, Drupal.org redesign
$2700 covered
Hello, $2700 of the Booth cost is now covered.
We are now looking at a cost of $3000. This would be a good opportunity for a Drupal hosting company to get a lot of attention.
Kieran
Drupal community adventure guide, Acquia Inc.
Drupal events, Drupal.org redesign
I'm in!
I can staff the booth for at least an hour or two. I'm already registered for LWE.
Tom Geller * San Francisco * http://www.tomgeller.com
One of my Drupal sites: http://www.savemyhomebook.com
Tom Geller * Oberlin * San Francisco * TomGeller.com
Author/Presenter, Drupal video series at lynda.com
Creator of materials for Drupal-focused companies
Drupal BoF at LinuxWorld
Dear Kieran,
After reviewing the numerous proposals we received, we are pleased to accept your proposal for a Birds of a Feather meeting at LinuxWorld San Francisco 2008. As a BOF presenter, you will be automatically registered for the conference and receive a speaker badge. Your assigned time and location for this Birds-of-a-Feather presentation is:
Title: Meet Up for Drupal Users and People who Maintain Drupal Sites
Day: Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Room: 306
Note that the room will not be set with AV equipment, though it will have a screen to project onto if you bring your own projector.
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Drupal community adventure guide, Acquia Inc.
Drupal events, Drupal.org redesign