I remember that last year there was supposed to be a "standard" PC that everyone used for demos/presentations, but everyone kept bringing up their own. The key to whatever we choose is sticking to the plan... Last year, I was assuming that I'd have a PC plugged-in, but when the previous presenter was leaving the stage, he began taking his PC with him. Thankfully, he let me keep it plugged in to use!

Tim

First speaker confirmed for Day 1 of Maemo Summit 2009: Ari Jaaksi, VP, Nokia, Maemo Devices on "Maemo - yesterday, today, and tomorrow".

There is a loop between sessions approved, speakers sponsored and interesting schedule creating buzz and confirming registrations of attendees. All this also creates a snowball effect to have more sessions proposed and more potential participants.

This loop invites to have a rough schedule sooner than later, comprising at least the popular topics that will be there no matter what and the popular speakers that will be approved almost no matter what.

What about aiming to have 50% of the schedule filled following the same lousy but really efficient system used last year? This will allow us to give a first shape to the agenda that would inspire e.g. newcomers to submit their proposals. This would allow help us to get a bunch of speakers approved, booking their travel expenses at a cheaper price.

Of course we need to avoid weak sessions submitted by early birds (a real risk if scheduled session = sponsored travel to Maemo Summit). This means filtering by someone, being able to move proposals from the schedule to a waiting list. I think the Council (and/or whoever else they decide) can do this work.

http://wiki.maemo.org/Maemo_Summit_2...g_the_schedule proposed

Also about projectors etc, I have tried to summarize at http://wiki.maemo.org/Maemo_Summit_2009/Infrastructure

Right I agree on that 45 minutes is a little long

Well, foo... I checked with American Airlines and while I have the required miles, they say they don't support flights from DFW to AMS using miles. Looks like I may miss this one too.

Do check nearby airports, including neighbouring countries. Brussels for example is ~ 2:30 away by train (which takes you right to the centre of the city) and the Schengen treaty means you don't have to deal with additional border controls etc.

Or even Paris, then we can go together by TGV :-)

Or get sponsored?

Tim

Yeah, Texrat, you're eligible for sponsorship this time...