[Koha] Koha Conference timing

[Brendan A. Gallagher]

Speaking as someone who sadly missed the most recent KohaCon - I don't want to have to wait another 2 years to be able to attend one.  I agree that I think they should be more often, giving those of us that missed the conference for some reason, a chance to go the following year.

Brendan

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Brendan A. Gallagher
ByWater Solutions


On Nov 18, 2010, at 3:15 PM, Chris Cormack wrote:

> * Joann Ransom (jransom at library.org.nz) wrote:
>>   Hi everyone,
>> 
>>   I would like to put a plea out there that we do not hold Koha conferences
>>   every year. I would much prefer every 2nd or even 3rd year. This is
>>   because the KohaCon will always be held around the globe, which is what
>>   makes it so fantastic, but that also makes it quite expensive. Many of us
>>   are running on tight budgets and every 2nd or 3rd year is going to be much
>>   more sustainable in terms of particpation than annually.
>> 
> I disagree quite strongly.
> 
> Some people couldnt make this year, maybe they can make next year. Some
> of the people who made this year, cant make next year.
> The project is so vibrant and changes so much, 2 years is too long in my
> opinion. If we keep with the 6 month schedule that will be 4 major
> releases between conferences.
> 
> People don't have to attend them all, if you can only attend ever 2nd or
> 3rd year, then so be it. But I think that that isnt a reason to only
> hold them ever 2 years. It will actually make it less likely people can
> attend one imho, and they will rotate around the world faster. 
> 
> Chris
> 
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