[Koha] Koha Conference timing

[Irma Birchall]

I sympathise with Jo but most certainly agree that **one yearly*** 
international Koha conference is needed for the Koha project and 
fairness to the global Koha community.
Keeping the registration free might not always be possible but increases 
the chances to rotate who can attend.
One of our clients has family in Italy and was delighted to hear 
KohaCon11 might be hosted in the UK...She is planning her dual purpose 
trip already :-)

Cheers,
Irma
CALYX
 From down-under Sydney Australia




On 19/11/2010 10:15 AM, 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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