Posted by sime on July 22, 2009 at 5:20am
I'd like to see a national event regardless of what it's called
87% (33 votes)
I'd like to see a national event, but not a "DrupalCamp" (whatever that means to you)
0% (0 votes)
I'd like to see a national event (regardless of name) but I don't think the time is right
5% (2 votes)
I don't want to see a national event unless it's an official Drupalcon (likely or not)
5% (2 votes)
I'm a New Zealander, get your heads out of your collective rumps, bro
3% (1 vote)
Total votes: 38
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and as a kiwi
living on oz - id like to have my second vote as the last one!
LCA Wellington January 2010
Sime, Did you see http://groups.drupal.org/node/23718#comment-84300?
I've submitted an application for an LCA miniconf in Wellington in January. I'm not sure yet if I'll be able to follow through as organiser (and haven't committed yet). But the possibility certainly exists.
And my second vote would also be the last one! ;)
Perhaps "Australasian Drupal Event" would have made a better title?
Bevan/
Bevan/
Linux
We could extend it further down south and some Linux Penguins could come too :)
One thing I would like to
One thing I would like to see is a bigger event, as in over multiple days. Like a 2 day event to start showing we have the numbers and the skills to organise a full week long geek out.
Also doing it over 2 days is easier for people who have to travel inter-state, makes it more worth while.
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Gordon Heydon
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Gordon Heydon
+1 on a bigger two day event
+1 on a bigger two day event
good idea
I agree, good idea, Gordon.
Canberra is the logical choice
Canberra is the logical choice as a location. Half-way between Syd & Melb and fairly central to Eastern Australians.
Go Canberra :)
(... runs for cover ... incoming!!!!)
Agileware, Australian Drupal Developers
http://agileware.com.au
I'd like that. I'd probably
I'd like that. I'd probably drive via Lakes Entrance.
Any Drupal event would help
Australia has a lack of drupal national events of any sort, so seeing one would be a welcome change.
Canberra is considerably
Canberra is considerably more difficult for international visitors since it's an extra flight. There are dirt cheap flights to Sydney and Melbourne from NZ cities, but Canberra would probably double air fares.
Bevan/
Bevan/
International Airport
We have an International Airport on the way in Canberra, so it will be easier in future.
Agileware, Australian Drupal Developers
http://agileware.com.au
Actually also a lot of
Actually also a lot of domestic destinations do not fly directly to Canberra.
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Gordon Heydon
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Gordon Heydon
Damn you Canberra for being
Damn you Canberra for being so strategically placed!! And having poetry slams!!!
I say build a whole new city just for this event
Take the Canberra strategy and put the thing where NOBODY wants it.
"Medrupalis"
Other naming suggestions welcome.
Drupal Content Consultant
Sydney
Druplundera - emphasis on
Druplundera - emphasis on the 3rd syllable please.
Yes please
I'd love a national event - not fussed what it's called or where it is and happy to help if I can. Just please give plenty of notice so I can organize optimum flight deals, get time off work, organize children etc. 1 or 2 months would be great.
Oceania
I'm not a new zealander, but I'd reckon we should work towards an Oceania event and work together with kiwi drupallers to make it happen. There's some big drupal success stories in unzud.
Donna Benjamin
Former Board Member Drupal Association (2012-2018)
@kattekrab
possible restrictions
I belive there are restrictions with a Con event... which we would need to make it australia wide hence why i am suggesting getting the local camps up and running with success... if we have a aus wide event then it would still only be a Camp which may not be more bennificial then running local camps im up for yearly camps in Meb, Syd, Bris, Can etc there is a lot of work that was done for the sydney camp as well as a lot of sponsorship organization for a national camp, Ryan has also been doing a lot of work for Syd Camp in Nov, having one or two month notice for people is good however planning a good event with sponsors takes longer hence the suggestion of at least having another bris and syd camp this year and then the three camp groups get together to discuss the pros/cons and outcomes of each camp to help plan a national event if there is a national event then it should be planned based on the findings of local camps...
CiviCRM
I'd like to see CiviCRM topics included in such an event.
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Perhaps a 'Distros' Track
Perhaps a 'Distros' Track could be considered - seeing as a few are popping up now.
Donna Benjamin
Former Board Member Drupal Association (2012-2018)
@kattekrab
DrupalCon Oceania
I'm all for a DrupalCon Oceania, or something. My vote would be Sydney though. As a Kiwi, living in Canberra, its a pain to get between the two. Melbourne/Auckland/Wellington also good.
The Drupal Association decides who holds DrupalCon's... and currently they are focused on US/Europe. A Southern Con is probably long overdue.
Information here...
http://association.drupal.org/Drupal-conference-proposals-2008-2009
http://groups.drupal.org/node/6502
DrupalCon South America has
DrupalCon South America has loosely been slated for June 2010. It remains to be seen if enough people will step up to the plate to organize it.
I attended the meeting at DrupalCon DC with some Drupaleros (Spanish-speaking Drupalers) and Drupal Association Director of Events Cary Gordon (though I had to leave early and missed the photo). Cary made it clear that he would like DrupalCons to shift away from a bidding competition towards a more centralized decision & collaborative approach. Cary also suggested that he would very much like to see DrupalCons in other parts of the world, and that this hasn't happened because there hasn't been enough momentum, action, organisers, proposers.
Until now, that is, perhaps...?
Bevan/
Bevan/
Sponsorship
With all the recent talk about sponsorship on another thread. Is it possible to get funding from the Drupal Association for an Australian DrupalCon? Isn't that part of what the D.O.ASS is for?
Agileware, Australian Drupal Developers
http://agileware.com.au
No. The Drupal Association
No. The Drupal Association exists for many reasons, one of which is to provide seed money for official DrupalCons (but not Drupal camps). Not that this is not funding because DrupalCons are expected to break even or make a profit and that profit goes to the DA.
Professional event organizers often charge fees which are taken out of revenue before profit though, so you could potentially create a "job" – of sorts – for yourself if you want to organize one, and have the DA's approval. Though the idea is that the lead organising person/company volunteers or is sponsored by their company (who get's exposure and recognition from it).
Bevan/
Bevan/
No? Dude, I think you mean YES!
Bevan, I think you mean YES!
If we organise an Australian Drupalcon then I see no reason why we couldn't approach the Drupal Association with a request for some funding.
From http://association.drupal.org/about/introduction
Might even be able to get funding for a Drupalcamp or similar. Better luck doing it this way than thru the Australian Government (as discussed in other threads).
Agileware, Australian Drupal Developers
http://agileware.com.au
How It Was Done at DrupalCampLA
This is worth a look:
"Building a Conference Website and Giving It All Away: How It Was Done at DrupalCampLA 2009"
http://drupal.org/node/519100
Drupal Content Consultant
Sydney