Talk:Conference Committee/Planning meeting 1

Why are you having this on the same day as a meeting elsewhere in London? Wouldn't it be sensible to have this as a breakout session at the Oak? WereSpielChequers (talk) 12:37, 4 May 2012 (UTC)

Same day, different time. The idea is to have this meeting for a couple of hours in the morning, and e done in time to attend the meetup (perhaps not dead on 13:00, depending on time). There's never going to be a perfect date and time, but this is looking less imperfect than most—even if it keeps a few folks from their beer temporarily. Harry Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 12:47, 4 May 2012 (UTC)

OK see you afterwards. BTW a Skype conference call would probably work for this and enable more to participate. WereSpielChequers (talk) 19:38, 4 May 2012 (UTC)

In my experience, skype conference calls don't work with more than about 5 people. The quality is too poor for it to be workable. It's also difficult with too many people because they end up talking over each other. An in person meeting is better. --Tango (talk) 20:52, 4 May 2012 (UTC)

Yes but you can combine the two - an in person meeting with a skype channel for those who can't get there WereSpielChequers (talk) 08:18, 5 May 2012 (UTC)

Indeed; I think Seddon is going to be participating via Skype, and I'm happy for one or two others to join in that way. For folks who are curious but don't necessarily want to be heard, I'll make sure any decisions or action points are posted here afterwards (and in theory, we could always webcast it). Harry Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 11:44, 5 May 2012 (UTC)

There are clearly quite a lot of people that can't make the proposed date. I've created a Doodle poll here. If you want to attend, please specify the dates you can make and we'll try and find one that suits as many people as possible. --Tango (talk) 16:22, 5 May 2012 (UTC)

Apologies

• LoopZilla (talk) 13:34, 4 May 2012 (UTC)
• the wub "?!" 13:46, 4 May 2012 (UTC)
• Fæ I would have liked to join a lessons learned discussion, but Sunday morning after a long and stressful day dealing with the AGM is probably an over-commitment for me. Thanks --Fæ (talk) 12:30, 5 May 2012 (UTC)
• KTC Probably won't be able to stay the night after the AGM. -- KTC (talk) 13:00, 5 May 2012 (UTC)
• It's the day after my sister's wedding, so I won't be able to make it. --Tango (talk) 16:15, 5 May 2012 (UTC)

Questions

Is there any plan as to whom will say what? Or is that going to be ad-lib. I have some comments about the 2013 bid that I noted over the course of the bid process (as an outsider with minimal involvement) but it might be better for me to place them here on the talk page pre-meeting?? Also; is this focused purely on London or is the venue up for discussion (this is relevant as it forms part of my comments about the last bid).

I think essentially what my question boils down to is; is this a UK meeting about Wikimania 2014. Or a meeting about a London bid for Wikimania 2014? (I have no particular preference for either, but I wanted to be sure before turning up so as not to derail anything :D) --ErrantX (talk) 15:45, 10 May 2012 (UTC)