[OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G Big Bang from Seoul! - FOSS4G Seoul eNewsletter No.10

[FOSS4G Seoul 2015]

http://2015.foss4g.org/

FOSS4G e-Newsletter No. 10

http://2015.foss4g.org/attending/registration/MARK THE DATE!
FOSS4G Seoul 2015 D-04 (http://2015.foss4g.org)
The On-line registration has been closed!
Are you interested at FOSS4G Seoul 2015?
You also can make registration on-site for FOSS4G 2015 which will be held in 
Seoul, Korea;
The FIRST time in Asia!

See you at FOSS4G Seoul 2015!
* Due to the limited numbers of conference kits, on-site registrants’ 
conference kits (programme book, t-shirt etc) are not secured.

If you want to know more about FOSS4G Seoul 2015, please visit our official 
website. http://2015.foss4g.org/

PROGRAMS
IMPORTANT DATES (http://2015.foss4g.org/)
Workshops   September 14-15, 2015
Main Conference September 16-18, 2015
Code Sprint September 19, 2015

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE & PROGRAMME BOOKLET (http://2015.foss4g.org/)
Programme schedule and programme booklet have been released on the website.
You can see & check schedule table on schedule tap and also possible to 
download the porgramme booklet which would be distributed at the conference.
Check the presentations you are interested on the FOSS4G Seoul 2015 Conference!

To see the programme schedule table
https://www.meci.co.kr/societyevent/FOSS4G2015/program/program_1.asp?sMenu=pro1

To download the programme book
http://2015.foss4g.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/FOSS4G-Seoul-2015-Programme-Booklet.pdf

INFORMATION FOR PRESENTERS (http://2015.foss4g.org/information-for-presenters/)
If you have presentation on FOSS4G Seoul 2015 Conference, Don’t forget to check 
the information for presenters.
All presenters are requested to upload their presentation file on MyPage 
(https://www.meci.co.kr/societyevent/FOSS4G2015/signup/login.asp?pLn==/societyevent/FOSS4G2015/mypage/mypage.asp?sMenu=mp)
 , where your description and/or abstract file is.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact the FOSS4G Seoul 2015 
Secretariat (programme_foss4g2...@meci.kr (mailto:programme_foss4g2...@meci.kr) 
).

CONFERENCE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION DESK (http://2015.foss4g.org/)
Date Time   Place
September 1408:30-18:00  Lobby (3F, Hotel) - Workshop
September 1508:30-15:00, 17:00-18:00 Grand Ballroom Lobby (2F, Convention)
September 16-18 08:30-18:00

* For workshop registrants on September 14.
: If you have registered for main conference, you would receive your conference 
kit when you check your registration on workshop registration desk.
* The registration desk would have break on September 15, 15:00-17:00 due to 
SmartGeoExpo Opening Ceremony.

GET TO VENUE (http://2015.foss4g.org/attending/venue/)
>From Airport to The-K Hotel
Limousine Bus is the most convenient way to travel from Incheon Int’l Airport 
to K Hotel. You may get information and purchase bus ticket at the 
Trasnportation Information Counter (near Exit 4 and 9(indoors) & Exit 4, 6, 7, 
8, 11, 13, and 9C(outdoors)) on the arrival floor (1F) of the passenger 
terminal.

Type  Bus No.  Operation Hours  Traveling Time Fare (KRW) Bus Stop
Deluxe 65009:20/ 13:20/ 17:20/ 21:20 80 Mins15,000 5A, 11B
* As direct limousine only operate 4 times a day, you also could take the 
limousines which are going to Gangnam area.

>From Airport to Gangnam Area
Type Bus No. Operation Hours Traveling Time Fare (KRW) Bus Stop
Deluxe 6703 4:56-23:00
(30 Min.) 80-90 Mins 16,000 4B, 11A
Deluxe 6020 5:25-23:10
(15-20 Min.) 80 Mins 15,000 5A, 11B
Deluxe 6009 5:20-23:04
(15-20 Min.) 80 Mins 15,000 5A, 11B

>From Gangnam Area to The-K Hotel
It is easy to get to venue from gangnam area by subway. Take subway line 
‘Shinbundang’ at Gangnam Station and take off at Yangjae Citizen’s Forest 
Station. The-K Hotel is located across the Citizen’s Forest. It would just take 
5 minutes on foot.

* Due to limited parking area, please take public transportation to participate 
the conference.
* 주차공간이 협소해 혼잡이 예상되오니 대중교통 이용을 부탁 드립니다

TRAVEL TIPS
TRANSPORTATION (http://www.smrt.co.kr/program/cyberStation/main2.jsp?lang=e)
Metro Lines in Seoul Metropolitan Area
https://www.meci.co.kr/societyevent/FOSS4G2015/download/서울지하철노선도.pdf
* Click to download the file.
Seoul has an extensive network of public transportation. Consistently voted as 
one of the best in the world for its ease of use, cleanliness, and frequency of 
service, the Seoul subway system is one of the most efficient ways to travel 
around the city. Trains run non-stop from approximately 5:30 am until midnight. 
All subway lines are color coded and stations display signs in Korean, English, 
and Chinese.

The MICE Card, pre-loaded with a 5,000 KRW credit will be provided to foreign 
participants. The card is rechargeable and cards with any remaining credit can 
be donated to charity simply by returning the card to the registration desk.
* Fare (KRW) – Metro Card
- Subway: 1,250
- Bus: 1,200

WHAT TO EAT (http://www.visitseoul.net/)
Chi Mac ‘Chicken + Beer(Macju in Korean)’

[OSGeo-Discuss] Fwd: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando

[Vasile Craciunescu]

Forwarding Nimalika Fernando nomination to the board of directors by 
Jeff McKenna and Venkatesh Raghavan.


Best,
Vasile
CRO 2015


 Forwarded Message 
Subject: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2015 12:29:22 -0300
From: Jeff McKenna 
To: c...@osgeo.org 
CC: nimalika fernando , Venkatesh Raghavan 



It is our pleasure to nominate Nimalika Fernando
(http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/User:Nimalika), from Sri Lanka, for the
OSGeo Board.  Nimalika is very active in FOSS in her local area, giving
training, and in fact launched a local GeoForAll lab at her institution
(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology - SLIIT).  She also
played a large part in organizing the first FOSS4G-Sri Lanka event in
early 2014.  More recently she was active at the FOSS4G-Asia event this
past December in Thailand, and she is looking forward to the big FOSS4G
coming to Asia next week.

Actually in messages with Nimalika this week she summarized her
nomination reaction with very thoughtful input: "South Asia is still to
reap the benefits of FOSS GIS and I think passing the message to the
next generation is the most effective way while convincing policy makers
also is a priority. The idea of "openness" is missed much here and may
be due to long lasting social issues our nations have faced. I will
continue my work irrespective of the results, of course."

We strongly feel that Nimalika would be a great asset to the OSGeo
Board, and a strong representation for the South Asia region.  Please
welcome Nimalika to the Board of Directors.

Venka Raghavan & Jeff McKenna






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Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] AGM in Seoul (annual general meeting)

[Vasile Craciunescu]

Dear all,

If you are attending FOSS4G next week in Seoul and you are part of a 
local chapter/committee or OSGeo project, please signup for AGM 
Lightning Talks session 
(http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Annual_General_Meeting_2015) to give a short 
update on your project.


Best,
Vasile

On 8/31/15 6:55 PM, Jeff McKenna wrote:

Hi everyone,

The exact time and location of this year's OSGeo AGM in Seoul is now
known: 17 September @ 17:10  in GrandBallroom B

It would be great to have volunteers from local chapters, committees, to
give a very brief lightning update (it might be a fun glimpse into
activities in Asia).  Please sign up here:
http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Annual_General_Meeting_2015

And see you in Seoul :)


-jeff






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Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2015] Board Nomination for Dirk Frigne

[Venkatesh Raghavan]

On 2015/09/08 20:13, Oliver May wrote:

I strongly support this nomination.

Dirk is a real Open Source (Geo) advocate, his passion seems virtually
limitless, furthermore he has the ability to pass his enthusiasm on to
others.


+1, Dirk has been with the community since the early days and
his experience with the industry as well as academia will be very
useful at the Board.

Venka



kind regards,

Oliver

2015-09-08 12:18 GMT+02:00 Vasile Craciunescu :


Forwarding Dirk Frigne nomination to the board of directors by Jeff
McKenna.

Best,
Vasile
CRO 2015


 Forwarded Message 
Subject: Nomination for Dirk Frigne
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 13:13:38 -0300
From: Jeff McKenna 
To: c...@osgeo.org 
CC: Dirk Frigne 

It is my pleasure to nominate Dirk Frigne
(http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/User:Dirkf), from Belgium, for the OSGeo
Board. Dirk has that rare passion and vision for community, and speaks
strongly about building and maintaining a healthy OSGeo 'ecosystem' made
up of both the development community as well as professional service
providers.  A "do-er", he has built his company Geosparc
(http://www.geosparc.com/) and the OSGeo project geomajas into strong
and healthy entities.

Dirk also feels strongly about building local OSGeo communities.  He
recently helped form the new Belgium local chapter
(http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Belgium), and he is actively trying to
formalize a European representation of OSGeo.

Dirk understands the industry today, our community, the software, and is
willing to help guide the growth of the foundation. I feel strongly that
he would be a wonderful addition to the OSGeo Board of Directors.

-jeff









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Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Fwd: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando

[Polimi]

I strongly support Nimalika for the wonderful work she is doing. 
Maria



See you at FOSS4G Seoul: 
http://2015.foss4g.org/


Prof. Maria Antonia Brovelli
Vice Rector for Como Campus and GIS Professor
Politecnico di Milano

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OSGeo; GeoForAll Advisory Board; NASA WorldWind Europa Challenge; SIFET 

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> Il giorno 11/set/2015, alle ore 04:44, Suchith Anand 
>  ha scritto:
> 
> Thanks to Venka and Jeff for this excellent nomination . Nimalika Fernando 
> not only established Geo4All lab in SriLanka at her institution but also  
> very active contributor to Geo4All community in Asia. I am sure she will be a 
> great asset to the OSGeo Board and also bring perspectives from the 
> developing world.
> 
> Best wishes,
> 
> Suchith
> 
> From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] on 
> behalf of Vasile Craciunescu [vas...@geo-spatial.org]
> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 4:41 PM
> To: OSGeo Discussions
> Cc: OSGeo Chief Returning Officer
> Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] Fwd: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando
> 
> Forwarding Nimalika Fernando nomination to the board of directors by
> Jeff McKenna and Venkatesh Raghavan.
> 
> Best,
> Vasile
> CRO 2015
> 
> 
>  Forwarded Message 
> Subject: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando
> Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2015 12:29:22 -0300
> From: Jeff McKenna 
> To: c...@osgeo.org 
> CC: nimalika fernando , Venkatesh Raghavan
> 
> 
> It is our pleasure to nominate Nimalika Fernando
> (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/User:Nimalika), from Sri Lanka, for the
> OSGeo Board.  Nimalika is very active in FOSS in her local area, giving
> training, and in fact launched a local GeoForAll lab at her institution
> (Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology - SLIIT).  She also
> played a large part in organizing the first FOSS4G-Sri Lanka event in
> early 2014.  More recently she was active at the FOSS4G-Asia event this
> past December in Thailand, and she is looking forward to the big FOSS4G
> coming to Asia next week.
> 
> Actually in messages with Nimalika this week she summarized her
> nomination reaction with very thoughtful input: "South Asia is still to
> reap the benefits of FOSS GIS and I think passing the message to the
> next generation is the most effective way while convincing policy makers
> also is a priority. The idea of "openness" is missed much here and may
> be due to long lasting social issues our nations have faced. I will
> continue my work irrespective of the results, of course."
> 
> We strongly feel that Nimalika would be a great asset to the OSGeo
> Board, and a strong representation for the South Asia region.  Please
> welcome Nimalika to the Board of Directors.
> 
> Venka Raghavan & Jeff McKenna
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Fwd: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando

[Suchith Anand]

Thanks to Venka and Jeff for this excellent nomination . Nimalika Fernando not 
only established Geo4All lab in SriLanka at her institution but also  very 
active contributor to Geo4All community in Asia. I am sure she will be a great 
asset to the OSGeo Board and also bring perspectives from the developing world.

Best wishes,

Suchith

From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] on 
behalf of Vasile Craciunescu [vas...@geo-spatial.org]
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 4:41 PM
To: OSGeo Discussions
Cc: OSGeo Chief Returning Officer
Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] Fwd: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando

Forwarding Nimalika Fernando nomination to the board of directors by
Jeff McKenna and Venkatesh Raghavan.

Best,
Vasile
CRO 2015


 Forwarded Message 
Subject: Nomination for Nimalika Fernando
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2015 12:29:22 -0300
From: Jeff McKenna 
To: c...@osgeo.org 
CC: nimalika fernando , Venkatesh Raghavan


It is our pleasure to nominate Nimalika Fernando
(http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/User:Nimalika), from Sri Lanka, for the
OSGeo Board.  Nimalika is very active in FOSS in her local area, giving
training, and in fact launched a local GeoForAll lab at her institution
(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology - SLIIT).  She also
played a large part in organizing the first FOSS4G-Sri Lanka event in
early 2014.  More recently she was active at the FOSS4G-Asia event this
past December in Thailand, and she is looking forward to the big FOSS4G
coming to Asia next week.

Actually in messages with Nimalika this week she summarized her
nomination reaction with very thoughtful input: "South Asia is still to
reap the benefits of FOSS GIS and I think passing the message to the
next generation is the most effective way while convincing policy makers
also is a priority. The idea of "openness" is missed much here and may
be due to long lasting social issues our nations have faced. I will
continue my work irrespective of the results, of course."

We strongly feel that Nimalika would be a great asset to the OSGeo
Board, and a strong representation for the South Asia region.  Please
welcome Nimalika to the Board of Directors.

Venka Raghavan & Jeff McKenna






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[OSGeo-Discuss] Proceedings of SDI-Open 2015 now available

[Suchith Anand]

Dear Colleagues,


The  proceedings of  Spatial data infrastructures, standards, open source and 
open data for geospatial (SDI-Open 2015) [1] jointly organised by the ICA 
Commission on Geoinformation Infrastructures and Standards, the Commission on 
Open Source Geospatial Technologies, IBGE, the Open Source Geospatial 
Foundation (OSGeo) and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) at  Brazilian 
Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil are now 
available at http://sdistandards.icaci.org/

We thank all contributors and  presenters and esp. our Brazilian hosts at IBGE 
for their help and support which made this possible. Special thanks to Prof. 
Serena Coetzee (University of Pretoria) who was the driving force behind this 
and Prof. Silvana Comboim (UFPR, Brazil) for making this possible.

We also thank the University of Pretoria  and the International Cartographic 
Association (ICA) for help with the publication of the proceedings ISBN 
978-1-77592-117-2



Best wishes,

Suchith (on behalf of all editors)


Serena Coetzee, Silvana Camboim, Antony K Cooper, Suchith Anand, Trevor Taylor, 
Rogerio Borba, Julia Strauch (Editors)



[1] http://www.labgeolivre.ufpr.br





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