[Fsfe-uk] Possible Event

[MJ Ray]

Hello everybody,

Someone emailed a large number of LUG contacts describing "a mass 
Linux event" that they hope to organise next summer.  I spoke with 
them by telephone yesterday and found out that they are hoping for 
3000 visitors at a venue in Northern England.  They are open to using 
an inclusive name (maybe similar to FOSDEM's name?) and involvement of 
other free software projects, especially cross-platform ones.  They 
would like us to create them a mailing list if we can (Alex?) to help 
co-ordinate the event.

They are particularly interested to know what stands and speakers you 
would like to see at the event, any speakers that we can offer, anyone 
who can help with promotion and any potential sponsors.  It is very 
early planning yet (10 months away?).

I am interested in any comments you have about this, either on-list or 
off-list and what you think AFFS should do about it, all being well.  
Should we support this?  Should we look to see whether we can run the 
next AFFSAC as part of this (might be too late date-wise though)?  
They will email me some more information in the next few days and I 
will forward.  I think myself and Richard will be working on this, but 
I could be wrong.

E&OE
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