?CategorySandbox
This is a sandbox page, beginning to combine previous years' DebConf timelines into one table.
MONTH |
TASKS |
SOURCE |
-18 (approximately) |
* Congratulations, you won the bid for DebConfX! |
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-18 (approximately) |
* The first activity on your list is to start getting involved with teams for DC-1X. It's a great way to gain experience in how DebConf works (and doesn't), and build up skills for running a DebConf. |
|
-18 (approximately) |
* Prepare a press release announcing the bid [Global Team, DCX Team] |
|
-17 (approximately) |
* Start work on the venue contract [Facilities Team, DCX Team] |
|
-17 (approximately) |
* Start work on the conference logo [DCX Team] |
|
-17 (approximately) |
* Start work on the conference website. If any infrastructure changes are planned (e.g. new templating system or new scheduling/registration system), it's very important to start early. [Infra Team, DCX Team] |
|
-17 (approximately) |
* Start work on the sponsor's brocure. [Sponsors Team, DCX Team] |
|
-12 |
* Attend DC-1X, and volunteer on-site. [Local Team] |
|
-12 |
* Present a session about DCX, what attendees can expect. [DCX Team] |
|
-11 |
* Finalize sponsor's brochure [Sponsors Team, DCX Team] |
|
-11 |
* Finalize venue contract (if not already completed) [Facilities Team, DCX Team] |
|
-07 |
* Create a basic page of how to reach host city for people planning their trips [DCX Team] |
|
-06 |
* Call for papers + Opening of registration [Content Team, Infra Team] |
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-06 |
* Get budget approved [Facilities Team, DCX Team] |
|
-05 |
* Decide on T-shirt printer, and T-shirt design (colors, logo placement, etc) |
|
-05 |
* Reminder on the registration dates + initial announcement of some content |
|
-05 |
* Deadline for attendees to request sponsorship |
|
-04 |
* Bursaries responds to attendees that requested sponsoring saying yes or no |
|
-04 |
* Figure out childcare offers and coordinate with any parent attendees [Facilities Team] |
|
-03 |
* Start working on a "Welcome to DCX" file with all the info in as few pages as possible (personalized to include personal info including dates, amount that needs to get paid, etc) |
|
-02 |
* Order T-shirts |
|
-01 |
* Finalize numbers for lodging |
|
-01 |
* Complete the "getting to" page with pictures and step-by-step on how to reach the venue and lodging |
|
-01 |
* Send out the personalized "Welcome to DCX" file |
|
0 |
* Make a "Welcome" post to the site on the first day. |
|
0 |
* Enjoy the conference! |
|
0 |
* Make a thanks and wrapup post to the site on the last day. |
|
+01 |
* Final Report |
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