RE: [eclipse.org-eclipsecon-program-committee] Keynotes

["Gaff, Doug" <doug.gaff@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

HI folks,

 

We need to create a short list this week, so we can start contacting potential speakers and verifying availability and cost, both of which could be prohibitive.

 

By Friday’s meeting, please review the content that I’ve posted and add your preference under the “Short List” bullet item (if you have one). 

 

Doug

 

From: eclipse.org-eclipsecon-program-committee-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:eclipse.org-eclipsecon-program-committee-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gaff, Doug
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 5:50 PM
To: Eclipsecon Program Committee list
Subject: [eclipse.org-eclipsecon-program-committee] Keynotes
Importance: High

 

Hi folks,

 

I’m trying to organize the keynote options in a coherent way so we can make some decisions ASAP. 

 

https://www.eclipsecon.org/wiki/EclipseCon_2008_Program_Committee/Keynotes

 

I have done the following:

·         Pushed a few folks off the list.

·         Labeled them as: (1) humorist, (2) open source, (3) misc technology

·         Located home pages, Wikipedia pages, and YouTube samples

 

Please take a look in preparation for next week’s meeting.  Some specific actions I need help with:

 

Jeff: 

·         Lang Lang sounds really intriguing, but I’ll bet he’s expensive.  He’s also touring like mad according to his website.  Can you make contact to find out his interest/availability/cost?

·         Douglas Coupland also has a very interesting bio and book list.  He would be my preference over Lang Lang.  Also likely very expensive.  Can you pursue for more info?

 

Bjorn:

·         Is Cory still a possibility?  I think you were going to talk to Ward about him.

 

Doug