I dont see what the issue is asking for a NA track, before detailed planning gets too far progressed, it makes sense to have the two conferences overlap or be as one as people have limited time they can attend if they are interested in NA tracks and follow on from the NA 2016 conference then that is a good out come.

Asking ensures

the venue capacity allows for the extra set of rooms needed,
it attracts people interested in NA issues who wouldnt attend Wikimania
it allows people to attend both with minimal additional costs, including time off work
its about doing proper due diligence
if the answer is no NA track(s) can be included then they need to address alternatives
its not a them and us type situation

On 7 July 2016 at 04:59, Marc-Andre <marc@uberbox.org> wrote:

On 2016-07-06 04:49 PM, Pine W wrote:

If I'm understanding right, it appears that the pre-conference will be Wednesday and Thursday, since the main conference starts on Friday (August 11). Is that right?

That is correct.

I'd be willing to help with organizing pre-conference sessions and events. The conference committee is welcome to contact me off-list to discuss this further. (:

Wikimedia France has agreed to coordinate the programme construction, I'm certain they would welcome help! (Though it may be premature, I don't yet know exactly how they will structure their work, you may want to make your interest in helping known).

-- Coren / Marc

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