[Ubuntu-US-CA] Ubuntu Open Week - Presenting Ubuntu at Conferences

[Joe Smith]

Here's my super-rough outline I have so far. Some tweaks/additions would be
greatly appreciated:

Timeline
>
>         Discuss the planning, registration, planning, and executing (day
> of) stuff
>
>
> How to get people
> involved
>
>
>
> Stuff to
> bring
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>         Demo Computers,
> monitors
>
>         Water,
> snacks
>
>
>
> Have someone in charge of
> lunch
>
>
>
> Don't overextend
> (BugJam..)
>
>
>
> Have a
> schedule
>
>         Break it down by
> hour
>
>         Have at least 2 people at the booth at a
> time
>
>
> Know your
> audience
>
>         A general technical conference vs. a Open Source
> conference
>         Don't assume that they know everything, don't assume that their
> newbies
>                 people sometimes have a specific
> question
>                 don't be afraid to say "I don't
> know"
>                 try to point them in the correct
> direction
>
>
> Don't forget https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuAtConferences
>
>
>
> =================
>
>
>
> Hello everyone, and welcome to our topic. Today we're going to be covering
> how to Exhibit Ubuntu at Conferences.
>
>
> This is mainly aimed at LoCos, since they are typically the groups that
> will be representing Ubuntu in the area.
>
>

On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 10:53 PM, Joe Smith <yasumoto7 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey guys,
>
> Neal Bussett and I are going to be presenting at Ubuntu Open Week! It'll be
> on Friday, May 1st at 17:00 UTC. Here's the abstract:
>
> Exhibiting Ubuntu at Conferences - As more community-led conferences and
> other events begin to take center stage, there will be more opportunities
> for LoCos to host booths on exhibition floors. Running a booth requires
> careful planning and dedication from the team, but is a great way to work
> together, promote Ubuntu, and have a blast.
>
> I'd really like to hear any opinions, tips, and tricks you guys have,
> because I think sharing this stuff can help make a great show into an epic
> one.
>
> Thanks!
>  Joe Smith
> Ubuntu California
>
>
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