meshforum [.org] - Chicago May 1-4

[Lucas Gonzalez]

I sent this only to Raffi Aftandelian but was intended for the whole
OSLIST - sorry!

> I share below some information about http://www.meshforum.org May 1-4
> in Chicago.
>
> Lucas
>
> PS: You may like this (unrelated) picture:
> http://ming.tv/flemming2.php/__show_article/_a000010-001526.htm
>
> ---
> From http://groups.yahoo.com/group/backtotheroot/message/127, what I
> think is the essencial part:
>
> http://www.openleader.com/index.php/VirtualFlashMobs/MeshForum
> The idea is to make the most of MeshForum.org before, during and
> after
> the event.
>
> Andrius: Any way that we can help with regard to meshforum.org ?
>
> Shannon: get the word out [:)] My biggest need at the moment is
> attendees
>
> Andrius: ok, any thought where to look for them?
>
> Shannon: we have a great lineup of speakers, I want to make sure
> they are speaking to a full and interesting audiance :: well probably
> most at this point would be local to Chicago or nearby :: (though we
> have gotten a good deal for a conference hotel)
>
> Andrius: ok, I'll see what I can do
>
> Shannon: Attendees will generally have a strong personal interest
> in one or more networks - whether professionally or personally :: can
> be
> political networks, social networks, business networks, logistics,
> transportation, biological research, marketing of products, sales -
> many
> types of networks which will all be discussed and touched upon at
> MeshForum :: And between the chance to hear people such as Valdis
> Krebs
> and Esther Dyson as well as a dozen+ more
>
> Andrius: yes, I'm happy that you've got a great line up
>
> Shannon: plus to attend an open space led by Michael Herman (one of
> the leading consultants on Open Space) :: is worth the price of
> admission which is $500 for academics, $749.50 for everyone else ::
> and
> really, price shouldn't be the barrier to attending so we're open to
> some creative options, however we do have costs per person which have
> to
> covered (food, space, programs etc)
>
> [...]
>
> Shannon: my challenge at the moment is getting enough people to
> cover our costs so we don't lose money this year
>
> [...]
>
> Shannon: one goal I have is that people come to MeshForum with some
> specific problems/issues/challenges/goals in mind :: then spend the
> first two days listening and digesting a wide range of perspectives
> and
> experiences, and spend the third day taking that and applying it
> towards the issues important to you (and helping others with their
> areas of interest )
> ----
>
>
>
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