On Tuesday, 26 June 2012 at 18:12:03 UTC, Walter Bright wrote:
On 6/26/2012 8:41 AM, Jonathan M Davis wrote:
On Tuesday, June 26, 2012 16:24:24 Dejan Lekic wrote:
On 26/06/12 10:17, deadalnix wrote:
Le 23/06/2012 22:50, Walter Bright a écrit :
Due to there not being sufficient time left to get enough
speakers lined
up.
That is sad. But hopefully, I'll probably be able to
participate in 2013.
Seattle is too damn far... :(
Well, no matter where you pick, it's too far for someone.
The Astoria location enables us to keep the registration costs
low, without compromising. It's a great location.
Walter,
I've never been there, but from your word I've no doubt that the
Astoria is a nice venue.
However, for anyone outside the continental US, this location
makes the statement that "we're not terribly interested in having
you attend": we'll make you take at least two flights (not so
many international connections to Portland) or even three (if you
don't live near a major air hub in your own country), and then
hire a car (there go the savings you got with the cheap
registration cost) to drive for 2+ hours after you get off your
international flight. Even from a hub location in Europe, this
will typically mean 15 or more hours between the airports, plus
an unfamiliar drive through Oregon. That's quite a demand on
attendees.
Astoria is a niche location. If you want to broaden your
audience, I think a more mainstream location would generate more
interest internationally, and perhaps even domestically. For
example, even just Portland itself, but perhaps better--and I
know it's unoriginal--Silicon Valley or US East Coast.
Thanks,
Michael
PS Is there an announce mailing list where one can sign up to get
information about the 2013 conference?
