[Mesa-dev] Requests For Proposals for hosting XDC 2022 are now open

[Samuel Iglesias Gonsálvez]

This is a reminder that the call for proposals for hosting XDC 2022
period finishes in two months.

Be sure to prepare your submission before you leave on holiday!

Sam

On Thu, 2021-05-20 at 12:15 +0200, Samuel Iglesias Gonsálvez wrote:
> Hello everyone!
> 
> The X.org board is soliciting proposals to host XDC in 2022. Since
> XDC 2021 is being held in Europe this year (although virtually),
> we've
> decided to host in North America. However, the board is open to other
> locations, especially if there's an interesting co-location with
> another conference.
> 
> Of course though, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it's not yet
> clear whether or not it will be possible to host XDC 2022 in person,
> although is seems very likely. Because of this, we would like to
> make it clear that sponsors should prepare for both the possibility
> of an in person conference, and the possibility of a virtual
> conference. We will work with organizers on coming up with a
> deadline for deciding whether or not we'll be going virtual, likely
> sometime around July 2022.
> 
> If you're considering hosting XDC, we've assembled a wiki page with
> what's generally expected and needed:
> 
> https://www.x.org/wiki/Events/RFP/
> 
> When submitting your proposal, please make sure to include at least
> the
> key information about the potential location in question, possible
> dates along with estimated costs. Proposals can be submitted to board
> at foundation.x.org until the deadline of *September 1st, 2021*. 
> 
> Additionally, an quirk early heads-up to the board if you're
> considering hosting would be appreciated, in case we need to adjust
> the
> schedule a bit. Also, earlier is better since there generally will be
> a
> bit of Q&A with organizers.
> 
> And if you just have some questions about what organizing XDC
> entails,
> please feel free to chat with previous organizers, or someone from
> the
> board.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Sam
> 
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