Following
both our internal discussions and discussions on the mailing list, I
would like to share with you the following information.
The details are available below.
1. The results of the poll about the suitable dates of CEEM-2014 are the following:
* 16 votes for Dec 5-7;
* 14 (+7 Ukr = 21) votes for Dec 12-14;
* 18 (+10 Ukr = 28) votes for Dec 19-21;
2.
We decided to host the conference in Kyiv because it's the most
suitable from logistic point of view and the major part of our org team
seats at Kyiv.
3.
Still there can be changes, but not dramatic ones. So if you want to
replace some topic and add another one which can be more interesting for
community, you're welcome to do that. Speakers and moderators were
chosen based on suggestions from all countries - you will be more than
welcome if you can confirm it by providing names of speakers/moderators
and their presentations/talks.
4.
On Monday (Dec, 17) we have got a negotiations with WMF and they gladly
confirmed that they are ready to give any assistance we need. We are
also submitting a PEG grant request for other costs.
5.
We want to finish last preparations: confirm the level of discount for
hotel rooms, make last revisions in hosting university (f.e. Wi-Fi
signal, etc.) and we don't want to ask you to fill a lot of forms, we
want to provide only one which will contain all necessary information.
Hope to see all you soon,
Best regards
Levon Azizian
Vice-Chair of board
Wikimedia Ukraine