Re: Request for discussion: Is our Sprint more of a Mini-DebConf? What to have next?
On 16/06/16 09:56, Michael Crusoe wrote:
> On Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 1:12 AM, Steffen Möller
> <steffen_moeller@gmx.de <mailto:steffen_moeller@gmx.de>> wrote:
>
> I was peeking into the one or other scientific collaboration of
> mine to
> invite them to our next Debian Med sprint. But I could not really tell
> much about it, yet. Besides deciding where to convene next (which
> to my
> recollection is decided by someone saying loudly that he/she wants to
> host us ... hello?)
>
>
> I have offered to host the next Debian Med sprint at TBD Black Sea
> resort near the city of Constanța, Romania.
Fine with me. Internet? Travel-time? It is 2h by car from Bukarest. Trains?
Knowing you in Belgium, how about Antwerpen? I'd have a direct flight,
even ;o)
> we should possibly also lean back a bit and decide
> if we want to change the one or other thing. This could start with the
> name. In my perception what we are having is not so much a
> problem-focused Sprint. It is more like many Sprints held at the same
> time, spiked with educational bits and team building. This year
> had this
> twofold. It had it externally to Debian with the ELIXIR folks and
> it had
> it internally to Debian with the promotion of continuous integration
> tests. Well done! I also liked this year's clear-cut extra day.
>
>
> +1 on expanding the event! I think calling it a mini debconf is fair.
>
> Remember: If we have backing from a COST action then travel support
> and accommodations costs would be covered for many people affiliated
> with European research institutions.
It would be neat to think of a DebConf and associated presentations as a
preparation
for a COST.
Steffen
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