Well i contacted 2 places in cardiff, the first one was the wales millenium centre, they didn't really have the ability to hold what we would like to hold which in some respects was a shame as I would have considered it for the future. I contacted cardiff university and mentioned earlier. Im going to try and get in touch with cardiff international arena in the near future to see whether they have the capabilities of hosting the type of conference we are after. Although im not looking to push a bid this year. In the unfortunate event that uk doesnt get 2010, i would like to attempt one for cardiff in the future but anyway back to the topic at hand. I think getting in touch with technology companies would be a useful step to get donations even if they are in the form of equipment. Which they may even prefer.
> Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:13:40 +0100
> To: wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org
> From: gordon.joly@pobox.com
> Subject: Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Wikimania Oxford 2010 Tasks + What is it OK to offer the OII in return at this stage
>
> At 12:48 +0000 25/7/08, joseph seddon wrote:
> >Let us assume that given there were 600 people at this years
> >conference we should plan for 500 but in the event we get more we
> >are able to cater for 600+. It will probably be better if we have a
> >little extra room anyway so we arnt like a tin of sardines.
> >
> >
>
> Sure: in fact one of requirements is the need for area for free
> association, networking and socializing.
>
> I only went to one Wikimania, and I recall that the main hall was
> often very packed out. But then a larger hall would more expensive.
>
> I have contacted Queen Mary by email and will report back.
>
> Gordo
>
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