[Talk-us] SOTM-US 2013

[Alex Barth]

Hey Kate -

Good question. Given the fact that we're shooting for an early SOTM next year, we're really strapped of time for a formal bid process. I know this is not ideal but I think the ability to move SOTM-US to a better date in regards to the international conference is worth it. If you were plannning on bidding or if you know of anyone bidding I would suggest to make it known here or just get in touch with bonnie at mapbox.com. We should absolutely open a formal bidding process at the SOTM-US 2013 conference for 2014.

On Nov 6, 2012, at 6:46 PM, Kate Chapman <kate at maploser.com> wrote:

> Hi Alex,
> 
> Is there going to be a bid process as with previous years?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> -Kate
> 
> On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 5:32 AM, Alex Barth <alex at mapbox.com> wrote:
>> 
>> OpenStreetMap US is kicking off planning for State of the Map 2013. With an international conference likely taking place in the fall of 2013 (no confirmation from official places, this is an educated guess at this point), we are shooting for a first half of the year date - thinking around April, May or June. Not being too close to important international OSM dates will allow us to continue to build out the international appeal of the US SOTM.
>> 
>> Bonnie Bogle, who did much of the organizing at this year's SOTM in Portland, is starting right now with researching viable locations and dates. We are looking for places that will allow for an affordable conference at a great location and date.
>> 
>> If you'd like to help organize, I invite you to join the planning committee, please let it be known here on this thread or shoot Bonnie an email at bonnie at mapbox.com.
>> 
>> Alex Barth (Secretary OpenStreetMap US)
>> 
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