[OSM-talk] Decision for slippy map

[Joerg Ostertag (OSM Munich/Germany)]

On Wednesday 22 November 2006 14:35, 80n wrote:
> The new slippy map looks so damn good that I'm not surprised that people
> outside the UK are keen to see their work on the map as well.
>
> It is really great to be able to see how much has been done in the UK -
> much more than was easy to see with the old map.  But even though I'm from
> the UK, I'm equally eager to see what else has been done around the world.
>
> We do need to realise that this is literally a global project and should
> embrace and encourage contributions from everywhere.  Our continued focus
> on the UK is great for us, but not so great for the other 99.08% of the
> world's population.
>
> Leaving aside the slippy map, which I'm sure will be global as soon as it
> possibly can be, I'd be in favour of holding the planned State of the Map
> conference somewhere other than the UK.  To do that however, we would need
> a willing local organiser.  Any volunteers or suggestions for a non-UK
> venue?

What would you need for this conference?
What does a volunteer have to organize?

-

Joerg