Re: [Debconf-team] Ad-Hoc sessions

2016-07-01 Thread Allison Randal
On 07/01/2016 01:39 PM, Michael Banck wrote: > Well ok, but then we need to notify them of scheduling and resolve any > conflicts. I guess it'd work, but self-scheduling might be easier. > Maybe we can tell them to put preferred timeslots into the comments to > content? > > I'm fine either way.

Re: [Debconf-team] Ad-Hoc sessions

2016-07-01 Thread martin f krafft
also sprach Allison Randal [2016-07-01 17:15 +0200]: > Really, it's best if they submit ad-hoc sessions as BoFs through > the web form. It takes me 2 minutes to add a session to the main > schedule, makes it more visible for attendees to join the session, > and saves us so

Re: [Debconf-team] Ad-Hoc sessions

2016-07-01 Thread Michael Banck
On Fri, Jul 01, 2016 at 11:15:27AM -0400, Allison Randal wrote: > On 07/01/2016 11:09 AM, Michael Banck wrote: > > Hi, > > > > is there a plan for ad-hoc sessions already? If not, we should start > > thinking about it. > > > > I'd propose we allow them from Monday on, in BoF room 1 and 2, unless

Re: [Debconf-team] Swag, extension cords, and Open weekend PC's

2016-07-01 Thread Gabriel Filion
On 30/06/16 06:09 PM, Bernelle Verster wrote: > * Swag for bags (that I know of): > Ubuntu (pens and stickers) the bag taht xnox gave us also contained ubuntu buttons too. normally they should be in the orga room. if they are not I can bug others from my flight to find them signature.asc

[Debconf-team] Ad-Hoc sessions

2016-07-01 Thread Michael Banck
Hi, is there a plan for ad-hoc sessions already? If not, we should start thinking about it. I'd propose we allow them from Monday on, in BoF room 1 and 2, unless there will be more BoF rooms possibly be added later on (maybe if there is a lot of demand?) I also suggest we go with Flipcharts (or

Re: [Debconf-team] Disability assistance for DebConf16, fairly urgent

2016-07-01 Thread Bernelle Verster
Hi Reinette Many thanks for your swift reply, and while on leave! I will send a separate email introducing you to Sam. He is a big part of the community and we think the drivers' assistance will be sufficient in terms of guidance. We are comfortable with this only starting on Monday. best

Re: [Debconf-team] Highly Likely Not Able to Present the Talk 18 About Android Tools

2016-07-01 Thread Allison Randal
That's great news, I'm so glad it worked out! :) On 07/01/2016 02:49 AM, 殷啟聰 wrote: > Hi Allison, > > My visa is finally approved and I am arriving in Cape Town in July 5, > I can still make it to the talk. > > Cheers, > Kai-Chung Yan > > 2016-06-21 22:50 GMT+08:00 Allison Randal

Re: [Debconf-team] Highly Likely Not Able to Present the Talk 18 About Android Tools

2016-07-01 Thread 殷啟聰
Hi Allison, My visa is finally approved and I am arriving in Cape Town in July 5, I can still make it to the talk. Cheers, Kai-Chung Yan 2016-06-21 22:50 GMT+08:00 Allison Randal : > Hi Kai-Chung, > > Sorry to hear about the delay. It's not a problem, we can keep you on >

[Debconf-team] Fwd: Disability assistance for DebConf16, fairly urgent

2016-07-01 Thread Bernelle Verster
Hi all Please take note and advise: Sam probably doesn't require a guide the whole time, may I share his email with Reinette? Reinette is also sight-impaired so this will be a good chat either way. We will need to assist Sven for the weekend. -- Forwarded message -- From: